Cedar Island State Park

Cedar Island State Park is a protected natural area on an island in Chippewa Bay within the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River. The property spans part of the island and provides river access with basic camping sites and boat docking facilities.

The land became part of the state's St. Lawrence Reservation system in 1898, when New York began systematically protecting river areas. This move was part of an early wave of conservation efforts that shaped the region.

The park serves as a gathering place where visitors experience the St. Lawrence River up close through camping and water-based activities along its banks. People come here to listen to the river and watch local boats moving between islands in the region.

The island is accessible only by boat, with the main launch point at the Village of Chippewa Bay. Visitors should arrange their water transportation in advance or use local boat services.

The park shares the island with private landowners, occupying precisely half of the total island territory. This mixed-use arrangement shows how public and private interests coexist on the same piece of land.