Book three or more nights. Your last night's on us.
The summer crowd heads home, the St. Lawrence turns quiet and gold, and the freighters keep drifting past your site. Book three or more nights this fall and the last one comes off the bill.
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The season most people miss
is the one worth staying for.
Here's the thing about fall on the St. Lawrence. The crowds thin out. The water goes still. The maples along the shoreline light up, and the whole river feels like it's yours.
Cool, clear mornings. Afternoons still warm enough for the boat. Evenings made for a fire. Most campers pack it in after Labor Day. That's their loss, because the river saves its best for last.
Not a campground near the river. A campground that's on it.
Eighty-seven of our sites sit on or overlooking the St. Lawrence, close enough that the ocean freighters pass by near enough to wave at. You wake up to open water. You fall asleep to it.
This is the Thousand Islands. Fifty-five acres, a full marina, and a stretch of the river that most people only ever see from a tour boat. From your site, it's just the view.
River-view & waterfront sites
RV Sites
Marina Slips
On the River
Book three or more nights.
Your last night's on us.
Whether you're staying in an RV site, a cotage cottage, or a chalet that accommodates your whole crew, one night is complimentary. This applies whether you book three nights or ten.
New reservations only, code LASTNIGHT at checkout. One free night per reservation, applied automatically on stays of 3 or more nights. Stays Sept 8–Oct 31, 2026.
Details below.
Three ways to take it.
Cottages
Twelve island-named cottages, sleeping 2 to 4, each with a full kitchen and covered porch.
Chalets
Five riverfront chalets that sleep up to ten, 1,120 square feet, renovated in 2025.
RV Sites
248 full-hookup sites, oversized pull-thrus for 80-foot rigs, 87 on or overlooking the water.
You won't need to leave. But the door's wide open.
Fifty-five acres means the good stuff is a short walk, not a drive. Here's what's still humming once the summer rush heads home.
Why Knot Tiki Bar
Poolside and over the water, still pouring into the shoulder season. Wine slushies, a short menu, and an upper deck pointed straight down the river.
The Marina
Ninety slips, an attendant, and your own boat ramp. The fall-foliage runs are the best of the year, and the water's finally quiet.
Friday farmers market
Local produce and food trucks on-property Friday and Saturday mornings into late September, so a long stay never turns into a daily run into town.
The heated part
Two heated inground pools right beside the Tiki Bar, patios pointed at the water. They run into the shoulder season as the warm afternoons hold.
Pontoon & boat rentals
No boat? Rent one at the marina. Pontoons and fishing boats go right off our docks, so the foliage run to Boldt Castle never needs a trailer.
Room to roam
Pickleball courts, a dog park, and 55 acres of river frontage to walk. Bring the whole crew, the four-legged ones included.
The Sunset Lounge
Our new upper terrace on the Waterfront Pavilion, pointed straight at the evening light. Grab a cocktail, kick back, and enjoy.
The Bird Bath
Our on-site wash: two automatic bays, three self-serve bays, and a dog wash. Roll in dusty from the drive, park clean on the river.
The comfortable part
Bathhouses that helped earn our perfect Good Sam restroom score, laundry, The Rift boutique for the thing you forgot, and free WiFi across the resort.
The last warm evening of the year.
The grill going, the foliage doubled in the water, the Tiki Bar still pouring, and the Sunset Lounge terrace above the marina catching the last of the light.
Park once. The Thousand Islands does the rest.
Swan Bay sits in the middle of it all. Alexandria Bay five minutes south, Clayton fifteen west, Canada right across the bridge. When you feel like leaving the site, this is the local's short list.
5 min
Alexandria Bay, NY
Dinner on the water, the James Street shops, the Riverwalk. Uncle Sam Boat Tours has run from this dock since 1926.
10 min
Boldt Castle, by boat
George Boldt’s unfinished monument to love on Heart Island, water-access only and open into mid-October. In fall light, with the summer boats gone, you get the postcard without the crowd.
15 min
Clayton, NY
Home of the Antique Boat Museum, 320-plus vessels. Come October, riverfront Frink Park hosts Punkin Chunkin, trebuchets and all.
¼ mi
The bridge to Canada
The Thousand Islands Bridge starts a quarter mile from our gate. The toll is $3.25, and you can be having lunch in Ontario about fifteen minutes later.
1,184 reviews and counting.
Our Father's Day weekend at Swan Bay was fantastic. The staff was friendly, the park clean, and the location convenient. The live band at the Tiki Bar was a highlight. We'll definitely return!
Our fourth stay at Swan Bay Resort offers a luxury experience close to home. Convenient for shopping and sightseeing in Clayton and Alexandria Bay, it's a great asset to the community. We look forward to more visits with our dog, Bronson.
Our 2-night stay at Heart cottage was fantastic. The cottage was clean, well-stocked, and near the pools. Excellent customer service and beautiful views. Convenient access to Alexandria Bay and Clayton for shopping and dining. Pools cater to both adults and families. Very dog-friendly.
Common Questions
Book three or more nights on an RV site, cottage, or chalet for dates between September 8 and October 31. Enter code LASTNIGHT at checkout and your last night comes off the bill. One free night per reservation, whether you stay three nights or ten. Two-night stays are welcome at the regular rate.
New reservations only, code LASTNIGHT required. The offer doesn't apply to Spooktacular Weekend (October 23-24, 2026) or stays starting before September 8, and it can't be combined with other offers.
We accept cash, credit cards or debit cards.
Offer valid on new reservations only and cannot be applied to existing reservations. Book three or more nights and your last night is on us. One complimentary night per reservation, applied automatically on stays of three or more nights. Promo code LASTNIGHT must be entered at time of booking. Valid for stays September 8 through October 31, 2026. Booking window July 17 through October 31, 2026. Excludes Spooktacular Weekend (October 23-24, 2026) and any stay beginning before September 8, 2026. Discount applies to site and lodging rate only. Taxes, fees, and add-ons separate. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to availability. Swan Bay Resort and Marina reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
