KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
I-81 to Exit 48 (Highway 342 East) Continue on 342 to where it ends at Highway 3. Turn left onto Highway 3 East. Travel 8 miles on 3 East. Turn left on Highway 3A (towards Adirondacks). Go to the end of 3A. Turn left (back onto 3 East, towards the Adirondacks). 6 miles to the campground. Turn left onto Hilltop Ln (about 1/2 mile past Natural Bridge city limits). You will see our KOA sign. Drive straight into the campground.
If you are coming from the Utica area, it is much easier to take Rt. 12 to Rt. 26 or Rt. 812, then to Rt. 3.
GPS: N44.07421, W075.47371
Get Google DirectionsNatural Bridge KOA is a GREAT Base Camp to explore all the Adirondacks and 1000 Islands has to offer. All of the listed attractions are within 60 minutes of the campground
Take a boat trip out to Boldt Castle and learn the love story of George and Louise Boldt.
Castle is located on Heart Island in the 1000 Islands and is only accessible by boat.
45 minute scenic drive from Natural Bridge KOA.
Before the dawn of modern America, bison and elk wandered the land now known as New York State, while lynx prowled in dense forests and giant eagles soared through the sky. Though the landscape and inhabitants have drastically changed, many of these same animals can still be discovered in their natural habitat, at Zoo New York.
30 minute drive into Watertown from Natural Bridge KOA.
Following the outbreak of the war between the United States and Great Britian in June of 1812, Sackets Harbor became the center of American naval and military activity for the upper St Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario.
Experience the history of the area and enjoy the quaint waterside town restaurants, shops and bakeries.
50 minute drive to Lake Ontario from Natural Bridge KOA.
Seasonal UPick, Wine Down with friends, Sunday brunch, music events... and even wine slushies.
30 minute drive from Natural Bridge KOA.
Fort Drum, located in beautiful Northern New York in Jefferson County, is home to the 10th Mountain Division (LI). Over 19,000 military members and their families call Fort Drum home and they employ nearly 5,000 civilian employees from the surrounding communities.
If you're lucky... you can hear the sounds of freedom from time to time.
15 minute drive from Natural Bridge KOA.
Uncle Sam Boat Tours means touring in the heart of the 1000 Islands. Uncle Sam has been providing scenic cruises of the Thousand Islands for over 85 years from its downtown Alexandria Bay, NY location opposite Boldt Castle.
Uncle Sam provides a variety of regularly scheduled sightseeing cruises, a Boldt Castle shuttle, luncheon and dinner cruises and private charters from May through October.
The most popular cruise is the Two Nation Tour, a 2 1/4 hour cruise departing from its homeport of Alexandria Bay. This features a narrated international tour offering enjoyment of historic and scenic wonders in both American and Canadian waters. At the end of each trip there is an optional stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island for a self-guided tour.
Start your vacation with a cruise aboard Uncle Sam Boat Tours experiencing the beauty of the 1000 Islands. It's not just a tour, it's FUN!
NO PASSPORTS EVER REQUIRED ON ANY OF OUR TOURS. ALL CRUISES ARE SMOKE FREE.
45 min scenic drive from Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA.
The Salmon Run Mall is a 678,118 square foot shopping mall located in Watertown, New York. Its anchors are Sears, Bon Ton, Burlington Coat Factory, Best Buy, Gander Mountain, Dick's Sporting Goods and JCPenney. It also contains a Regal Cinemas.
40 minutes into Watertown from Natural Bridge KOA.
Located in the heart of the beautiful 1000 Islands. A Vacation Paradise awaits you… Amidst the gentle waters of the St. Lawrence Seaway there is a place like no other, Alexandria Bay. The waters guide you to a place of year-round beauty and a sportsman's paradise. Of the 1,860 islands that dot the St. Lawrence and comprise the 1000 Island region, many of the most amazing can be found in and surrounding Alexandria Bay.
45 minute scenic drive from Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA.
The Adirondack Regions feature over 100 welcoming communities, mountains, lakes, verdant valleys, and steep cliffs. Spanning more than six million acres, the Adirondack Mountains are home to the largest protected natural area in the lower 48 of the United States. Like a patchwork quilt, the Adirondacks are made up of twelve distinct regional destinations, each offering their own brand of Adirondack adventure.
From ATVing on the Tug Hill Plateau, to shopping for fresh veggies and delicious cheeses, the Adirondack Tug Hill Region offers wilderness explorations and bountiful farmers' markets. Explore the natural wonders of Whetstone Gulf State Park, and the wild backcountry of Tug Hill State Forest.
The Adirondack Seaway offers some of the diverse terrain, from the foothills of the Adirondacks to the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Camp on Cranberry Lake and enjoy paddling, complete a family friendly trail challenge including a tour of easy access waterfalls, and cast a line for trophy fishing! From outdoor activities, to family-friendly dining, find a perfect Adirondack adventure.
6 mile drive to the start of the Adirondacks from Natural Bridge KOA.
Watertown Farm & Craft Market. Hello, market-goers! Every year, the Season of the Watertown Farm and Craft Market comes to life in downtown, Watertown. Join them each Wednesday from 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM and explore a variety of farm and craft products, a wide offering of local goods and more! A 35 minute drive from #TheBridge.
The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market. Market Hours: May 27 - October 14, 2022, Fridays, 1pm - 6pm. Location: Farmers Market Pavilion,150 Riverside Dr. (behind Carthage Rescue Squad). Established for the express purpose of enabling local farmers and gardeners to augment their sales of surplus vegetables, fruits, baked goods, and homemade handicraft items. 15 minute drive from #TheBridge.
Harrisville Farmers Market. May 28-Oct 29, Saturdays 9am-4pm. We are local vendors that grow vegetables and do a variety of different crafts ranging from homemade soaps and knitted/ crocheted items to baked goods and engraved signs/ cups. Located at Scenic View, Harrisville, just south of Rt 3. 13 minute drive into the Adirondacks from #TheBridge.
In 1986, “The Farmer's Wife”, Nancy Robbins, founded Old McDonald's Farm as a way to contribute to the family's income while also being home with her then small children. Nancy, being raised in the city of Watertown herself, had a vision to provide an opportunity for the non-farming public to experience first-hand the joy of the country, animals and agriculture.
Today, Old McDonald's Farm has set the stage for an educational, agricultural, hands- on adventure for “kids” of all ages! At Old McDonald's Farm, they take pleasure in providing kids and kids-at-heart with opportunities to learn about and have fun with agriculture. Old McDonald's Farm is all hands-on, from feeding our huge cows, to petting and walking amongst dozens of goats, from touring our modern dairy farm, to visiting our special reindeer!
48 minute drive from #TheBridge
Rock Island Lighthouse and Nature Tour in Clayton, NY. Board the Night Heron, our unique glass-bottomed boat and learn about the fish and wildlife that share the river with us. Peer through the glass at an underwater ship wreck, the topography of the river bottom, one of the region's largest underwater shoals and dock cribs left over from the Gilded Age. Spend an hour exploring Rock Island State Park and climb to the top of its historic 1847 lighthouse for an unparalleled view of the St. Lawrence River. Your experienced guide will explain current threats to the river, its fish, birds and landscapes, and what's being done to protect and preserve them. Learn how the Thousand Islands were created, the difference between an island and a shoal, and the fugitive from justice credited with saving the river from winter navigation.
Welcome to Singer Castle.…where history is more than a time past.
Singer Castle on Dark Island is open to the public to visitors who wish to have a guided tour of the intricate architecture, beautiful furnishings and puzzling secret passages of our magnificent 100-year old Castle.
Welcome to Thousand Islands Museum. Push open the polished fir door at 312 James Street in Clayton, New York, and enter the past. Venture along the photo-lined hallway to discover an intriguing world of hard work and heartache, passion and patriotism, triumph and tragedy. Meet heroes and villains; explore castles and caves.You have entered the Thousand Islands Museum and the possibilities are endless.
Meet the owners: Hello fellow ice cream fanatics! We are Kevin and Nicole Schunck, the owners of Treats & Tiques! First and foremost, we'd like to thank Kelly and Jeff Lawton for building Treats & Tiques into the landmark it is today. Our number one priority is to continue the legacy the Lawton's started over 30 years ago by providing the same excellent service and experience you've all been accustomed to. Yes, we're still serving up Hershey's lce Cream in the giant sizes the North Country is known for! So get ready to see some familiar faces (and new ones!) scooping up your favorite treats! We can't wait to meet all of you.
Just a 3 minute mouthwatering drive from Natural Bridge KOA.
The Indian River and the 18 lakes in its watershed occupy an extraordinary landscape of rocky, wooded uplands and teeming wetlands, lakes, and waters. Sitting astride the rugged, geologic backbone of the Frontenac Arch connecting the Adirondacks to Algonquin Park in Canada, the Indian River Lakes and neighboring Thousand Islands share a vital confluence of pathways for migratory birds and one of the most diverse habitats for wildlife in the northeast. The Indian River Lakes Conservancy was created in 1998 to preserve, protect, and encourage the sustainable management of these uniquely valuable water, land and biological resources for the benefit and enrichment of future generations. This remains our abiding purpose and commitment.
50 minute drive from Natural Bridge KOA
The 1009-acre Greenwood Creek State Forest is one of the 43 state forests in St. Lawrence County. There is a 1.8-mile Nature Trail that loops around in this state forest. The nature trail includes many points of interest, including a bubbling encased spring.
The trail traverses through a red pine plantation into hardwoods, then skirts the border of a hardwood forest and red pine stand showing the distinct characteristics of each forest type. The trail then drops into the lower elevations of the forest before it again climbs into the hardwoods, where it follows rock ridges along which raspberry, blueberry, and shadberry (also known as juneberry and serviceberry) patches are found. From the ridges, the trail descends into a spruce–fir wetland area, following a small brook for approximately 500 feet before the trail completes the 1.8-mile loop and ends back at the picnic area.
Greenwood Creek State Forest also offers a 1/4 mile nature trail that leads to an observation platform overlooking a wetland habitat through which Greenwood Creek flows.
20-minute scenic drive from Natural Bridge KOA
Located in the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the Antique Boat Museum is the premier freshwater boating museum in North America. The ABM's collections hold over 320 unique boats and thousands of related artifacts and archives. Our 4.5-acre campus comes alive with speedboat rides, a working skiff livery, and educational programs. ABM hosts many special events including the longest-running annual boat show and so much more!
55-minute scenic drive from Natural Bridge KOA
The Natural Bridge Falls are actually an unnamed group of waterfalls located on the Indian River just outside the hamlet of Natural Bridge. Depending upon who is counting, there are four or five waterfalls here.
To get there, locate Natural Bridge on NY 3, between Carthage and Harrisville. There are four streets in the hamlet which take you south off Route 3. Depot Street is the east-most of these. As you proceed out of the hamlet, the road will curve and you will come to an intersection. The North Croghan Road will be on your right and the Slye Road on your left. These falls are to the east and north of this intersection.
For additional Natural Bridge information, check out this Historical Photo Collection: https://historic-naturalbridge.com/
Those who founded this institution set out to collect the tools and equipment used to make maple sugar and syrup from the earliest times to the present. The core groups were, and still are, from Lewis County, but several others from across the maple region also joined in creating this repository of artifacts and written documents.
The American Maple Museum was founded in 1977 to preserve the history and evolution of the North American maple syrup industry. The American Maple Museum is a non-profit organization chartered by the NY State Board of Regents and is recognized by the North American Maple Syrup Council and the International Maple Syrup Institute.
*26-minute drive from #TheBridge.
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