Natural Bridge / Watertown KOA Journey General Information

We have always taken requests but have never been able to guarantee sites... which many people would like.  So we have included a Select My Site fee of $20/reservation which guarantees the site you choose. We will still attempt to meet your request to be next to friends/family or in the sites you prefer, but if a site guarantee fee has not been paid you may be shifted to another site reservation to accommodate everyone. If you pay the fee you will not be moved from the site you request

We welcome guests who are traveling with their 4-legged friends. To ensure every guest has an enjoyable experience, thank you for following our Pet Rules:

• Aggressive pets of any breed will not be allowed in the campground. Any pet showing aggression or guarding behaviors must be removed from the property.
  
• Pets must be leashed at all times (no longer than 6'), except for designated off-leash area (such as KampK9).
  
• Pets must immediately be picked up after. Waste bags are provided in the office and in the KampK9 area.
  
• We do allow pets in RV and Kabin sites, but restrict tent sites to no pets.
  
• Pets are not to be left alone, either outside or in the camper or Kabins.
  
• If owners are not able to control their pet's barking (day or night), they must remove the pet from the property.
  
• For health and safety reasons, pets are not allowed in buildings.
  
• Limit 2 dogs. For additional dogs please inquire at time of reservation. Additional charges may apply.
  
• Service dogs of all breeds are welcome at our KOA Campground. However, these animals must follow leash restraint policies and may not exhibit aggressive behavior.
  

Please Note: New York state law requires all pets to be up-to-date on their shots. A copy of the rabies certificate/ vaccines should be available at time of check in for all pets.

Entrance onto the campground property constitutes permission for the management of Natural Bridge KOA to photograph and video our guests and visitors while on the premises, and to use any resulting pictures for any lawful purpose without compensation to the individual or family.  If special circumstances demand a waiver of this policy for you or your family, please contact the office at 315-644-4098 before your stay and we will make the appropriate accommodations.

Help Us Protect Adirondack Trees. Moving firewood transports tree-killing insects. Please leave your firewood at home, and BUY IT WHERE YOU BURN IT. Firewood is available to purchase in the area. It is also sold for your convenience in the camp store with free site delivery. The forest will thank you!
To protect our natural resources, please follow state regulations:

• Do not bring firewood with you when you travel.
  
• Purchase locally what you need for your stay.
  
• Burn all firewood in your campsite fire rings. Never leave the fire unattended.
  
• Leave any extra firewood for the next camper. Never transport firewood home.
  
• Spread the word with family & friends.
  
• www.DontMoveFirewood.org
  

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, we do not permit the following:

• Fireworks, Sparklers, Snap Poppers.
  
• Guns of any kind (includes BB & paintball) or bows/arrows.
  
• Laser pointers or other extreme light devices.
  
• Accessing playground or riding bikes after nightfall.
  
• Any actions damaging trees/bushes, sites or other campground property.
  
• Moving fire rings around the site.
  

We are a small campground and share foot, paw and bicycle traffic with vehicles on our main roadways. Please drive carefully and consciously. Our max speed in the park is 5 MPH.

Thanks to some great input from our guests, we have adjusted our arrival/departure times to better meet travel schedules.
2pm - Check-in for Cabins, RV & Tent sites
10:30am - Check-out for Cabins
11am - Check-out for RV & Tent sites

We understand early arrival or late departure exceptions are sometimes needed. Let us know and we'll do our very best to make the space available for your camping enjoyment. The fee schedule is $7 per hour early/late, unless waived for special circumstances. Thank you for helping us provide consistent and thoughtful service to all our camping guests.

Our pool is open each day during the season from 9 am - 7 pm.  Adults only swim is open 12 - 1 pm. Our pool is heated to 80 degrees: warm enough for all ages to enjoy and cool enough to provide a refreshing dip.
Please join us in following state safety guidelines:

• NEVER SWIM ALONE. A minimum of two adults (18 years of age or older) must be present whenever the pool is in use, with at least one adult remaining on the pool deck.
  
• Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied to the bathing facility by a parent or guardian (an adult who is responsible for the children and their behavior).
  
• Only use this facility during posted hours of operation.
  
• Don't drink alcohol and swim.
  
• For everyone's safety, enjoy the pool without jumping, running or rough play.
  
• Please read and follow all posted signs.
  

Only campground guests are authorized to use the swimming facilities. At registration, all guests are invited to read and initial receipt of the mandatory brochure Use of Our Swimming Facilities.

Office & Kamp Store

• 9am-7pm (Sun-Thu)
  
• 9am-9pm (Fri-Sat and Holiday Extended Weekends)
  

Quiet Hours are 10pm - 8am. We work hard to deliver an amazing experience for each of our guests. While some campers like to stay up late, others like to get up early. Please be courteous to your neighbors and observe the quiet times. A few tips: turn down music, keep voices low, control slamming doors, shield excess lighting. Thank you for being mindful of others during your stay.

All Vehicles must have a car pass visible at all times. RV sites are sized for 1 recreational vehicle (Trailer or Motorhome) and a tow vehicle. Any extra vehicles that do not fit on the site pad will be charged $10/vehicle/day.  Vehicle owners must check in with the office upon arrival, and park in the designated visitor/overflow parking area.

Our sites are permited and rated for 1 four-person family (up to 2 adults). There is a small daily charge for each added guest, with a maximum of 3 adults and 6 persons on any RV or Tent site. No additional persons are available for the Kamping Kabins.

Camping guests may invite day visitors during their stay, limited based on daily campground maximum persons. Please contact the office to reserve your visitor's spot. Day visitors are welcome between 9 am and the start of quiet hours. All visitors must register at the office upon arrival. An adult member of your camper's family must be at the campground the entire time your visitor is at the campground and is responsible for your visitor's actions during their stay. Visitors are asked to park in the designated visitor parking and to please leave their pets at home. Fee Schedule: M-Th $5/person/day, F-Su $10/person/day, Holidays $20/person/day.

Golf Carts and other driving off-road motorized vehicles (ATV/Dirt Bikes/Mopeds) is prohibited in the campground but can be towed in and left connected during your stay.

We have free WiFi at every site in the campground.

We believe in celebrating the great outdoors, and part of that celebration means taking good care of it. In addition to creating more sustainable ways to operate, using environmentally safe maintenance/cleaners, and choosing greener options on future projects... we are avid recyclers! Please bring your recycled items (bottles/cans/plastic, and separated cardboard) to our Recycling Center located next to our dumpster. All other household waste can be bagged and placed inside the dumpster. We do have future plans for composting options.

For all sites, we have a 3 night minimum stay for Holiday weekends. For Kamping Kabins, we have a 2 night minimum stay on weekends (Fri-Sun).

We follow the KOA Cancellation Policy with the following exceptions: Due to reservation lead time and campsite availability, we are unable to offer refunds on Holiday Weekends & Long Term stays.

Please refrain from inappropriate language and actions with respect to race, religion, sexual origin, and politics. Alcohol is permitted by legal drinking age adults. Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. The presence of any controversial language, actions, visuals, or symbols that are widely deemed offensive or inappropriate (i.e. confederate flag, swastika, racial slurs, etc.) will not be permitted on our property.

Please reference KOA policy:  https://koa.com/contact-us/faqs/8/809/

Anyone using these facilities must do so with the understanding that the campground is provided as a ­recreational facility only, and it may not be used as a primary residence. If you are asked to leave for any reason by the ­management of the campground, you must do so immediately or you accept that you will be treated as a trespasser by the appropriate local authorities. Camping has inherent risks associated with outside activities. We are not ­responsible for injuries or damages occurring as part of the inherent risks of any camping environment. All campers must maintain insurance; your units are not covered by the campground's insurance. If you purposely violate campground policy, rules or direction from management, you will be asked to leave and no refunds issued. Campground policy and rules can be updated and posted at any time.

"Come to Explore, Stay to Relax! That's what we felt our very first visit to #TheBridge."

For James and Stacia, owning a campground was one of those BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) dreams for the distant future. As many of us have had to navigate the changes over the last few years, the timing for the Maddens to jump fully into the camping adventure became a now or never. James has always loved the great outdoors: skating, hiking, surfing, enjoying the peace and connection found in nature. He is a designer by trade and has a passion for rock guitar, so we just may experience some fun music events at the Kampground. Stacia grew up camping with her family, and the fun she had at the KOAs being some of her fondest memories. She is prior Navy and has a background in facilities, but her passion is good food, great friends, and feisty corgis. While protecting the peaceful and quiet reputation the park has earned over the past years, James & Stacia are also excited to find ways to bring value to everyone and create the best camper experience available.