🏆🏆🏆🏆 River Golf — 18-hole state park golf course along the St. Lawrence River — playing golf with views of the Thousand Islands and Canadian shore
St. Lawrence State Park Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf course along the St. Lawrence River near Ogdensburg — offering stunning views of the river and the Canadian shore (Ontario) across the water. The course is one of several operated by New York State Parks, making championship-quality golf affordable for everyone. The St. Lawrence River at this point is about a mile wide — a dramatic backdrop for golf. Ogdensburg is the oldest settlement in northern New York, founded as a French fort (La Présentation) in 1749.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Ogdensburg, NY (Canadian border!) |
| Greens Fees | $15–$25 |
| Course | 18 holes — river views! |
| City | French fort 1749 — oldest in N. NY! |
About St. Lawrence Golf
St. Lawrence State Park Golf Course in Ogdensburg provides public golf along the St. Lawrence River — the international boundary between the United States and Canada. The course overlooks the river where ocean-going vessels transit the St. Lawrence Seaway between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic. Ogdensburg, founded in 1749, is one of the oldest settlements in northern New York.
Things to Do
Playing 18 holes of public golf with St. Lawrence River views, watching international ship traffic, picnicking, and enjoying the Canadian border scenery.
Insider Tips
Border country: St. Lawrence State Park sits along the US-Canada border — the world’s longest undefended border at 5,525 miles. Pro tip: The St. Lawrence region has Mohawk communities on both sides of the border — the Akwesasne reservation straddles NY, Ontario, and Quebec. Massena: Nearby Massena’s aluminum smelters were powered by St. Lawrence River hydroelectricity.
Best Time to Visit
Summer: Golf and river recreation. Fall: River valley foliage. Spring: River fishing. Winter: Heavy snow — winter sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akwesasne?
Akwesasne is a Mohawk community that straddles the US-Canada border — residents live in New York, Ontario, and Quebec simultaneously. The international border cuts through the reservation, creating unique jurisdictional challenges. Mohawk residents cross the border daily for work, school, and family. The community maintains its language, culture, and governance despite being divided by an international boundary they never recognized.
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Galop Island State Park (a short drive away) or Jacques Cartier State Park (a short drive away).
Wildlife & Nature
St. Lawrence SP Golf Course — on the St. Lawrence River near Ogdensburg — provides an 18-hole scenic golf course with river views toward Canada. The course’s mature trees and riverside setting support bald eagles, osprey, and great blue herons. Canada geese graze the fairways. Red foxes hunt the rough.
Nearby Attractions
Ogdensburg — adjacent — has the Frederic Remington Art Museum. Prescott, Ontario — across the river in Canada. Thousand Islands — 30 miles west.
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