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Dewolf Point State Park
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Dewolf Point State Park, September 2011
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Type State park
Location 45920 Country Route 191
Fineview, New York
Nearest city Alexandria Bay, New York
Area 13 acres (0.053 km2)
Created 1898 (1898)
Operated by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Visitors 15,893 (in 2014)
Open Late April to mid-September
Website Dewolf Point State Park

Dewolf Point State Park is a cool place to visit! It's a state park that covers about 13 acres. That's like 10 football fields! You can find it on Wellesley Island, right in the famous St. Lawrence River. This park is located in Jefferson County, New York. It first opened way back in 1898, as part of a bigger area called the St. Lawrence Reservation.

What Can You Do at Dewolf Point Park?

Dewolf Point State Park offers lots of fun activities for visitors. You can enjoy a nice picnic at one of the many tables. There's also a pretty gazebo where you can relax.

Boating and Fishing Fun

If you love the water, this park is perfect! It has a special boat launch and docks. This means you can easily get your boat into the water. You can also go fishing here. The park has great views overlooking Lake of the Isles.

Camping Adventures

Want to stay overnight? The park has a campground with places for tents and trailers. You can even rent cabins for a cozy stay. It's a great spot for a camping adventure with family or friends.

Easy to Find and Visit

Dewolf Point State Park is super easy to get to. It's very close to Interstate 81. This highway connects north to Highway 401 in Ontario, Canada. For visitors coming from Canada, this park is often the first fun spot they see after crossing the Thousand Islands Bridge into the United States.

The park is open for visitors from late April until the middle of September each year.

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