No answer to calls. I believe after driving by this place, the campground is closed. Appeared to be in much disrepair, long grass, and no one around. We ended up staying in a state park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We chose this park due to it being a Passport America park just for an overnight stay while heading to Vermont. We had reserved a site but when we got to the campground there was no one in the office to direct us to a site. We tried the house and there was no one there either, no envelope indicating where we should go. We had stayed here before and found the lady at the office rude, but decided to try again. We also found that $2 per dog was a little expensive. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The park seems to be an old park. It definitely needs some updating. We checked in and were given a site that they had put down crushed stone and sloped it. We needed appox. 3 and one half inches of board to level our trailer. Once set up the owner came by and told us that the sewer pipe had been crushed (thus the crushed stone) and that we would have to use the dump station if we needed to dump our tanks. So we had paid for sewer but had to use the dump station. There was no dumpster near the entrance for trash so we had to go looking for one which ended up being in the center of the park. Also as we checked in there was a sign $2 per dog which is nowhere in their advertisements. We travel with three. The park itself was run down with boats and rusty golfcarts in the fields and beside the roads with long grass around them. I don't know if its for decoration or laziness not cleaning up. It seems to be more for the seasonal patrons and they seem to be used to the park the way it is. Next time we are in the area we are going to stay in the state park nearby. The only good thing was it was Passport America and half price. I would have been really angry had I paid full price. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The best thing about this campground is location. If it were not that it is in the middle of some of the most beautiful scenery on the east coast, this campground could not survive. The restroom were awful. In fact I believe I saw my brothers initials in the wooden bathroom door from 1978. For a base camp it is OK. Just don't expect much if you stay on site for your vacation. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This park has seen better days! I understand it is for sale and I guess they just don't want to put any money into it. It is tough to just read about a park and determine "should we go?". We did that and were pretty disappointed. The electric stopped working and they showed ME how to reset the large breakers to turn it back on. The activity center was just a large storage shed with old golf carts and an old limo sitting outside! The mini golf was dangerous with rotted boards everywhere. When my family saw it, they couldn't stop laughing since it was so bad. Again old boats and cars were stored on the golf course! The boat dock. The ramp across the street was so steep we couldn't use it. PLUS they charged extra to use the docks that were just empty. Why were they empty, 'cause they were falling apart. We kept our boat at the State Park a few miles away. The area is beautiful and we will never forget this campground because it still brings back laughs. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Campground needs updating, some of the amenities listed are unuseable or have not existed in years. Electricity is very poor, and should only be used for lights only. Wattage was less than required for appliances. Not a resort as advertised. Full of seasonals, asked one couple about the low electrical power, was told it was a common occurrence. The next day, the power failed. Asked owner about the lack of electricity, and was given the run around as to reason and when to expect the electrical repairs to be made. The next day six rv units pulled out for more acceptable accommodations. This establishment should be avoided, as this place fails to supply amenities advertised. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The power went out in our section of the campground. The owner wanted to move us to sites without sewer hook up. There was a $5 fee to dump, even for registered campers. Owner refused a refund. The laundry was locked all the time and only one washing machine was working, no dryers worked. There was a $1 per day fee for dogs. Gravel sites were overgrown with grass and most were not level. They did not offer propane. Campstore was very poor. Required that two people are at the pool together, even adults. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is the best State Park we have ever camped in. Bathroom and shower facilities were new (on H Loop) employees were friendly and the sites were large enough to easily handle our 40 foot motorhome. Loop H was out in the open making it easy for Sat TV but we got a number of local channels over the air. We made reservations only 2 weeks in advance. At loop H we thought we were close to the water- and we were- but really could not see the lake/river from out site because of the dense trees between us and the water. Still beautiful views when walked through the woods to the river. We used the Clayton Tours boat for a tour of the area- they picked us up at the park marina and gave us an area tour then went to Bolt Castle (def worth the time and money)g neat site to see. Did not even have to drive off the campground because the Store on grounds was excellent. We did visit a few of the local Wineries though. The best campsites at the park however are for the tent campers- they have sites right on the rocks a few feet from the river. No pool but they do have a swimming area on the river- and the water was much warmer than we had expected. Only issue is that the park is so big that you really need a car or a bike to get around inside the park. I also should have brought my boat as there is a very good ramp and overnight docks available to campers. Great Place- we will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
First, a warning. Stay away from site F-6. It is fair sized but the pad itself is a postage stamp sized patch of grass and mud with a few fragments of old asphalt. It is is out of level by at least 18 inches side to side and more front to back. There are a few other less than perfect sites in the F (full hookup) loop but none as bad. The park as a whole is excellent. There are several loops ranging from dry, tent sites to full hookups. You can find a site for a big rig but choose carefully. You'll probably want to see it firsthand before you check in. Verizon signal is poor but usable for voice only. The nearest Internet access is at the NY Visitor Center on the other side of the (toll) bridge. There are a couple nearby general store/gas station/restaurants but its a few miles back on the mainland to a supermarket. My price included a $5/day out of state fee. The rating I gave reflects my lousy site in an otherwise nice park. I'll probably be back if I'm in this area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
F - Fox Area has 3 way hookups in spaces of varying length. About 57 spaces. Old design, everything at right angles and very well spaced apart. Spent a week there with some rainy days -- some sites were deep in water and mud because tow vehicles have to park on grass. Sites are paved but grooved from use and may tilt forward so bring leveling blocks. All in all a nice place. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Could be a great campground, but. We stayed in Fox Area 1, the Full Hookup loop. It was a holiday weekend and the electric was in full use. We were down to 109 volts ac. Many of the sites in that loop were no where near level. Had no problems with water pressure. We checked out the showers and restrooms. The floors and walls could use a good cleaning!!! The mop board along the walls were filthy. Park appeared to be well patroled and someone was at the main gate until 3 am. Everything was quiet by 11 pm. The non-handicap walking trails at the Nature Center could have been better marked and better maintained. Very rough walking as you get further along the trail and one should have hiking boots and not sneakers. All the park personnel were professional and courteous. This had to be one of the nicest NYS parks that I have ever seen. If NYS would figure out how to set up campsites, I could rate it much higher. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Here lies a park with an attitude. As long as you don’t ask any favors or don’t mind being surrounded by barking dogs, this might be the park for you. As it turns out, all reservations for NY State Parks are made thru Reserve America, specifying a check-in time of 3:00 pm and a check-out time of 11:00 am, giving the park 4 hours to “groom” the site. But wait! Our only day to take the park guided canoe ride was on the morning of our scheduled departure, leaving at 9:30 and returning at 11:30. Wouldn’t you think that the park superintendent would allow us some flexibility, to check out by 2:00 pm rather than 11:00 am – still a full hour before the scheduled check-in time? “Can’t permit it,” he argued. He did finally agree to 12:00 noon, "but not a minute later" he stipulated, simply because there were other campers watching in disbelief. Yes, the park does offer full hookups, which most other NY state parks lack. And most of the sites can easily accommodate a full array of RV equipment – motorhome, tents, boat, and tow vehicle. My rating of 6.5 reflects some of the other nicer aspects, such as the canoe ride and boat rentals. We camped in a motorhome and will probably not return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
WI-FI and cellular service may come from Canadian towers. This could cause international charges on your bill. The site we had was very unlevel and extremely tight. Close to several 1000 Island sites. Large campground with sites for all kinds of camping. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I would give this park a higher rating but it is located literally in the middle of lots of water, but there are almost no waterfront sites unless you are in a tent. That being said, it is well maintained and beautiful and very convenient to Alexandria Bay and the boat tours. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
I was a little disappointed with the park personnel when we were attempting to book in. I realize I did not have a reservation but tried to get into the park for the night due to our reserved park unable to accommodate us. (No one in the office upon check in). The 'young' ladies gave us a number of spots that were available, after advising them we have a 31 foot fifth wheel. We only wanted one night and went to look at the sites. All were way too small for our Unit. We saw numerous empty sites which would have accommodated our unit but they were not marked as available on our map. Now I could understand if it were Friday but this was a Thursday evening. We had stayed here before and found it to be pleasant. I don't know if its just me or the service is going down hill in state parks. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is one of our favorite parks. The views on the water are spectacular. It is a State Park so the facitlies are not as nice as some of the RV resorts that we have stayed in. However the sites are large. There is a boat launch and a marina. The last time I kept my boat in a slip there it only cost $7 per night. Word is getting out about this park and it is getting harder and harder to get water-front sites. Over all one of my favorite parks. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is the largest campground in the Thousand Island area. There are various campsites to choose from. If you are in a tent or a big rig you will find a site to suit your needs. There are wonderful sites with views of the river that are walk in only. This was our first visit to this state park, and it was a great experience. We did not like the site that we booked, and the staff at the park had no problem relocating us. The views of the river, fishing and boating are tremendous in this area. We will definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
It would be very difficult to find a serious fault with this park. It is well maintained, and the staff is helpful. We arrived late in the day without a reservation the last week of September. The park was far from full. Whenever we are back in the area we will be sure to return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Great park. You are on an island. It has it's own marina with brand new docks. Easy access launch ramp. Fuel and bait. Roads are all paved, easy for the big buses and trailers to get around. Electric, water and sewer are where they should be. Only one loop has full hook-ups. The rest have water and electric or no hookups. We have been there a few times. The water is crystal clear. Traveling in and out of all the islands is amazing. Fishing is great. I would go back on a heart beat. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp here every May long weekend. Enjoy the size and feel of the park. Sites are a very good size for all sizes of campers and tenters. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a beautiful state park with wide sites. Very close to the thousand islands. We arrived after hours and the staff had provided a list of camp sites available on the door which were easy to find. It is so peaceful and a wonderful view of the lake. Staff was so helpful the next day too. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We don't usually stay in State Parks but were pleasantly surprised at this one. Even without a reservation they were still able to accommodate us with a full service site. The site was large, level and clean. Some sites had woods behind while others were on the open field side. The restrooms were a little too far away from the full service area but were reasonable clean, as they were part of the Day use area as well. There was a lot of wildlife in the area and it appeared as though they had numerous activities. Each site came with a picnic table and fire ring. Wood was available for a fee. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This a great park. From tent camping to full hook-ups. It is located on an island half way into Canada from the 1000 Island Bridge. It has two marinas, swimming in the river, and a small store. The sites are huge. They have only one loop with full hookups, that has only57 sites. It will fill up quickly. For someone that is into fishing the area is the Smallmouth Bass capital. Musky, Walleye, Northern Pike are also around. Within a short distance, you can get on a tour boat and see the thousand islands up close. The name of the area is actually called 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrance River. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.