Henderson, New York Campground | 1000 Islands / Association Island KOA

Stay at Historic Association Island! We re-open May 15, for 2020. Operators available, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Located in Lake Ontario and the 1000 Islands region, Association Island (accessible by bridge) has a long history as a corporate retreat for GE, a YMCA center and an Olympic sailing center. Now the entire 65-acre island is a KOA, with 300 sites (all full hookups) with 50-amp electric. Enjoy this KOA's beautiful marina with its own boat launch, on-site fishing, kayaks and a rental pontoon boat. Take advantage of the pool, basketball 1/2 court and shuffleboard courts, a Jump Pad, laundry and bath-house facilities. Thursdays to Saturdays, we have a Pizza kitchen. On site Fishing Charters available. The activities center and conference center are ideal for special events, including weddings. The most popular sites are on the lakefront. Families love the two-bedroom lakefront cottages. This is a gated campground; call in advance for a late arrival. Max pull thru: 75 feet. Your hosts: the Shim family.

You can view more detailed island information and history at our Official Association Island Website

Announcement: We have a new Association Island APP!
Visit https://www.koa1000islandsrv.com/ai-camping-app/ for links to download on your phone. It gives you access to our interactive island map, weather, island events, important notifications, historical points of interest, and the ability to order delivery for food and store items straight from your phone.

For US postal service mail, Fedex , or UPS : 15530 Snowshoe Rd, Henderson, NY 13650, and
please add "Attn: (your name, reservation number)".

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
65' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Pool (5/22 - 9/7)
Snack Bar ($)
Propane ($)
Kamping Kitchen
Fishing
Firewood ($)
Dog Park

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Unique location. Competent staff. Some improvement of grounds was obvious but seemed done with lack of good design or workmanship. Look forward to another stay in the future. 11/7/2019

This large campground has many sites along the lakeside -- Lake Ontario. We stayed on the "sunset" side. Our stay was in the off-season, and most boats are out of the marina. We rode our bikes and walked our dogs in the campground... 10/16/2019

Super spot to stay! It would be nice if KOA would allow Tent and RV family members to stay in the same area not different areas! The Association Island KOA was the best spot ever! The Island was quiet, the view was the best, the staff was great... 10/16/2019

Great lake side site but patio finish was poor at best (gorilla finishers?). 10/16/2019

Everything was great except the gentleman who escorted us to our site. Instead of going around the loop and backing in the normal way, he has backing up at a 90 degree angle with a tree in our way... 10/15/2019

The new management has made a huge difference in the feeling on the island. Dan is pleasant and speaks whenever you see him. The tension is no longer there as you are camping... 10/15/2019

Overall, it was a nice stay, enjoyed the enclosed porch, in which we were able to let our dog run around in. I liked the fact that our cabin had the high raised toilet and handicap shower, and that the bathroom was a nice size. The mattress on the Queen bed seemed a bit hard... 10/15/2019

We enjoyed our weekend there. It was our first time using our new camper. The view was great. It was nice having a pull through spot. I appreciated having the wood delivered to our site. The sites are on the small side and close together compared to what we prefer. 10/15/2019

We liked after u checked in they took u to your site . I think that All campgrounds should do that .We had lake site and it was beautiful and level and large. We enjoyed our stay and looking forward to come back again next year . The staff was all very nice too . 10/15/2019

Great stay, very quiet, clean, very nice staff. The only negative point would be the $25.00 reservation fee for 2020. As we come from Canada, this is a bit expensive for us due to the value of the dollar. 10/15/2019

Enjoyed the campsite right on the water! 10/15/2019

The staffs were very friendly. The environment was clean and private. I really enjoyed the idea of being on a semi island. We booked three more weekends before we left our first successful weekend. 10/15/2019

We absolutely loved it. Our first time and we found it to be very serene. We just would like you to keep prices the same and not raise them as it will be harder for us to decide to stay there again. We would love to stay again and longer if the price is right... 10/15/2019

Stayed on a sunset view site in October. Site was great with hookups on either side of our site (not typical of all sites). Employees were pleasant and facilities appeared clean (full hookup so only stepped in to see what they were like)... 10/15/2019

We enjoyed our stay very much,nice trails ,quite nights,nice and clean. We have already reserved 3 nights for 2020. 10/15/2019

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Walleye Fishing Season New York State

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May 2, 2020

Our Campground is not open yet, but New York State's Walleye Fishing Season starts today.

May 2

Opening Day 2020

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May 15, 2020

We open May 15, 2020 for the Season. Make sure to reserve your sites now. We expect another record year at Association Island KOA!

May 15

Band - Mood Swing

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May 23, 2020

Live Band Saturday night 8 to 10 pm

May 23

USO Fort Drum Scavenger Hunt 2020

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May 30, 2020

The USO Fort Drum is having its first annual scavenger hunt for service members and their families. Hunt participants must be DOD card holders 12 years of age or older but...

May 30

Father's Day Fishing Derby

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Jun 13, 2020

Every year, on the Saturday of Father's Day weekend, we hold an on shore Fishing Derby for the Children on the Island. A nominal entry fee funds prizes for the children. ...

Jun 13

Bass Season Starts June 20th

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Jun 20, 2020

New York State Bass Season Starts June 20th for 2020 (Third Saturday in June). Call ahead to reserve your Marina slips, or charter our Fishing Boat. Rent our pontoon...

Jun 20

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Hire Rodfather Fishing Charters, Located on Association Island, for some amazing Lake Ontario sports fishing. Go for the big trophy fish: king salmon, walleye, bass, steelhead, lake and brown trout, etc. Book May to June for steelhead, May to July for brown trout, May to early August for lake trout, May and August for trophy walleye, late June to July for hot zone king salmon, mid-August thru September for king salmon during the staging period. Call 1-800-393-4189 to reserve your day!

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Lake Ontario provides thrilling boating experiences for speed boats and sailing boats and windsurfing. In the early to mid 1970's, Association Island was the training facility for the US Sailing Team and was the center of numerous national and international sailing and windsurfing competitions, particularly leading up to the 1976 Montreal Olympics. As one of the Great Lakes, be prepared for fast-changing wind and wave conditions. Less experienced boaters should stay in the calmer Henderson Bay side of Association Island. Association Island does not yet rent out any motor boats or sailboats. Several of the local marinas rent out boats, but availability is limited so you should make plans well in advance. Also, there are several local licensed captains who will provide boat tours of Henderson Bay by the hour or half-day.

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Robert G. Wehle State Park is the region's newest park, and is located 3 miles from Association Island. The former estate of Mr. Wehle, the park boasts 1,100 acres and over 17,000 ft of spectacular Lake Ontario shoreline. Available are over 10 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails, tennis court, picnicking. Hunting is allowed in designated areas during the season.

5182 State Park Road

Henderson, NY 13650

315-938-5302

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There are several public golf courses nearby, including: Bedford Creek (Executive Course) in Sackets Harbor, Adams Country Club (9-holes) in Adams, The Elms Gold Club (18-holes, 6087 yards, slope 110, 68 USGA rating), Ives Hill Country Club in Watertown (18-holes, 6646 yards, slope 123, 71.7 USGA rating). Please contact them directly for tee times and availability.

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Taking Requests for 2020 Large Group Bookings

If you are planning a large group booking or rally, we are accepting requests for 2020 and will work with you to coordinate a block of sites, building space for meals and/or...

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Interactive Site Map

We know most campers want a view of the sites available. Our interactive site map works well on your Computer, and accommodates some tablets. It may not view as well on your...

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Romantic Weddings and Receptions At...

If you're planning a wedding, imagine a romantic lake-side wedding ceremony and reception at Association Island. You can't beat the ambience of the naturally beautiful...

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Opening Day May 15 for 2020

Stay at Historic Association Island! We re-open May 15, for 2020. Operators available, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Campground Amenities

Ways to Stay

What Others Are Saying

Overall Camper Rating:

Campground Recreation

KOA Value Kard Rewards Program

Exlusive Benefits:

Campground Events

Walleye Fishing Season New York State

Opening Day 2020

Band - Mood Swing

USO Fort Drum Scavenger Hunt 2020

Father's Day Fishing Derby

Bass Season Starts June 20th

Local Area

Campground Blog

Taking Requests for 2020 Large Group Bookings

Interactive Site Map

Romantic Weddings and Receptions At...

Campground Awards and Programs

1000 Islands / Association Island KOA

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