Wellesley Island State Park
Open — The campground operates seasonally from May 2 through October 12. Cabins and cottages are available year-round or with extended seasons. The park itself remains open year-round for day use.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 1:03AM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night.
About
Wellesley Island State Park sits on a pristine peninsula in the St. Lawrence River and offers the most extensive camping facilities in the Thousand Islands region. With 432 campsites, the park accommodates everyone from tent campers to large RVs, including 56 full hookup sites in the Fox loop. The park features a full-service marina with four boat launches, a sandy beach ideal for swimming and sunbathing, and a camp store and laundromat for camper convenience. The Minna Anthony Common Nature Center is a centerpiece of the park, sitting on 600 acres with educational displays, varied habitats including wooded wetlands and granite outcrops, and miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The nature center offers programs for all ages and features a quarter-mile accessible trail and seasonal butterfly house. A nine-hole golf course is available on the island. For those seeking more comfort, the park offers year-round cabins and fully outfitted two- and three-bedroom vacation cottages with full kitchens, bathrooms, and all amenities. Fishing is excellent for perch, smallmouth bass, pike, and muskie. The park also permits archery hunting in designated areas by permit beginning October 1st.
Directions
Take Route 81 to Exit 51. Cross the bridge to the park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $187.5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (315) 482-2722 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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