Best RV Parks & Resorts near Ogdensburg, NY

Several RV parks dot the St. Lawrence River region near Ogdensburg, New York, offering diverse options for motorhome travelers. Lisbon Beach Campground, located directly in Ogdensburg, provides electric hookups with 30-amp service from May through mid-October. Just 20 miles east, Jacques Cartier State Park Campground features big-rig friendly sites with 30/50-amp electric service, water hookups, and a sanitary dump station. Wellesley Island State Park Campground, about 30 miles southwest in Fineview, offers a dedicated full-hookup RV loop with paved parking areas. "We camped in loop F site 43 with full hookups, nice asphalt pad picnic table and fire ring," noted one RV camper at Wellesley Island. Swan Bay Resort in Alexandria Bay stands out as a premium RV destination with 282 sites, concrete pads, and complete hookups including 50-amp service.

Seasonal availability is a key consideration when planning RV trips in this region, as most parks operate from May through October. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for waterfront sites and during summer weekends. Cell service can be inconsistent throughout the area, with one traveler noting that AT&T service near the Canadian border "kept bouncing off Canadian towers so be careful!" Many parks accommodate pets but enforce leash requirements. The Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA, open May 12 to October 15, offers a convenient stopover with full-service sites and a camp store selling propane and supplies. Riverside Campground in Brasher Falls provides big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp service and on-site firewood sales, making it a practical base for exploring the northern New York region.

Best RV Sites Near Ogdensburg, New York (32)

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

    12 Reviews
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    37 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."

    "Blacktop roads, cement pads, big rig friendly, tiki bar, and a professional, polite, and efficient staff make this a great campground."

    2. Fort Drum Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Fort Drum, NY
    49 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.."

    3. Eel Weir State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ogdensburg, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 393-1138

    $21 / night

    "Relaxing, quiet, decent fishing, clean bathrooms and friendly staff"

    "About 35 spots all non electric, many on the water of the oswegatchie river. There is shower and rest rooms. A small boat launch area. A new playground in 2017."

    4. Jacques Cartier State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Hammond, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 375-6371

    $21 - $34 / night

    "We stayed in the non-electric loop with a small travel trailer and it was great. Half of the loop is in the woods and the other half has spacious, grassy sites bordered with woods behind them."

    "There’s a great guarded beach if you have young ones with a newer playground right next to it. They pick up your trash everyday, just leave by the road."

    5. Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 482-2722

    $24 - $188 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    6. Cranberry Lake Campground

    20 Reviews
    Cranberry Lake, NY
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 848-2315

    $20 / night

    "The campground reminded us of summer camp on the lake, as it seemed frozen in time. Each site has a picnic table and open grill and all sites are non-electric."

    "Some with picnic tables and fire area.

    First arrive type! 

    I camped while hiking the full CL50 loop.

    You can also swim or go fishing!"

    7. Riverside Campground

    5 Reviews
    Winthrop, NY
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 389-4771

    "Area, location, etc. Summers are beautiful winter are terrible."

    "New bathrooms and laundry center."

    8. Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA

    1 Review
    Natural Bridge, NY
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 644-4098

    $40 - $131 / night

    "The sites are small, but there are mature trees between them & woodsy areas around the campsites. The campground is clean and well kept. The laundry room and bathrooms were clean."

    9. Lisbon Beach Campground

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    Ogdensburg, NY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 393-5374

    10. Acres of wildlife Family

    4 Reviews
    Ogdensburg, ME
    22 miles
    Website

    "Lower Beverly Lake camp ground gave us the experience we needed."

    "And yes, they do have WIFI. Very basic free wifi.  There are also plans you can buy for your stay, two of us, two devices, $42 for a week."

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RV Park Reviews near Ogdensburg, NY

145 Reviews of 32 Ogdensburg Campgrounds


  • 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

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2021

    Birch Haven Campground

    Would not stay again!

    Not really sure what to say about this campground, other than I would not stay here again (thus a one-star rating). It really is not what you would think of as a “campground” or “RV Park.” It is a decent price at $40/night + tax for a 50-amp full hook-up site but it is pretty dumpy. There are tons of seasonal campers that look like they have not moved in years. Most of those units are pretty run down park models and people don’t seem to care. In all fairness, we visited early in the season and many people had not “opened” up their campers yet. There are a few transient sites that you can rent by the night in the center portion of the park. Our site was grassy but not very level. There is a picnic table and fire pit. The electric worked fine and the sewer and water were easy to reach. They do have a rental cottage right on the water which has a great view but couldn’t see inside to tell if it was nice or not. There are restrooms and washer/dryer somewhere on site, but we did not look inside. The grounds seemed pretty well cared for with the grass being mowed and no trash lying about.  Access to the park is easy in and out off route 12 and well-marked.

    The campground is fairly small and not great for a decent dog walk so I found the Zenda Preserve which is a nice hike around a farm field. There are numerous other trails managed by the Thousand Island Lakes Trust that are very nice (we also liked the MacSherry Trail in the town of Redwood). 

    On the bright side, the campground is close to downtown Clayton. There are really cute shops, restaurants, and museums and the downtown parks are great places to watch the sunset. The Wood Boat Brewery brews great beer and has really good food. There are numerous other places to stay for a couple of nights or week which would be preferable.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2018

    Cranberry Lake Campground

    Ranger Review: Aftershokz Titanium Headphones @ Cranberry Lake State Park

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I am one of the lucky ones who gets gear to review from time to time. We recently tested out the Aftershokz Titanium Bone Conduction Headphones at this gorgeous campground in the Adirondacks! Pretty cool…

    Gear Review

    What we liked most about this product:

    • Versatile: Can be used just about anywhere you want to be able to listen to music or a podcast (without disturbing others), but also want to be able to hear people coming down the trail, birds singing, the ocean crashing along the shore, etc. They are just as great in a library as they are outside.
    • Compact: While they don’t fold down as small as a pair of traditional headphones, they are pocket-sized and can easily be stored in a jacket or a pocket of a backpack.
    • Lightweight: You barely feel them on your head and are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
    • Better for Ear Health: Because the headphones use bone conduction technology rather than sit inside your ear, they are much better for the long term health of your hearing.
    • Blue Tooth Technology: Cordless is wonderful…enough said!

    What could be improved:

    • Adjustability: If they were made to adjust to each person’s head size, they would be even more comfortable. If you have a smaller head, they drape down a bit at the nape of your neck and bounce a bit while walking/cycling. They fit my husband’s head perfectly, but are a bit large on me.

    Product Video Review: https://youtu.be/uj20w4_Yu14

    Campground Review

    Wow, what a gorgeous campground! This one came recommended from a friend and we fell in love at first sight. The campground reminded us of summer camp on the lake, as it seemed frozen in time. Each site has a picnic table and open grill and all sites are non-electric. We stayed in site #45, right on the edge of the lake, with great kayak access.

    We spent one day kayaking on the lake and another day hiking. While the mosquitoes weren’t bad at the campground itself, they are terrible on the trails this time of year, so bring your bug spray, or better yet, bug shirts! We’ll need to come back in the winter and do some snowshoeing on these trails, so we can enjoy them mosquito free.

    The bathrooms are kept tidy, the shower house is classic and clean, and there is an extensive recycling facility (yay for NY and ADK!). There is also a sand volleyball court and basketball hoop. Bonus: There was a huge stack of free wood piled near the shower house!

    The Village of Cranberry Lake has some supplies, but not much except the very basics at the general store. You’ll need to head to Star Lake or Tupper Lake for anything of significance.

    We did our usual reservation-less “pull up and see what they have open” style of camping, but during the main season, this place is busy! You’ll definitely need to plan ahead and make reservations if you plan to be here during the crazy season.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 29, 2021

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

    Great Resort Campground

    I’ll start by saying Swan Bay is a busy, family-oriented campground. We arrived on a weekend and 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. 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. Campsite costs depends on whether you get a waterfront (which is $95/night even in the off-season), water view, pull thru, or standard site. Most sites do not have shade but they added a new section that does have some old mature trees and sporadic shade. All the sites are the same in that they have paved parking areas with gravel in front, pavers for a patio and full hook-up. Some of the newer sites now have a bit of shade from trees. There are lots of rental park models and cottages close to the pool and Tiki Bar. Within walking distance is a Price Chopper Grocery, Dollar General, gas station, and wine and liquor store.  

    There is a free boat launch and boat slips (not sure if they are free) for guests. I was hoping to spend a bit of time on my paddleboard but soon realized it is very windy here and found very few windows to paddle. 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 and beware of winds if you want to be on the water. Check-in was quick and easy. The park is gated so you get a gate card to enter the park. You also get a BOGO card to use at the Tiki Bar which has specials during the week (like margarita Monday, bucket of beer, bloody Mary’s, etc.). The pool and Tiki Bar were not very busy when we were there. There is a second pool but it was not open yet for the season. In between the pools is a community fire pit with nice Adirondack chairs which is pretty cool. The playground is awesome and huge with lots of cool features for kids to explore. The dog park is very nice and a decent size to throw a ball for your dog. It also has potable water for drinking, which, for some reason, did not work during our stay. There are gobs of activities for kids and adults. Plenty of rentals too – ranging from boats, kayaks, golf carts, etc. 

    A couple of the downsides of this park are the price (unless you get a discount like we did), sites don’t have much privacy, the park gets crowded and noisy, and there was lots of noise from the construction work within the park they were doing. If you are in the back of the park, you get some road noise from Route 12 and the refrigerated truck at the neighboring Price Chopper. Overall, we loved this park during the slow season and during the week when there were not kids running around and adults playing loud music and drinking constantly.

  • J
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Higley Flow State Park Campground

    Raquette River area

    Cousins went here a lot while they were in college nearby, but it never seemed overrun with college kids. ADK foothills so you don’t get high peak views, but the lake and forests on site are lovely. Went XC skiing in winter, was nice and pretty easy. Basic and clean state facilities.

  • Phil M.
    Aug. 3, 2019

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

    Clean facilities, concrete pad to back in on or pull thru’s 🤙🤙👍👍

    One of the finest and looks to be expanding! Clean facility clean pool yes pools! And a TIKI BAR!! It’s rated 10/10 for a reason! Come check it out! Don’t bring groceries either! There is a price chopper with in walking distance!

  • Michael P.
    Apr. 15, 2017

    Cedar Point State Park Campground

    Amazing Campground

    Plenty to do. Biking and hiking trails through the woods and on the bluffs. The campground is deep in the woods with spacious camp sites. Very secluded. Take a walk down to the beach as well.


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