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Named in 2005 as one of Reserve America's Top Outdoor Locations.
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Named in 2004 as one of the Top 100 Campgrounds in the nation.
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 recreation barn 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 a museum, varied habitats such as wooded wetlands, 3 miles of
shoreline and open granite outcrops, and miles of trails for hiking,
cross-country skiing and nature education. The Nature Center provides
educational and recreational programs for all ages.
One special feature at
the nature center is the 1/4 mile handicapped trail that includes access to
picnic tables and the seasonal butterfly house. Archery and muzzle loading
are allowed in designated areas by permit only.
For the less rugged camper, there are regular tent/trailer sites and a
cabin colony, including facilities for group camping and twelve vacation
rentals, which will enable you to enjoy the sunset from the porch of a fully
outfitted cottage. You can choose a two or three bedroom cottage with all
the comforts of home, including a bathroom with shower, kitchen with
refrigerator and stove, bedding, cooking utensils, dishes, glassware,
silverware, etc. Outside each vacation rental, a picnic table and ground
grill are provided for meals and evening campfires.
