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Wellesley Island State Park has the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands region. Some of the sites include twelve secluded wilderness sites nestled along the banks of the St. Lawrence River that 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 nearly ten 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.

View from one of the rental cabins located in the park
Attractions Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Boat Rentals Cabins Camper Recreation Campsites Dockage Dumping Station(s) Empire Passport Accepted Fishing Food Golf Group Camping Hiking Hunting Ice Fishing Marina Museum/Visitor Center Nature Trail Picnic Tables Playground Playing Field(s) Powerboats Recreation Programs Showers Snowshoeing Tent/Trailer Sites Vacation Rentals X-Country Skiing
Directions
- Route 81 to exit 51, (the Thousand Islands International Bridge) cross the bridge to park entrance.
Pictures from Wellesley Island State Park

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