July 2016

Merry Knoll Campground

38115 Route 12 E

Clayton NY  13824

Phone: 315-686-3055

Web: https://www.merryknollcampground.com/

Rates:

This family owned and run campground does not take credit cards. We had to send a check for $100 to hold our reservation, and we paid the balance upon arrival. With 50 amp service, we paid a total of $386 for a week’s stay. In retrospect, we did not need 50 amp service since our A/C was never needed. Cabins are also available to rent.

Rates & Reservations (taken from web site)

CAMPSITE RATES

Water & Electric (Off Season)

$35.00
Kids 13 & Under +$1.00
Kids 14 – 18 +$2.00
Extra Adults +$6.00

Water, Electric & Sewer (Off Season)

$38.00
Kids 13 & Under +$1.00
Kids 14 – 18 +$2.00
Extra Adults +$6.00

Water & Electric (In Season)

$38.00
Kids 13 & Under +$1.00
Kids 14 – 18 +$2.00
Extra Adults +$6.00

Water, Electric & Sewer (In Season)

$43.00 ($38.70 with your Good Sam Discount)
Kids 13 & Under +$1.00
Kids 14 – 18 +$2.00
Extra Adults +$6.00

Off-Season Group Special

4 or more units, stay with us for 3 nights or longer, at $30. per night for 2 people.  AC/electric heater/50 amps, additional campers extra $.

Campers Off Season Special

Stay 3 nights or more at a nightly rate of $32.00/2 people.  AC / electric heater or 50 amps extra.  This off season special is valid 5/10 – 6/23   and 9/6 – 10/15 .

Please Note: A three night non-refundable deposit is required for all Holiday Weeks including Canadian Holidays.

 OTHER RATES

50 Amp Electric Service (inc. air/elec heat)

$9.00 per night

Air Conditioning/Electric Heater Camping Units 30′ or longer

$4.00 per night

Air Conditioning/Electric Heater Camping Units under 30′

$3.00 per night

Lot:

This is a decent sized park with multiple levels as it starts higher up and sites continue moving closer to the St. Lawrence River. There are pull through and back in lots. All sights are relatively level on grass or gravel (we were on grass). The park is close to town. (We do not have a park map to post.)

Amenities: Electric – 30 and 50 amp, Water – Yes, Sewer – Yes, TV – No, Internet – No

Other Conveniences: Laundry, Showers, Game Room, Pool, Playground, Fishing Pier, Firewood for Purchase

Other Inconveniences: I don’t recall a dedicated dog walking area.

Positives: Location – it is a great place to stay to spend time in and around the St. Lawrence River and to explore the 1000 Islands area of NY. The owners are very nice and helpful. Information is provided about things to do and places to eat in the area. Some sites have awesome views of the river. Folks tend to congregate outside to talk, drink wine, etc. while enjoying the nightly sunsets over the river.

Negatives: Sites are not very spacious, but in the grassy open area in which we were parked, we did not feel closed in. Roads are tight and twisty, so you must be careful. The park, which is only open from sometime around April until about the middle of October, stays pretty full, so you probably need a reservation.