Robert Moses State Park - Thousand Islands
32 Beach Marina Road
Massena, NY 13662
- General Information: (315) 769-8663
Robert Moses State Park is located partly on the mainland and partly on Barnhart Island. Visitors reach the park through a tunnel under the Eisenhower Lock. The park is spacious, home to a large variety of flora and fauna and offers a multitude of recreational opportunities, including wooded campsites and cabins, a marina and boat launch, some of the best fishing in the Northeast, picnic areas, a swimming beach, tennis courts and a year round nature center. The nature center also offers holiday, special events and school outreach programs. The park's nature, hiking and cross-country skiing trails wind through fields, forests and wetlands, with overlooks showcasing spectacular views. In winter, the park also welcomes snowmobilers.
Pavilion Information
Robert Moses has four pavilions/tents. Prices range from $50 to $100 and can accommodate 50 to 300 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.
Current Water Quality - Beach Results
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
19 Robinson Bay Road, P.O Box 548 Massena, NY 13662
Hours of Operation
- Open year round.
- Robert Moses State Park Nature Center: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, daily from 9am to 5pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- 2023 Swimming Season: 6/24 - 9/4; 11 am - 7 pm
2023 Camping/Cabin Season:
Long Sault: 5/19 - 10/8
Barnhart: 5/19 - 9/3
*Please note within the camping season time frame, some loops/sites may open later or close earlier. For more details, please call the park or visit http://www.newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com- Boat Dockage (Transient) & Boat Rentals: 5/20 - 10/9
- Beach picnic shelter available by permit.
- The marina operates from May 18 through October 1.
Fees & Rates
Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.
The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
- Boat Dockage
Day Use (Peak) $7
Day Use (NonPeak) $6
Campers $12
Overnight (No Elec) $19 (prime)Surcharges
Weekend/Hol $4
Out-of-State $5
Pumpout $5- Boat Rental
16 foot / 20 HP:
Hour $37.80
Full Day $162
Week $648
*$150 Deposit
18 foot / 50 HP pontoon boat
Day $216
Week $1,000
*$250 Deposit
14 foot / 8 HP
Hour $27
Day $108
Week $432
*$100 Deposit
Reservations can be made by calling Robert Moses Marina 315-764-0022- Camping
Campsites:
$18-$34/night*
*Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents
Cabins:
Weekly: $434
Daily: daily rate is 1/4 the weekly charge
Surcharges
Non-NYS resident $28/weekly
Non-NYS resident $7/daily- Picnic Shelter
- $150 Reservation Fee
- Vehicle Entry Fee
Car Parking & Beach Use: Free
Bus Use (Daily):
Commercial $75
Non Profit $35
Maps
New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.
Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Biking
- Boat Launches
- Boat Rentals
- Campsites, Cabins & Lodging (Accessible)
- Dockage
- Fishing
- Grills
- Hiking
- Marina
- Nature Center
- Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
- Playgrounds
- Playing Fields
- Showers (Accessible)
- Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
- Swimming Beach
- Visitor Center