McLear’s Cottage Colony Campground — A Special Waterfront Gem on Black Lake. Nestled on nearly 9 acres with convenient accessible level waterfront at the widest and most scenic part of Black Lake, McLear’s Cottage Colony Campground is a favorite seasonal destination with over 50 years of history. This unique Outdoor Hospitality property offers abundant recreation, waterfront beauty, and expansion potential like no other.
Property Features:
- 13 fully-equipped lakefront & lakeside Amish style cottages, 4 cozy camping cabins.
- 15 waterfront full-hookup RV sites. with dedicated dock and boat slips. 7 large, private pull-thru RV sites
- Marina, a revenue booster with Nearly 1000 ' dock, 50 slips and Only Marine Gas on this popular 20 mile long Lake!
- Another revenue gem- popular Fish Bone Café with indoor dining, outside deck and screened in multifunction patio.
- 1261 ' level waterfront this 8.9 acre campground on park-like setting with lush trees, landscaped -room to expand!
Guests return year after year for their favorite cottage to relax and enjoy the Lake; the unbeatable fishing, scenic boating, and breathtaking views of the largest lake in St Lawrence County. Prime Location & Endless Potential: With room to grow, McLear’s is primed for its next chapter—whether it’s lakeside glamping, boutique cabin expansions, a larger RV park, or transforming it into a private family compound. All this, with close proximity to local wineries, golf courses, restaurants, museums, and parks.
Just 20 minutes from Alexandria Bay and the St. Lawrence Seaway, and within easy reach of Ottawa, Montreal, and the Adirondack Mountains — making this a strategic destination for regional tourism. Whether you've dreamed of owning your own Campground, a lakeside development opportunity, or a legacy property for your family, McLear’s Cottage Colony Campground offers it all — and more.