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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Redwood, NY

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Kring Point State Park Campground caters to campers with pets at all waterfront and inland sites with convenient access to two swimming beaches and extensive shoreline fishing spots. The park allows dogs throughout designated camping areas with standard leash requirements. Sites include fire rings with grills and picnic tables, providing comfortable spaces for pets and their owners. Full hookup options include electric, water, and sewer connections across tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. Several state parks in the area including Wellesley Island, Dewolf Point, and Grass Point also welcome pets with similar amenities. The sunsets viewed from the rocky shoreline are particularly striking when enjoying evening walks with dogs along the St. Lawrence River.

Trails connecting camping areas to swimming spots and boat launches throughout the Redwood area provide excellent pet exercise opportunities. Weather considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer temperatures can be ideal but wind conditions along the St. Lawrence River can be significant. The area offers multiple water access points where dogs can swim, with many campsites positioned directly on either Goose Bay or the St. Lawrence River shoreline. Proper pet waste disposal is required throughout all campgrounds, with designated stations available at most facilities. Price Chopper grocery store within walking distance of Swan Bay Resort provides convenient access to pet supplies. Campground reservations for pet-friendly sites should be made well in advance, as popular waterfront locations like Kring Point can be fully booked up to nine months ahead of the camping season.

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  • Crystal H.
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Fort Drum Recreation Area

    A beautiful place to stay

    With my family and pets in tow, we took a weekend and committed it to nature and ourselves. Remington is a Military campground, but for the several military families looking to disconnect a couple of miles from home this would be it.

    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.. Remington is a b autiful well kept place and I could spend my summer there.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Oct. 4, 2023

    Birch’s Lakeside Campground and Marina

    A Convenient Stay in the Adirondacks

    Jake from the Dyrt here! Birch's Lakeside Campground has all the amenities needed to enjoy a stay in upstate New York, a general store, laundry & propane on site keep everything you need right there!  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    crowded. fine if you're spending your days on the water

    We came to this campground after a week in Algonquin Provincial park in Canada and the contrast couldn't have been greater. Up north we stayed on a large, shady site in a radio free loop and everyone had canoes. In New York we had a cramped, open site and everyone seemed to have a motorboat on a trailer. Our neighbors across the road set up a movie screen . The overall feel was NOT "getting away from it all".
    The facilities are good and there's a nice beach and well stocked General store, also a big boat ramp facility with some docks.
    We chose this location because we were attending the Antique Boat Show in Clayton, 13 miles away, and this was the closest available. It suited us just fine for that.
    Keep your stuff secure, there are brazen raccoons.

  • Matt G.
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Southwick Beach State Park Campground

    Great part with tons of beach

    There is TONS of beach to explore at this little State Park in New York. I used to visit here as a kid years ago because my grandparents owned a cottage on the lake. Since they sold it, visiting Southwick is the next best thing. Lake Ontario is an amazing lake to be on and the water is pretty warm in the summer time. the waves don't get too big, so it is very safe for kids. Southwick itself has great camping spots right next to the beach. It is a little pricey if you only want to visit for the day, $8, but you can get a tent spot for $18 which is comparable to other state parks. Showers are available, and there are some short trails that are good for running or probably cross country skiing in the winter. There is also a sizable playground near the beach that is great for the kids.

  • Jill R.
    Jul. 15, 2016

    Higley Flow State Park Campground

    Favorite place to camp in NY

    Whether it's playing in the water or in the playground this place is awesome to bring your children. The showers and restrooms were kept very clean and The Pavilions were wonderful places to have a family picnic. The campsites are also well maintained and it was very simple to just back up a little mobile home into the camping spot the picturesque Landscapes made the sunsets absolutely beautiful. Out of all of the places that I have been in New York this is by far one of my favorite places to go

  • 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.

  • April L.
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Sun Outdoors Association Island

    Beautiful

    Great location offering both sunrise and sunsets over the water of Lake Ontario. Loved the access to the water for our dogs to swim and for beautiful views. Our site backed up to the water and although it was windy they thought ahead and built the fire pit up to block it. Our site was a little narrower than others based on our proximity to a corner, but we still loved it.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Guide to Redwood

Campgrounds near Redwood, New York cluster around the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands region, situated approximately 350 feet above sea level. The area experiences seasonal fluctuations with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months of June through August. Winter brings significant snowfall, limiting most campground operations to the May-October season when river temperatures reach comfortable swimming levels.

What to do

Swimming at multiple beaches: Wellesley Island State Park Campground offers two swimming areas with a beach that gets busy during peak summer weekends. "We spent most of the time there fishing and canoeing. Bathrooms were a short walk down the road and mostly clean," notes Erin B., who found the waterfront sites particularly appealing for water activities.

Fishing from shoreline rocks: The St. Lawrence River provides excellent fishing opportunities directly from campsite shores. At Wellesley Island State Park Campground, John L. reports, "You're around some of the best fishing in the country. There's a marina, boat launch and boat rentals. Docking."

Explore local castles: When staying at Keewaydin State Park Campground, visitors can easily access nearby attractions. Jeremy H. recommends, "There is tons to do in the area including hiking, boating, boat tours, boldt castle tours and more. This is definitely a summertime destination."

Nature center visits: Wellesley Island features educational opportunities for all ages. Emily S. suggests, "I really recommend heading to the nature center and following the trails there. The views are gorgeous and you get some great vistas."

What campers like

Waterfront site options: Kring Point State Park Campground offers sites along both Goose Bay and the St. Lawrence River. Carol B., a tent camper, found "site (105) to have a couple of relatively level areas to choose to set up my tent on. This site is on Goose Bay, but the sites across the road are on the St Lawrence River just a few hundred feet away."

Watching passing ships: The strategic location of many campgrounds provides views of international shipping traffic. Justin S. notes that at Wellesley Island, "You can catch some pretty good views-Canada is literally across the way."

Concrete pads at developed resorts: Swan Bay Resort offers higher-end amenities with well-maintained sites. Raymond C. appreciates the "Blacktop roads, cement pads, big rig friendly, tiki bar, and a professional, polite, and efficient staff make this a great campground."

Pet-friendly shorelines: Many campgrounds welcome dogs with access to water. Christina B. shares about Kring Point: "It has a little beach area and great rock cliffs to jump off and swim! The fishing is also awesome, my husband caught a pike and small mouth bass his first day!"

What you should know

Advance reservations required: Popular waterfront sites book quickly. BRIAN F. advises about Kring Point, "Almost every campsite is on the water. It's so nice it's hard to reserve, because people grab it nine months in advance!"

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