Best RV Parks & Resorts near Martinsburg, NY

Several RV parks with full hookups operate in the central New York region near Martinsburg. Whetstone Gulf State Park Campground, located in Lowville approximately 10 miles from Martinsburg, provides electric sites with 30 and 50-amp service from May through early September. Fort Drum Recreation Area in Watertown offers full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical service suitable for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels. "Our site was level and large enough for our 22ft Airstream, a 4-person tent, pop-up canopy, and 2 vehicles," noted one camper about their experience at a nearby state park. The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone in Verona features pull-through sites with 30/50-amp electrical service, water and sewer connections, and sufficient space for big rigs with towed vehicles.

Most RV parks in the region require advance reservations during peak summer and fall foliage seasons. Park entrances and interior roads vary significantly in width and condition; several reviewers mentioned challenges navigating larger motorhomes through narrow campground roads. While Whetstone Gulf provides electric hookups, water access points and a sanitary dump station, The Villages RV Park offers full hookup sites with cable and WiFi connectivity. According to one visitor, "The campground was beautiful and easy to get in and out of. The sites were level and great size with nice spacing in between." Propane services are limited in the immediate Martinsburg area, though available at larger RV resorts like Turning Stone. Dog-friendly policies are common but typically require pets to remain leashed within campground boundaries.

Best RV Sites Near Martinsburg, New York (79)

    1. Brennan Beach Campground

    4 Reviews
    Pulaski, NY
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Site we stayed at had full hook ups. Very nice camp store, pools, playground, and restaurants. Spent time at the beach which is also very nice."

    "Very nice thousand trail campgrounds. Very large I believe it's 1300 + sites. We went late summer show it was becoming offseason. Most amenities close down."

    2. HTR Adirondacks

    7 Reviews
    Old Forge, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 369-2700

    "I selected 30 amp interior full up interior full hook up back in site but they gave me an upgrade to a waterfront site. (For an interior price) . They even helped us on backing up our camper."

    "There was only rain so they were safe.. The boys were never bored and loved walking around the camp site. We stayed for 2 nights .. if work would have allowed we would have stayed longer."

    3. Fort Drum Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Fort Drum, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 772-8222

    "They offer regular camping sites and RV sites, they also have a dog park for the little furry ones. It is easy to get to and several forms of outdoor entertainment.."

    4. The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

    11 Reviews
    Oneida, NY
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 361-7275

    $65 - $75 / night

    "We scheduled a pull through for 1 night last minute due to an unexpected change in plans. We are a full-time traveling family (2 kids - 8 & 13) and 2 English Bulldogs."

    "Convenient to the highway with 24 hour shuttles to the casino 5 minutes away, yet quiet and beautifully maintained."

    5. Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina

    13 Reviews
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 262-8297

    "Our site was a “standard site” near the pool, boat launch, activities, and Tiki Bar which surprised us because sites close to activities are usually desired and not discounted."

    "Easy in and out for big rigs. Right on the St. Lawrence River. Many amenities to include 3 bay R.V. wash as well as car wash. Nice sites and some on the water with docks and a boat ramp."

    6. Ontario Shores RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Pulaski, NY
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 298-4407

    "A well kept quiet place. The seasonal campers are friendly. There are 7 overnight pull thru full hookup sites with concrete patio, Sites a level and spacious."

    7. Love's RV Hookup-Watertown NY 870

    Be the first to review!
    Watertown, NY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 221-7018

    $39 - $599 / night

    8. Streamside RV Park & Golf Course

    2 Reviews
    Pulaski, NY
    36 miles
    Website

    $30 / night

    "All sites are a back in site yet it was long enough for us to stay hooked up. We had full hook up. The sites are tight like most RV parks. The office is at the 19th hole."

    "This is a privately owned very nice campground! The owners take pride in their business and the grounds are meticulously kept. Everyone here is a golfer and there are no children."

    9. Sun Outdoors Association Island

    15 Reviews
    Henderson Harbor, NY
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 709-1174

    $53 - $116 / night

    "We stayed at Association Island on Lake Ontario in Henderson, NY, for a three-night excursion to celebrate my daughter’s end-of-9th-grade and start-of-summer. We’re so glad we did! "

    "Unfortunately (and fortunately for future visitors) there is a lot of construction going on as the grounds are now owned by Sun RV Resorts (from KOA)."

    10. Old Forge Camping Resort

    18 Reviews
    Old Forge, NY
    Website
    +1 (315) 369-6011
Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 79 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win


RV Park Reviews near Martinsburg, NY

384 Reviews of 79 Martinsburg Campgrounds


  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2023

    HTR Adirondacks

    Total Dump

    Total Shi!-Hole.

    First let me start by saying that we are not new to rv parks or camping. We average about 10,000 miles a year in our coach.

    This particular trip is 5,000 miles over 23 days and 18 campgrounds.

    We are a “big rig”. 45 ft Class A with a 16ft tow.

    This is NOT a place for big rigs.

    We had booked a water front lot, full hookup and their most expensive lot. About $75 for the night.

    The roads and lot signs are scarce and other than handing us a very inaccurate map of the property, we were on our own.

    We damaged our rig getting to our lot. The roads and turns are not wide enough for a 45’ rig even with the tow disconnected to make turns.

    Wide enough for travel trailers and 5th wheels but not a large class a.

    The lots are also not gravel and not level. Ours was dirt and mostly mud and even with our leveling jacks down, we could not level due to the mud and lack of a gravel base.

    Ours (lot 134) was filthy. Food, cigarette butts, trash and dog shit. Not to mention a pile of mulch. Maintenance seems non existent.

    ZERO prep or cleanup was done on the site.

    Water pressure good but water reaks of chlorine. DO NOT drink the water. Made the mistake of using it for morning coffee. So much chlorine its like pool water.

    Internet very good. Only positive thing that I can say.

    Power sucks. 30amp only but not truly providing that. We kept blowing the breaker and noted our lights flickering. We can easily run on 30amp. This is typical of an overbuilt park with not enough power for the campers onsite.

    Once we were in and set, we first noted that other campers were cutting through our lot to get to the river. A constant flow of kids, adults and inner tubs all walking through our site.

    We then went to walk our dogs and had numerous encounters by dogs not on leashes. We could not leave our dogs outside on their tether's due to worrying about unattended dogs.

    The other thing is that cars and trucks were flying on the roads with no safe speed limit. It seems that they drop off tubers on the river near our lot and then the drivers fly out of here to go meet them downriver.

    This is a low class dump made up of travel trailers, tent campers and fifth wheels. No maintenance, no enforced rules. No pride in the property or operation.

    Not a place for large coach owners or seasoned RVrs who know how the rest of the country is.

    We will not be back and strongly advise any Class A big rig owners to avoid.

  • M
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Brown Tract Pond Campground

    Just what we needed. Rustic peace.

    Beautiful, peaceful large pond/small lake. Loons. Ducks and ducklings. Beaver. Canoes($20/day) and kayak rentals. Firewood for sale ($9?) or gather downed wood. Fishing. Large sandy Adirondack beach and day use area. Pet friendly. Very friendly staff. Clean, stocked bathrooms/toilet with sink and soap. Well located water spigots. Nearby trails. Dump station. Boat launch (no motorboats allowed).

    No hookups. No onsite showers (can use another Golden Beach Campground showers a few miles away.) No cell or internet. Maybe wifi near entrance?

    Easiest access is from Raquette Lake. From the west you will drive over 5 miles on a dirt road (slow going if towing).

  • c
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    Beautiful campground

    We camp with a big rig(40ft) we prefer the heron loop they are very spacious. Nice bathrooms, a small park near the cabins and heron loop, a huge park near the beach and store. They have a beautiful nature center with a lot of kids activities. A ton of trails, they do have full hookup in another loop. By far a beautiful campground and views

  • Jen O.
    Jun. 23, 2021

    The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

    Great One Night Stop - Would Have Stayed Longer!

    We scheduled a pull through for 1 night last minute due to an unexpected change in plans. We are a full-time traveling family (2 kids - 8 & 13) and 2 English Bulldogs. We have a Class A motorhome and flat tow a Jeep. The campground was beautiful and easy to get in and out of. The sites were level and great size with nice spacing in between. The location was nice too! We did head over to the casino briefly and enjoyed that. We also took a drive to the University of Syracuse to tour the campus. Clean and wonderful park. Would definitely recommend.

  • Elizabeth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Soft Maple Campground

    Small and completely gorgeous! Beach, wooded sites, great for everyone.

    Soft Maple is a truly gorgeous small campground. Only about a dozen sites or so, first come first serve. Level sites for RVs or tent or hammock camping. Each site has a nice space with fire ring and picnic table. The beach is lovely and clean. There’s boat access for canoes and kayaks as this is part of the Beaver River route. 

    The entire campground is accessible, with gravel pack paths, and level sites.  

    Charlie is the caretaker here and everyone says he is the nicest person you’ll meet.  You can’t beat site number 11 for the perfect mix of treelined and water view!

    There is space for RVs and a dump station but the sites do not have power or hookups. 

    If you come in to the campground from “number 4 road” (aka state rt. 26) it’s exactly five miles from the Left turn on to Soft Maple rd. If you have time, stop halfway- the 2.5 mile mark will bring you to the entrance for Eagle falls, a short hike with a fantastic reveal.

  • Michelle  C.
    Jun. 21, 2017

    Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    Lots of fun for the whole family

    We stayed her for the first time and compared to most KOAs we have stayed at this one was far better. I have a full review on my blog openboxreviews

    Cons: low water pressure at our site

    Firewood is expensive and you don't get much

    Sites are close together and little to no privacy

    Pros:

    Pet friendly- has K-9 area for dogs to run off leash and do agility course

    Lots of activities

    Themed cabins

    Almost all camping sites are on the water

    You can go tubing from one end of the creek to the other- bring your own tube

    Playground

    Pool

    Basketball court

    Shuffle board

    Level Sites

    Full hook-ups

    Across the street from Herkimer Diamond Mine

    We had lots of fun, we spent one day at the mines and the next day we tried to do as many activities as we could- wiffle ball, made pinwheels, volleyball with a giant volleyball, bingo, family relay, ice cream social and dance party. Great time, clean campground, great staff.

    For my full review visit: openboxreviews.com

  • G
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Willows on the Lake

    Good Overnight stop

    Mostly long term folks but transient spots have easy road access. Clean bathrooms good WiFi. Sites are gravel, pretty level. Campground is well maintained.

  • R
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    Nice State park

    We camped in loop F site 43 with full hookups, nice asphalt pad picnic table and fire ring. Our site is located adjacent to a mowed grass path that leads to the main road, close to the camp store. Beautiful area, lots of hiking and biking trails and swim area.

  • D
    Jul. 3, 2022

    HTR Adirondacks

    Great Campground

    This is my first time at the campground. I was greeted by the new manager. I selected 30 amp interior full up interior full hook up back in site but they gave me an upgrade to a waterfront site. (For an interior price) . They even helped us on backing up our camper. The view took my breath away. The campground has all amenities necessary to a great camping experience, from electricity to water and sewer hookups. It also has Wi-Fi. There’s a playground and a beach area . The place is very clean and was decorated for the 4th of July festivity. They even had fireworks. I’ll recommend this place.


Guide to Martinsburg

Camping opportunities near Martinsburg, New York span from the shores of Lake Ontario to the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. The region's mix of lakes, rivers, and forests creates varied terrain for RV camping at elevations ranging from 380 to 1,200 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through October, with water typically shut off by mid-October due to freezing temperatures.

What to do

Water activities at Lake Ontario: Just 45 minutes north of Martinsburg, Swan Bay Resort offers direct lake access. "We were able to drop our kayaks right in the water in front of our rig and paddle to our heart's content. The water is clear and cool," notes Donna C. about her Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina experience.

Salmon River Falls access: Located approximately 15 minutes from certain campgrounds. One camper reported, "One staff member Mike told us about Salmon River Falls. We went and it is a 'must see' while there. Basically 15 minutes from the campground," about their visit to Brennan Beach Campground.

Golf and camping combination: Some RV parks offer on-site golfing opportunities. "There is a 12 hole golf course that surrounds the campground," mentions a reviewer from Streamside RV Park & Golf Course, noting that many campers are golfers.

What campers like

Waterfront views: Lakeside sites provide scenic vistas throughout the day. "Our site(#G07) was on the sunset-side of the island and the last of the row beside a walking trail. It was wooded, roomy, and has full hookups, a fire ring, and picnic table," explains Matt S. about Sun Outdoors Association Island.

Convenience to attractions: Proximity to recreational destinations ranks highly with visitors. "Within walking distance is a Price Chopper Grocery, Dollar General, gas station, and wine and liquor store," reports Nancy W. about her stay at Swan Bay Resort.

Spacious sites: Campers frequently mention site size as important. "It was pretty busy but loved it during the week when everybody left and things were quieter. Our site (#38) was a Passport America site so we got a great nightly rate of $42 which is half of the regular nightly rate," shares a reviewer about the same resort.

What you should know

Bear activity: Wildlife encounters require proper precautions in some areas. "Lots of black bears in area heed the warnings regarding keeping cars and camper locked keep food and cooler secure," warns Becky M. from her stay at Old Forge Camping Resort.

Wind conditions: Lake Ontario shoreline camping can experience strong winds. According to a camper at Swan Bay, "Our neighbor (who has camped here seasonally for the last four years) mentioned that he lost three awnings to the wind. So, don't leave your awning out when you leave your camper."

Seasonal availability: Most parks operate May through October with limited shoulder season amenities. "We went late summer show it was becoming offseason. Most amenities close down. Pool, swimming at Lake Ontario beach, etc.," notes one Brennan Beach camper about late-season conditions.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some campgrounds offer substantial play areas. "Spent 3 nights with our 2 sons and my husband's 2 granddaughters, all under age 12. Bathrooms/showers were clean. Site we stayed at had full hook ups. Very nice camp store, pools, playground, and restaurants," reports Becky about Brennan Beach Campground.

Water recreation options: Kids often enjoy on-site water features. "The campground has all amenities necessary to a great camping experience, from electricity to water and sewer hookups. It also has Wi-Fi. There's a playground and a beach area," explains Daina from HTR Adirondacks.

Transportation to attractions: Some resorts provide shuttle services. "There is a bus from the campground that takes you to enchanted forest safari, which is a great way to avoid parking," notes Carlyne F. about Old Forge Camping Resort's family-friendly services.

Tips from RVers

Power management: Some parks have electrical limitations. A camper at HTR Adirondacks warns, "We used a surge protector when plugging in to electric. It wasn't long before our power kept kicking off. We contacted the office and a staff member came and advised us that they do not have enough power for all of the campsites they have."

Size restrictions: Larger RVs face challenges at certain parks. "This is NOT a place for big rigs. We had booked a water front lot, full hookup and their most expensive lot. The roads and turns are not wide enough for a 45' rig even with the tow disconnected to make turns," cautions Mark B. about HTR Adirondacks.

Site surface considerations: RV leveling can be difficult on certain terrains. "The lots are not gravel and not level. Ours was dirt and mostly mud and even with our leveling jacks down, we could not level due to the mud and lack of a gravel base," shares another reviewer about their experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Martinsburg, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Martinsburg, NY is Brennan Beach Campground with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.

What is the best site to find RV camping near Martinsburg, NY?

TheDyrt.com has all 79 RV camping locations near Martinsburg, NY, with real photos and reviews from campers.