Within Burnham Point State Park along the St. Lawrence River, this NYS Office of Parks campground operates seasonally from late May through early September. The forested campground features fewer than 50 sites, with some positioned directly along the riverbank and others set back on higher ground. Campers can access the property by car or boat, though several reviewers mention the access road conditions can be challenging.
Sites include electric, water, and sewer hookups, with tent-only options available closer to the water. The St. Lawrence River provides direct swimming access and boat launching facilities. Tucker B. notes the campground "was super convenient to be able to get work done via my hotspot right from our site" with AT&T service. Reviews consistently highlight the maintained restrooms and hot showers. Wind conditions can be significant, particularly for waterfront sites, which tend to slope rather than offer level ground.
The location serves as a base for exploring the Thousand Islands region, with Cape Vincent about 10 miles away. Nearby options include Cedar Point State Park Campground and Angel Rock Waterfront Cottages & Vacation Homes. The campground sells ice and snacks on-site. Reservations are recommended for waterfront sites, especially during peak summer months.
Description
Burnham Point State Park is small and quiet, with lightly-wooded campsites and great opportunities for boating, fishing, and relaxing. Boaters can explore local towns, islands, and historic sites for miles up and down the scenic river. Anglers can catch popular game fish like bass, pike, muskellunge, and walleye. In addition to tent and trailer campsites, the park has boat docks, a playground, and picnic areas.
General Information:
- Patrons must be 18 years or older to register for a site.
- There are no water or sewer services available at any site.
- Electric sites are equipped with 20amp service.
- There is no beach.
- Site 11 is designated as an ADA accessible site.
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- Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted).
- At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff.
- Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site.
- Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times.
- Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them.
- Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet.
Looking to reserve a campsite for just 1 night? If you make your reservation within 3 days of your arrival you can book a 1-night stay online or through the Call Center. *Applies to campsites only.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER!! Two days prior to arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME.
LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site.
Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation Policy
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3 p.m. on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are permitted on campsites only.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBurnham Point State Park Campground is located in New York near Chaumont
Directions
The park is located northeast of Lake Ontario on the St. Lawrence River. Take Route 12E to park, 4 miles east of Cape Vincent. 315-654-2324
Address
36661 Cedar Pt.State Pk.Drive
Clayton, NY 13624
Coordinates
44.16300042 N
76.26500082 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/19/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/19/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 31 min from Watertown, NY
- 1 hr 26 min from Syracuse, NY
- 1 hr 56 min from Utica, NY
- 2 hrs 35 min from Rochester, NY
