State Park · New York
Waterson Point State Park
- Location
- Jefferson County, New York
- Nearest town
- 3.8 miles west of Alexandria Bay
- Type
- State Park
About Waterson Point State Park
Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River is the setting for this six-acre state park, one of the smaller units in the New York system. It occupies a small piece of land within the Town of Orleans, accessible only in relation to the river that surrounds it. The park sits near Wellesley Island State Park, a larger neighboring property on the same landmass.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Waterson Point State Park is in Jefferson County, New York, 3.8 miles west of Alexandria Bay. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Waterson Point State Park
Within 60 miles, closest first, straight-line. All 167 in New York →
Wellesley Island State ParkState Park · Jefferson County, NY0.3 miSW
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- Grass Point State ParkState Park · Jefferson County, NY3.4 miS
- Canoe-Picnic Point State ParkState Park · Jefferson County, NY4.6 miSW
- Kring Point State ParkState Park · Jefferson County, NY7.7 miNE
- Cedar Island State ParkState Park · St. Lawrence County, NY13 miNE
- Cedar Point State ParkState Park · Jefferson County, NY13 miSW
- Burnham Point State ParkState Park · Jefferson County, NY18 miSW
Towns near Waterson Point State Park
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.