Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
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Please Be Advised: 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.
WELLESLEY ISLAND STATE PARK, NY
Current Category: Camping
See also: Marinas
Wellesley Island State Park has the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands region. Secluded wilderness sites nestled along the banks of the St. Lawrence River are accessible only by foot or boat. Within this rustic paradise, fishing is excellent--particularly for muskie ...
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Overview
Description
Wellesley Island State Park has the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands region. Secluded wilderness sites nestled along the banks of the St. Lawrence River are accessible only by foot or boat. Within this rustic paradise, fishing is excellent--particularly for muskie in autumn. To accommodate boaters, the park has a full service marina and four boat launches. A sandy beach on the river offers great swimming and sunbathing and there is a camp store, laundromat, arcade, and 9-hole golf course on the Island. One of the main attractions of the park is the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, which includes educational exhibits, varied habitats such as wooded wetlands, 10 miles of shoreline and open granite outcrops, and miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and nature education. The Nature Center provides educational and recreational programs for all ages.
Geography:
Wellesley Island State Park is located on Wellesley Island, in the St. Lawrence River. It is part of the Town of Orleans, in Jefferson County.
Recreation:
Considered a flagship facility, activities range from summertime beach swimming to wintertime hunting, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Visitors can enjoy many summer activities such as; biking, boating, jet & water skiing, fishing, golfing and hiking, the marina has motorboats available to rent.
Patrons can also visit the Nature Center, participate in park-organized recreation activities and picnic. The Nature Center has a handicapped-accessible trail with access to picnic tables and the seasonal butterfly house.
Facilities:
The park offers a beach, a marina, boat launch sites, boating, boat dockage, cabins, campsites, dumping stations, showers, camp store, a golf course, a nature trail, a nature center, picnic tables, 3 playgrounds, and playing fields. Laundry facilities and an arcade are also available at the camp store.
The park has facilities for group camping and twelve vacation rentals, which are fully outfitted cottages, with porches from which renters can enjoy the sunset.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby attractions include Canoe-Picnic Point State Park, Grass Point State Park, Dewolf Point State Park, Waterson Point State Park, and Wellesley Island State Park Golf Course.
Booking Window
BOAT SLIP 32FT TO 45FT
Wed May 27 2026 - Fri Feb 26 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
BOAT SLIP UNDER 26FT
Wed May 27 2026 - Fri Feb 26 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Cabin
Wed May 27 2026 - Fri Feb 26 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite
Wed May 27 2026 - Fri Feb 26 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Cottage
Wed May 27 2026 - Fri Feb 26 2027Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Tue Jun 09 2026 - Mon Apr 26 2027Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Wellesley Island State Park - 2026 Camping & Marina Season:
- Areas A & B: Friday, May 15, 2026 - Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Area C: Friday, May 15, 2026 - Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Areas D & F: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Area E: Friday, May 8, 2026 - Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Area H: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Chipmunk Cabins 1, 2, 3, 4: Friday, April 24, 2026 - Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Chipmunk Cabin 5: Thursday, January 1, 2026 - Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Chipmunk Cabins 6, 7, 8, 10: Thursday, January 1, 2026 - Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Chipmunk Cabin 9: Friday, April 24, 2026 - Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Eel Bay Cottages: Open Year Round
- Marina: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Areas A & B: Friday, May 21, 2027- Saturday, September 11, 2027
- Area C: Friday, May 21, 2027- Sunday, October 10, 2027
- Areas D & F: Friday, May 7, 2027- Sunday, October 10, 2027
- Area E: Friday, May 14, 2027- Sunday, October 10, 2027
- Area H: Friday, May 7, 2027- Thursday, October 7, 2027
- Chipmunk Cabins 1, 2, 3, 4: Friday, April 30, 2027- Saturday, November 20, 2027
- Chipmunk Cabin 5: Friday, January 1, 2027- Friday, December 31, 2027
- Chipmunk Cabins 6, 7, 8, 10: Friday, January 1, 2027- Friday, December 31, 2027
- Chipmunk Cabin 9: Friday, April 30, 2027- Saturday, November 20, 2027
- Eel Bay Cottages: Open Year Round
- Marina: Friday, May 7, 2027 - Monday, October 11, 2027
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Fri Apr 24 2026
Sat Jun 27 2026
Peak
Fri May 01 2026
Sun Oct 11 2026
Peak
Sun Jun 28 2026
Sat Aug 29 2026
Non Peak
Sun Aug 30 2026
Sat Nov 21 2026
Non Peak
Fri Apr 30 2027
Sat Jun 26 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Amphitheater
- Arcade
- Baseball/Softball
- Bath House
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Camp Store
- Canoeing
- Concession
- Cottages
- Cross Country Skiing
- Dock Slips
- Dump Station
- First Aid Station
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Hot Showers
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Jet-Skiing
- Laundry
- Marina
- Nature Center
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Powerboating
- Ranger Station
- Recreation Programs
- Recycling Station
- Restroom
- Sail Boating
- Showers
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
- Swimming - Beach
- Volleyball
- Water Fillup Station
- Water Skiing
Within 10 Miles
- Cultural Activities
- Hospital
- Restaurant
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.32917, -76.02417
44°19'45"N, 76°1'27"W
Take Route 81 to the Thousand Islands International Bridge, cross the bridge (toll required), then take Exit 51 and following the signs to the park entrance.
44.32917, -76.02417
44°19'45"N, 76°1'27"W
Take Route 81 to the Thousand Islands International Bridge, cross the bridge (toll required), then take Exit 51 and following the signs to the park entrance.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
WELLESLEY ISLAND STATE PARK44927 CROSS ISLAND RD.
FINEVIEW NY 13640
Phone Number:
Information:
(315)482-2722Home
