RV Rental Southwick Beach State Park, NY

Southwick Beach State Park is fringed by miles of sandy shoreline. It's easy to spend the day soaking up the sun on the beach, splashing in the shallows, and paddling offshore. At dusk, head to the outdoor plaza to chat with fellow campers and enjoy the spectacular Lake Ontario sunsets.

Bring your picnic blanket down to the beach and enjoy lunch with uninterrupted views over Lake Ontario. You'll also find wooden picnic tables dotting the shoreline. Of course, no picnic is complete without a bottle of Thousand Island dressing. Grassy playing fields make Southwick Beach State Park a prime place to put together a game of softball or frisbee. Southwick Beach State Park is also a paradise for anglers, with excellent salmon and trout fishing. Cast a line from the beach or launch a fishing boat and try your luck in deeper water.

Short trails wind through the park and are great for stretching your legs. The Big Beech Trail features flat terrain that’s accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Leisurely strolls along the beach are also an excellent way to explore the shoreline. In winter, the snow-dusted trails of Southwick Beach State Park transform into a playground for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The rolling dunes also make Southwick Beach a rewarding snowmobiling destination.

RV camping at Southwick Beach State Park offers a unique chance to sleep on the shores of Lake Ontario. You'll love enjoying refreshing morning dips and fiery Thousand Islands sunsets. Choose from 100 sites located across three loops. All feature picnic tables and fire pits for enjoying your meals outdoors. Sites in the Beach Loop treat you to stunning views over Lake Ontario. If you don't score a spot in the Beach Loop, you'll enjoy plenty of shade and privacy at the inland sites. Twenty of the sites offer electrical hookups, with the rest championing a rustic motorhome camping experience.

Like most state park RV campgrounds in New York, Southwick Beach features modern bathrooms with showers and toilets. There's also a dump station for RVs. Perfect for long-distance road trippers, laundry facilities make it easy to freshen up clothes and sheets after a few weeks on the road. Dogs are welcome to accompany you on your Southwick Beach State Park camping adventure, so why not rent a pet-friendly RV and bring along Fido on your next New York road trip? For a full-frills RV camping experience, consider staying at 1000 Islands / Association Island KOA. The campground occupies a 65-acre island and features a resort-style atmosphere with a pool, basketball courts, and kayak rentals.

Southwick Beach State Park is a fantastic base for exploring the captivating Thousand Islands region. Set on the border of the United States and Canada, it will charm you with character-soaked towns and a tantalizing food and wine scene. A stone's throw from Watertown is where you'll find one of many boutique vineyards in the Thousand Islands. In the lakeside town of Sackets Harbor, you can also visit one of the oldest microbreweries in New York.

Scenic cruises are a signature Thousand Islands experience and showcase the beautiful waterscapes. The famous Horne's Ferry departs from Cape Vincent and whisks you across the St. Lawrence River to Wolfe Island in Canada. It's an easy day trip if you're driving a small RV or camper rental. Syracuse is a one-hour drive south and offers a wide range of motorhome rentals near Southwick Beach State Park. While you're in town, check out family-friendly attractions like the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the Museum of Science and Technology. Across the border, Ottawa is another popular launchpad. The Canadian capital will win you over with excellent museums and galleries, as well as a picturesque canal.