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Sun Outdoors Association Island and Southwick Beach State Park Campground anchor the luxury camping scene near Lake Ontario's eastern shores, where comfortable glamping accommodations meld with waterfront locations. Yurts and upscale canvas tents positioned to maximize sunset views provide an elevated camping experience with amenities including electricity, comfortable beds, and private fire rings. One guest shared, "This campground was nice with spectacular sunsets. Our site was literally just steps from Lake Ontario with western views that were jaw dropping gorgeous." Climate-controlled accommodations feature full hookups, picnic tables, and proximity to marina access points, while still maintaining the connection to nature that attracts glamping enthusiasts. The elevated sites provide both privacy and panoramic lake views, creating boutique camping environments for travelers seeking comfort without sacrificing location.
Waterfront activities define the glamping experience with immediate access to Lake Ontario for swimming, fishing, and kayaking directly from lakeside sites. Pontoon and kayak rentals enhance water-based recreation options, while hiking trails through nearby Selkirk Shores State Park offer terrestrial exploration. According to a camper, "Being right on the lake allowed us to drop our kayaks right in the water in front of our rig and paddle to our heart's content." Seasonal events include weekend farmers markets, winery tastings on Friday evenings, and astronomy nights taking advantage of minimal light pollution. Most glamping accommodations remain available from May through mid-October, with luxury sites booking quickly for summer weekends and fall color season. Nearby attractions include the historic district of Sackets Harbor, wineries along the Thousand Islands wine trail, and boat tours departing from Alexandria Bay.
"The sunsets were spectacular and our site was literally just steps from Lake Ontario. All sites are full hook up. Wifi is available and fairly good."
"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."
from $53 - $116 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Beautiful new buildings on site, variety of campsites. Favorites are the beachfront sites, access to the beach and beautiful Lake Ontario. Small campground but very nice."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Some bathrooms are older. Nice play spaces for kids of all ages, and also has a nice playground area."
"This campground is part of the Long Point State Park, a long spit on the shore of Lake Ontario. Part of the Thousand Islands."
from $17 - $26 / night
Check Availability"Don't let anyone tell you it's not a hilly trip coming up along Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands! There will be hills! The good news is there are NY state parks along the way."
"Easy access to swim in the water. Very clean bathrooms
Electric site with water
Boat launch
Plenty of tree to hang your hammock
Very relax on the rules
Small but quite"
from $23 - $26 / night
Check Availability"We arrived on a weekend and it was pretty busy but loved it during the week when everybody left and things were quieter."
"It’s an easy mile from I-81 and just 10-minutes drive to Alexandria Bay downtown. The staff was great— friendly and helpful."
"Electricity is available on many sites. The beach is good for children and they have a great recreation program for the kids."
"Nice place to camp all electric no water hook ups bath house clean but could use more"
from $24 - $135 / night
Check Availability"Right behind gals ice cream. Park was clean! Bathrooms were nice. We didn’t have any issues at all!"
"The grounds are spotless, as are the bathrooms and showers. There are several hosts, so help is always available. The campground is conveniently located near many of the attractions."
"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."
"It was PACKED on the weekend, but they have a really efficient check in process and the staff is super nice. Probably some of the nicest campground staff we've met yet."
"Open field to walk the dog or for children. Lake Ontario a short walk away, the lake level flooding a few yrs ago ruined the sandy beach,but it's still a great view."
"The staff here is excellent, and are always willing to do what they can to make sure you're having a great stay. The setting is absolutely gorgeous."
"The campground was clean and staff was super nice. Organized the Halloween activities nicely. Yogi and the characters were very involved."
ScoutTraveled from northeastern PA with 5 other families. All with kids under 13. Location was great. Everyone super friendly. Very convenient being near the grocery store. Tiki bar was fun for adults! Very clean! We rented a boat and went to Clayton for the day. Will definitely go back again.
ScoutI would never return to this campground. We rented a golf cart, and while going downhill, the rear wheel came completely off because the lug nuts were not secured. My 1-year-old and 6-year-old were on the cart, and we were extremely fortunate that no one was injured. When I expressed how serious and upsetting this was and how close my children were to being injured the owner’s response was,“But were they?” When I explained that my children were thankfully not injured but were shaken up by the incident, he sarcastically questioned whether my 1-year-old could be traumatized. They did provide us with another golf cart afterward, but I consider that the bare minimum after being given an unsafe rental. After the apparent lack of proper inspection of the cart and the ill-mannered response to such a serious safety issue, I would never recommend this campground.
TravelerClean, safe RV park off a small lake. Functioning electric and water hookups as well as sewage. Very kind and helpful owners and friendly campers.
TravelerWe thought the campground was beautiful, tight to your neighbors on majority of sites, and lack of trash cans for pet waste especially since the campground is so big. It has ball field, 2 playgrounds, rec room, camp store, lake Ontario to swim, trails for multi use, and pavillions. Down fall for us was small site , lack of trash cans to toss pet waste, not being told about fill station because there is no water faucets like most state parks along campground. We were there for first time so not familiar with park. Office did not offer us a map to get to our site or clue us in on filling our tank prior to parking camper. Main gate personnel not on same information. bathrooms could be cleaned more often. bathhouse building is all gender with bathrooms on one side of building and showers on other. Bathroom and showers are private space rooms. Beach is very rocky with little sand area. Life guards only guard one side of beach making everyone crowded to one side
ScoutThe problems started before we even arrived. When I called to make a reservation, the owner was rude and impatient, repeatedly complaining that he couldn't hear me, despite me having full service. I discovered cell service at the campground was spotty, which made his attitude even more frustrating in hindsight. I told him it would be us and our dog, his immediate response was,"IT'S NOT A PIT BULL, IS IT?" in a hostile tone. I said no, she's an American Staffordshire, and my husband's service dog. He rudely replied that it was"THE SAME THING" and that they have breed restrictions. When I asked whether he was denying us, he avoided answering and demanded"legal paperwork" for her. I told him that no such paperwork exists, but she is trained to perform a task. He completed the reservation, took my payment, gave us a site number, and hung up. Since the office was closed and we had already been assigned a site number and paid, we assumed we could go directly to our site and finish any details in the morning. While setting up, the owner drove over and confronted us for not reporting to the office first. He then demanded proof of rabies vaccination, which is reasonable. We apologized that we had forgotten the paperwork and said we'd email it to him first thing in the morning. We were extremely annoyed that we saw multiple pit bulls as soon as we pulled in the campground. The next morning, we emailed the records to the campground around 10:10 AM, exactly as promised, as soon as our vet's office had opened. About 11:00, the owner left a voicemail demanding that we leave the property immediately because he had not received the paperwork. I called back and asked him to check his email again, he accused me of sending it to the wrong address. I told him that if he still couldn't find it after checking again, I would come to the office once I was dressed. 30 minutes later, he left another voicemail saying he had escalated it to the sheriff's office because we had not complied. Meanwhile, my husband was already walking to the office to handle things and the owner informed him that we were no longer welcome and that he had called the sheriff's office. Again, my husband told them to check their spam folder, and the email had been there all along. We communicated throughout the entire process and did exactly what we said we would do. The owner's son was far more reasonable and they did apologize, but it didn't make the situation right. The sites were tight, muddy, unlevel, and had awkwardly placed hookups. We were packed so close together that the row behind us overlapped the rear of our camper by a few feet. We had to share water with the neighboring site through a splitter at the spigot. We didn't use the restrooms or amenities because after our interactions with management, we felt completely unwelcome. We only stayed because we were in town for our grandson's first birthday and couldn't find another campground on such short notice.
TravelerGreat camp. 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.
ScoutI found this location to have very clean sites with plenty of amenities. Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games.
TravelerPros: river is awesome, wading, catching crayfish, cooling off. Staff were consistently friendly. Sites were flat, easy to level travel trailer. Plenty of kid activities, foam party, obstacle course, balloon launch, etc. Large store. Game room. Bathrooms (at least near the playground) were spacious, with toilet, sink, shower. Cons: signs/photo ops were crooked/loose/broken. Planted annual flowers were dead, overgrown with weeds. Miniature golf holes were falling apart. Bounce pad had a hole in it. The sand from around the edge was blowing from that hole into kids eyes, nose, mouth. Bathrooms were dirty; each has a 2-roll toilet paper dispenser; by early evening two stalls had zero TP left. Tent sites had used toilet paper along the tree line where others had used it as a bathroom. Fire pits were old tire rims, which worked, but unable to cook anything on it
RangerWe've camped there twice on extended weekends to visit the Bay and castles. Golf carts are welcome. The only issue was that people were not picking up after their dogs. We saw and had multiple dog piles in our campsite and on other parts of the campground.
The ice cream shop Gals is wonderful!! PJs Ratrace had incredible fish fries. Both places are very near the campground.
Camping options near Sackets Harbor, New York include both established campgrounds and upscale sites, with Lake Ontario as the dominant geographical feature. The area's camping season runs primarily from May through mid-October, with most campgrounds experiencing high winds due to the lakefront location. Water levels have varied in recent years, with flooding causing shoreline changes at several waterfront camping areas.
Riverside recreation opportunities: At Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mexico, families can enjoy the Little Salmon River that runs through the property. A camper notes, "The river is awesome, wading, catching crayfish, cooling off." The river access provides alternatives to Lake Ontario swimming.
Astronomy and stargazing: The minimal light pollution at Burnham Point State Park Campground creates ideal conditions for night sky viewing. As one visitor mentioned, "We were able to see the Milky Way!" Many sites have open areas that provide unobstructed views of the night sky.
Beach activities: Beyond swimming, the sandy beach at Southwick Beach State Park extends far into Lake Ontario. A regular visitor explains, "BEST beach in CNY-sandbar goes on forever." The sandbar formation creates shallow wading areas ideal for families with younger children.
Private bath facilities: Swan Bay Resort offers uncommon bathroom amenities. A visitor shared, "Bathrooms and washing machines are in all of them. They offer boat, kayak, and paddle board rentals." The resort maintains two swimming pools and a tiki bar with regular specials.
Easy kayak access: Waterfront sites at several campgrounds allow for immediate water entry. A guest at Sun Outdoors Association Island appreciated that "Our site was a pull in and we faced a western view of Lake Ontario... We were able to drop our kayaks right in the water in front of our rig and paddle to our heart's content."
Fishing opportunities: The region offers diverse fishing experiences beyond Lake Ontario. According to a visitor at Jellystone Park, "For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned."
Weather considerations: Wind can be a significant factor at lakefront sites. A camper at Association Island warns, "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."
Insect preparation: Lakeside camping brings specific bug challenges. A visitor noted, "BUGS! Millions (not exaggerating) of midges and mayflies swarming the grounds from Lake Ontario. Be prepared to deal with this as we were not and had to vacuum inside the RV every night for about an hour."
Site conditions after rain: Some campgrounds experience drainage issues. A camper at Southwick Beach reported, "After it rained one night our site & others around us were completely flooded." Similarly, at Long Point State Park, a visitor arrived "to find out that the site is very wet."
Activity planning: Jellystone Park offers structured entertainment for children. A parent shared, "Organized the Halloween activities nicely. Yogi and the characters were very involved... Lots of kids safely and respectfully running around on bikes, scooters, etc."
Camp store convenience: Several campgrounds maintain well-stocked stores with necessities. At Selkirk Shores State Park Campground, "They have a great recreation program for the kids. While we were there they had a reptile exhibit with huge snakes and crocodiles, another day they had tie dyeing t-shirts."
Playground accessibility: When selecting sites, consider proximity to playgrounds. A visitor to Swan Bay Resort mentioned, "Great for families. Lots of kids safely and respectfully running around on bikes, scooters, etc." Many campgrounds organize scheduled activities that require advance sign-up.
Assistance with parking: Some staff provide parking help at arrival. A visitor to Sun Outdoors Association Island appreciated that "At check in they take you to your spot and help you get settled in. That is a marriage saver."
On-site maintenance facilities: For longer stays, Swan Bay offers practical amenities. A camper noted, "Adjacent to the entrance is a self-service car wash with bay large enough for motorhomes."
Site selection strategy: At Selkirk Shores, an experienced camper advises, "This campground is 4 different loops- A loop is like the loop for people here for fishing, B loop is the mellower crowd, and C and D were our nightmares: mass chaos, children running amok, loud groups."
Glamping close to Sackets Harbor, New York: For luxury camping experiences near Sackets Harbor, several campgrounds offer elevated accommodations. Beyond traditional tents and RVs, Southwick Beach State Park Campground has newly constructed facilities with lakefront glamping options. A visitor confirmed, "Beautiful new buildings on site, variety of campsites. Favorites are the beachfront sites, access to the beach and beautiful Lake Ontario."
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