Potsdam / Canton / Massena, New York

Potsdam / Canton / Massena are towns located in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. Potsdam is a cultural and educational hub of Northern New York. The town is named after the city of Potsdam in Germany. The Town of Potsdam also contains a village named Potsdam. Potsdam is centrally located within the county and is northeast of Canton, the county seat. Massena is located on the northern Canadian border of the county. The population was 12,883 at the 2010 census. The town of Massena contains village also named Massena. The town and its village are named after André Masséna, a general and Marshal of France during the Napoleonic Wars.

Popular Tourist Attractions in an RV Rental Potsdam New York

 A nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the folk culture and living traditions of New York's North Country. Explore this site in an RV rental Potsdam NY to discover the diverse customs and traditions like storytelling, music, crafts, foodways, and folk art-that make life special in our region, from the St. Lawrence River to the Adirondack Mountains.

The Frank S. McCullough, Jr. Hawkins Point Visitors Center

The Frank S. McCullough, Jr. Hawkins Point Visitors Center and Boat Launch offers panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River and state-of-the-art hands-on exhibits. This place offers many opportunities to learn about energy in a fun setting when you visit in an RV rental Potsdam New York. You can hop on a bicycle generator and turn pedal power into electricity or have a hair-raising experience with static electricity using our Van de Graaff generator. Their audiovisual terrain map charts the course of the mighty St. Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Massena.

Potsdam Public Museum

The Potsdam Public Museum offers visitors a chance to see artifacts from the area's distant past. It focuses on the history of the Village of Potsdam since the eighteenth century. Among the items displayed at the museum are books, photographs, maps, artworks, genealogies and industrial artifacts, including tools and textiles. The museum first existed as a church in the late nineteenth century. It later became a library before starting its current role as an historical museum. The archives available are quite comprehensive and include a record of many of the businesses in the area since 1800.

Campgrounds Near Potsdam-Canton-Massena 

Massena International Kampground

This Family owned and operated campground provides spacious sites with planned activities throughout the camping season. They have a clean and comfortable place that you and your family could call home. They have swimming pools, fishing, Line Dancing, Ice cream cone social, September Fall Feast and more for your RV rental Canton NY! This is a perfect campground for an RV rental Canton New York.

Here are the facilities that you can enjoy in an RV rental Canton New York:
 
50 - 30 Amp Service
Full Hookups
Free Cable TV - 70+ channels
BIG RIG Friendly
LP Gas tanks / metered
Large, Level, Open or Wooded Sites
Sparkling Restrooms
Free Hot Showers
Playground 
Camping & RV Supplies Store
Storage Available
Firewood
Laundry
Dump Station

Coles Creek State Park

Coles Creek State Park has wooded and open campsites near a swimming beach on Lake St. Lawrence. The lake is ideal for boating and fishing as well. A marina on the mouth of Coles Creek lies just north of the park entrance. The park also has a playground, playing fields and a large pavilion for your RV rental Massena NY.

The parks and historic sites have countless amenities and activities to make your visit fun and enjoyable in your RV rental Massena New York<. Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of what you can expect for your RV rental Potsdam NY.
 
Boat Launches
Boat Rentals
Camper Recreation (Accessible)
Campsites
Dockage
Dumping Stations
Empire Passport Accepted
Fishing
Food
Grills
Hunting
Marina
Pavilions (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Powerboats
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Showers (Accessible)
Swimming Beach
Tent/Trailer Sites (Accessible)

Higley Flow State Park

Higley Flow State Park is nestled among the Adirondack foothills on the picturesque Raquette River. Spacious campsites, separated from neighbors by pine trees, abound in the park for campers for rent in Messena NY. The terrain is hilly and heavily wooded and there is a sandy beach on the reservoir of the Raquette River. The scenic river is ideal for canoeing and fishing. The Beaver Pond Nature Trail has interpretive signs that describe the six distinct habitats through which the trail passes. Hiking trails double as cross-country ski trails in winter, when snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing are also allowed here. You’ll love staying here in your RV rentals Potsdam New York.

Events 

Sports

The State University of New York at Potsdam, also known as SUNY Potsdam, or, colloquially, Potsdam, is a public university located in the village of Potsdam in St. Lawrence County, in the U.S. state of New York. Founded in 1816, it is among the 50 oldest colleges in the United States. It is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Education and Professional Studies, and the Crane School of Music.

Festivals

The Remington Arts Festival - It was started in 2002 by engaged Cantonians to celebrate Canton’s native son, Frederic Remington, and the culture of arts in the North Country of New York. The Festival brings visitors from all over the North Country, New York State to engage with Canton’s rich history and enjoy a weekend of family-friendly events focusing on local art and artists.

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