We were a group of eight tent campers and required a site that could accommodate two large tents…read moreand had electricity. I also needed a place that could accommodate my pickup truck along with a 30 foot trailer which was hauling our boat. Upon arrival at Riverside Acres I've met John, one of the owners.  He got me signed in pretty quickly and then guided/led us directly to where our site was because it was dark. We were able to park my truck and boat right on the same site as where we were camping.  The site #49 was huge and had water and electric. The next morning we met, Pam the other owner. She was out making her rounds, cleaning the restrooms and making sure all the campers had everything they needed.  We had a very pleasant conversation and we learned that these two (John & Pam) recently purchased this Campground just a few short years ago. They are making upgrades to the property as time and budget allows.    1. They have an area for seasonal RV's and campers which is pretty well established. Many of these sites the seasonal renters have built on patio, porches, decks, screen rooms Etc.  It's a cozy little environment and the seasonal folks that I met were very kind to us transient Tent campers.  2.  The general area for RV's and tents is off to the right of the seasonal area.  Here you will find a few sites against a wall of trees toward the back of the campground that offers some seclusion/shade. Looking back towards the front of campgrounds and now to the left is the rest of the area.  These open sites run along the high ground which overlooks a HUGE open field that is well maintained. Site #49 on this side is the only site with a large pine tree.  3. Cottages!  This property also offers cottages on the front of the property along the main road.  Now, these cottages are fairly dated but the owners have done some nice things to give them an updated feel, while maintaining the originality/nostalgia value here.  For example, the cottages have antique looking Kitchenette type stoves that are probably worth some money to those who are into the classic pieces.   I know I told you we were tent camping, but we ended up staying in a cottage after a nasty storm rolled through at 2 AM and very quickly displaced us.  About the epic storm... out of nowhere in the middle of the night, the thunder and fierce lightning came in, bring with it, hail and a torrential downpour. Our tents were no match for the excessively high wind gusts which leveled our tents and allowed for a foot of water to cover the bottom of the floor within just a few short minutes. We scrambled to get ourselves and children out of the colapsed tent and into our nearby vehicle for shelter. I went back out into the storm to salvage our children's Electronics and some other necessities out of the collapsed tent. It was then I Heard a Voice calling for us to seek shelter in the main Campground building. As I looked over my shoulder in the down pouring rain and complete darkness it was then I was able to see in the crackling flashes of lightning, Pam!!!!!   Pam had ventured out in the nasty storm to make sure her guest were okay and knew where to seek shelter.  So, us and the other fellow tent campers that evening took up refuge in the game room. Pam was fantastic!  She went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed to at least be comfortable and safe for the night.  The next day it was time to clean up our site and see what we could salvage.  After the toll this storm took on our tents, canopy and everything else, we decided it best to pack it up and head out, cutting our vacation short.  Pam wouldn't hear of it.  She gave us a tour of the only open cottage she had without a renter and said we could stay there for the next two days!!!   So, that's what we did! Picked up, packed up and moved camp over the the cottage.  We were warm, dry and cozy with our own private shower!!!! It was perfect for our current situation! Then, the next day I locked my keys in my running truck.  John allowed me to go into his shop, cut some wood strips on his miter saw for wedges and loaned me an already straightened out coat hanger.  I was able to open my truck in about 2 minutes with the help of his make shift tools!  These two host/owners were awesome.  They became our friends and by the end of our stay, it didn't feel right leaving without a firm handshake and a hug!!!  We will be back to support this campground and what all it has to offer: Pros: * Fantastic people who own it * Pool for the kids * Playground for the kids * Large sites * Water and electric * Hot Showers * Right next to town (Clayton) * Public boat launch close by * Great base to go and explore the 1000 Islands * Friendly fellow campers/seasonal campers * Lots of space to keep my trailer/boat onsite. * Very reasonably priced * Clean - Owners active everyday * We had a great time

Everything went wonderful for four years and running. Great place great owners we love it here...I…read morealso want to say that John & Pam go above and beyond all the time for anyone staying here. John has come to the rescue many, many times for us resolved and fixed quickly. Pam found us a site 4 years ago when we could not find one. Highly recommend!

This campground offers a beautiful view of Lake Ontario, but has limited lake access. Sadly this…read moreis another corporate managed campground in need of some TLC. Sites are not level, and in need of added gravel. Website advertises Wi-Fi but was not working during our stay. When we ask about veteran/military discount we were told no discounts were offered on stays 3 nights or less. Sad, with just a little TLC and customer appreciation a beautiful location with great potential Tom & CeCe

We have been seasonal campers at Willows On the Lake for 15 years. We have always had a good…read moreexperience. Quiet, friendly, and so beautiful. Gorgeous Lake Ontario is steps away. This campground has always been privately owned until this past year when it was purchased by a company who is slowly purchasing local campgrounds that are for sale. We were very nervous about this, but for this first year it has been fine, very much the same quality. The company owner has had a few "bugs" to work out but has seemed very motivated to do so and has been receptive to camper input about any concerns. We will continue our seasonal occupancy there, and expect future summers to be just as enjoyable as the previous ones.

We camped at Charleston Lake Provincial Park early July. Our site was large and perched on a hill,…read morebacking onto a forested area. No other campers were close to us, so the site felt private. There were flush toilets and showers near the site which were super convenient. The park itself is well maintained, including the beach areas. We enjoyed hiking the trails and also took advantage of the park's canoe rental. It cost $28 for a full day rental, which included two life jackets and the paddles. Will definitely be back!

We spent 3 nights and 4 days camping in this beautiful park this summer and were totally thrilled…read morewith how well maintained the entire campground was and how private our site was. The comfort stations were meticulously clean and water stations were always just a short stroll from our site. There are 2 shallow beaches that were rarely crowded during our stay. There is kayak and canoe rentals available and we took advantage of the canoe rental to go fishing in the lake. Fishing was phenomenal as almost every cast returned at leave a small sunfish, perfect for young/beginner shoreline angler like my daughter. There are plenty of hiking trails and wild life. While fishing, we spotted some water snakes, giant snapping turtles and many frogs/toads. Only downside was the amount of mosquitoes we had to fight off due to plentiful rainfall earlier in the season. We would definitely return to camp here again and next time, we'll be sure to book for a week as the 4 days just flew right on by!

If you are here for an off road adventure on a snowmobile or a side by side this is a friendly…read morerestaurant to hit. Parking and a nearby lot for trailers make it an easy in and out. There is also adjacent camp sites. Sit inside or out weather permitting. No complaints here about the food or service. The star of the show is definitely the generous size of the burger.

We came during the Poker Run. You would think you would be prepared for the influx of people coming…read morefor a long awaited event. There was one waitress and a bartender. Neither communicating with one another. We sat here for 30 min until we finally asked if we could get drinks. We didn't get any silverware and when asked if we could order food and drinks she was nothing but rude saying "I'll get to you when I get to you". Poor service on her part. When walking up to the bar because we couldn't get drinks at our table, the bartender ignored us while serving people that had just walked in. We wanted to pay for drinks with our card but she just slapped the bill down and we had to pay cash. When we first walked in it was not that busy to where we should have been ignored. At least gotten our drinks while she tended to other tables.

We stayed here for the first time, June 13th, and it was amazing. The staff was so nice and…read morehelpful. The schools were still in during this time so it was very quiet and not crowded. We went to their restaurant/arcade and they were cooking some new pizzas for the new menu and they let us try some! 10/10 we will be back every year.

I would like to start out by saying the staff was wonderful here. We checked in during a huge…read morerainstorm and when we got to our site, the staff member said that these sites tend to take on water. He called up to the main office to see if we could move our site along with the other three families that were camping with us. They were able to accommodate moving all four sites to a better location. The views are incredible here, including the sunsets. I am not an early riser so I did not see any of the sunrises. Lots of stuff for the kids to do. I would recommend bringing bikes for kids because the place is very big. The sites are a little small but I have been in tighter campgrounds before. This is a place I would definitely come back to again.

One of the cleanest campground bathrooms so far. Staff is all very friendly and helpful. The ice…read morecream place, Gal's right out front is a plus. Campground itself is very clean and meticulously maintained. The ONLY negative I can find is, they could use more trees between and around the sites. I understand there may be more Fall clean up, but it is so level, I don't think it would be all that difficult to clean up. Sorry, coming from the Adirondack area, we're used to alot more trees. But again, overall, I would definitely recommend this campground, and can forsee future travels there.

From booking to leaving our stay was absolute perfection!! All of the staff was accommodating at…read morebooking for the weekend, the ENTIRE campground is beautifully manicured! Not a blade of grass out of place! Our cabin was clean, smelled like pine, comfy bed, and amenities were as listed. Bathrooms and showers were so clean and well stocked. We'll definitely be back! Thank you to all the staff they made for a great stay

Stayed here twice now and love the setting. water and power at our site and dumping station on…read moreexit. Sal the owner is very accommodating and this may not have luxury amenities but it's a very nice peaceful campground. Highly recommend!

Call Sal! Called Sal last minute for a spot and he was very accommodating and gracious with his…read moresite. We were only there overnight but we were able to get some amazing fishing in and Sal was very kind and let us use the REC room. Whether you are passing through or looking for something long term... call Sal!

Awsome camp ground well maintained, Dan was the best highly recommendread more

We have a camper up at this place seasonally. The owner is very friendly and accommodating!…read moreInexpensive (at least for the seasonals) -- I'd highly recommend this campground to anyone who stays.

My wife and I stayed here one night on a road trip, and it was one of the nicest RV parks we've…read morebeen to! Amenities (showers, bathrooms, etc) were clean and easily accessible, comes with 15/30/50A hookups that worked flawlessly, and in spite of our very late (~11pm) arrival the manager still came out to personally greet us and was very friendly! The site is also very quiet and conveniently (~15 minutes away) located to Hot Springs.

We absolutely loved this seasonal park! The owners found us a spot for our travel trailer after…read morechanging our reservation twice before! The grounds were immaculate. The rules were clearly stated and the price was very reasonable. We felt very welcome by the owners and will go again.