Camp Wegatchie in Watertown

CampWegatchie is located on the Oswegatchie River near Oxbow, NY featuring private waterfront views from a unique setting. Excellent fishing on the river for small mouth bass, bullhead, pike and walleye. Many surrounding lakes such as Moon lake, Yellow lake and Black Lake offer even more. There is a place to keep your boat right at the cabin.  Wood ducks, Canada geese, whip-or-wills, deer, turkeys and an occasional bald eagle are some of the wildlife you will see.  The updated cabin has a small master bedroom with a full size bed plus a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds including one double bed. The living room couch also pulls out to a double. The cabin comfortably accomodates 6 adults but can sleep 8. Sweeping views from everywhere bring the water right into the cabin. The village of Oxbow is just 2 miles away for gas & convenience items at The Oxbow Store.  The town of Gouverneur is 8 miles away for shopping, dining, bowling, golf and hospital. Alexandria Bay is 25 miles away and it's 40 miles to Watertown.

We provide 2 kayaks and two canoes with paddles and life jackets for your use. The cabin has an eat-in kitchen which is well outfitted. Unlimited on-demand hot water in the clean modern bathroom. A 12,000 BTU AC/dehumidifer unit assures your comfort in all conditions. Stacked washer/dryer. A TV that plays DVDs or VHS tapes from our cabin collection (no cable tv). A radio/tape/CD player. Board games. Deck table and picnic table plus stocked fire pit with chairs for 8. Outdoor propane grill. Big rope swing over the water. Stairs and handrail down to the river give you great access to the water. Horseshoes game area, skeet thrower and a big lawn for tents, frisbee, etc.   800 acres of State Forest for hikes, shooting or whatever.  The river has smooth water for miles upstream or mild rapids downstream for the more adventurous. Keep your fishing boat right at camp in the eddy cove (launch at the State ramp 2 miles away) . 

Excellent fishing. Swimming, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, hiking, rope swing. A short walk to the State Forest for hikes to Yellow Lake, Lookout Rock, Elmdale and more. The Thousand Island area attractions and Alexandria Bay are just 25 minutes away with great dining, tours and night life. The OLG casino at Gananoque Ontario, Canada is about an hour away. There are dozens of lakes in the area too. Watertown is 40 minutes away for malls and movies. 

Rentals on a weekly or monthly basis only. Supply your own linens and towels.  No security deposit required. Saturday changeover.