Camp Chautauqua Rules and Policies

Please use the links below to easily navigate through our rules and policies

General Rules | Pet Rules | Dock Rules | Pool Rules | Reservation Policy

General Rules

• Parents are responsible for the care and safety of their children at all times.
• Children under 6 (six) years of age MUST be accompanied by an adult to the restrooms and showers.
• DO NOT cut, uproot, or destroy, any plant or tree.
• DO NOT drive nails into trees.
• Campers must be quiet between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
  Children must be at camp site during this period.
• Check-out-time-5:00 p.m.
• Check-in-time-6:00 p.m.
• All campers or visitors must register upon arrival.
• Drive vehicles slowly and carefully, 10 MPH speed limit.
• Only one car at each campsite. Second car and/or guest’s cars MUST be parked in areas marked “parking.” (Fire Dept. Rule)
• Remove extension mirrors from car immediately after trailer is parked.
• No smoking in restrooms
• GOLF CARTS are allowed with valid campground permit only. Must be 16 years of age and/ or accompanied by a licensed operator.
• BIKES NYS Law requires anyone under the age of 14 to wear a helmet.
• MOTORCYLES Permitted to and from site only. Helmets must be worn.
• MINI BIKES – ATVs Not Permitted.
• CAMPFIRES Please build a campfire where others have had their fire.
  Extinguish campfire before leaving.
• PASSES Each motor vehicle must display camp pass on rear view mirror.
• No Permanent Antennas
• No Clotheslines
• GARBAGE DISPOSAL Place all garbage in garbage can or garbage bags. Garbage is picked up each morning
• Clothing, dishes and cooking utensils must not be washed in lavatories or showers.
• SWIMMING – BEACH & POOL – Obey all posted rules and life guard directions. Children MUST be accompanied by a parent.
• BOATING – No Boating within 150 ft. of beach. No skiing within 150 ft. of docks. Boat trailers may be parked in the boat trailer parking area. Pull only into the slip that is assigned to you.

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Pets

• If you bring your pet, please submit a vaccination certificate to our office.
• Pets must be controlled on a lease by all campers at all times at your site.
• Pets are not allowed in any building.
• Pets are not allowed with out leashes off site at any time. Pet exercise area is marked. Please clean up after your pet.
• ONE PET PER CAMPSITE

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Dock Rules

• Use only slips assigned.
• No Bicycles or golf carts on dock.
• No running on dock
• Tie boat to wood posts
• Do not tie to metal stakes.
• No fishing near docked boats.
• No one under 18 permitted on dock or lake front after dark, unless accompanied by an adult over age 21.
• All boats MUST have a Camp Chautauqua sticker in a visible spot on boat (windshield).
• DO NOT block other trailers or cars with your trailer or car.
• Use center meadow when this parking area is full.
• POURING YOUR OWN GAS, from your containers into your boat, while at our dock, is strictly prohibited.

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Pool Rules

• NO food or drink inside fences.
• NO SMOKING.
• NO pierced earrings or hanging jewelry in pool.
• Swimsuits only.
• NO diving, jumping, or running in pool area.
• NO face masks or fins in pool.
• NO balls or toys in pool.
• No diaper or diaper – aged children in large pool.
• Persons 16 and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• ONLY camp – owned pool furniture within the fence.

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Reservation Policy

We at Camp Chautauqua strongly suggest reservations during the summer months; however, it is well advised that you make reservations at all time, guaranteeing you a campsite. Reservations can be made by phoning 1-800-578-4898; using your credit card and providing us with size of your unit and type of campsite you desire. You may mail your reservation in with your request and enclose your check. All reservations require a minimum one-night deposit to be confirmed. Additional cost i.e. days of stay, boat charges, guests, ect., will be charged on your arrival. All holiday weekends require a minimum 3 night pre-paid reservation which is NON REFUNDABLE.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We do not want you to be dissatisfied. We know that those of you who have not been here before do not know much about our facilities. Consequently, we will refund your campsite fee if you are not satisfied with our facilities. We ask you to inspect our campground upon arrival. If for any reason, you wish to leave within one hour of check-in – fee will be refunded. Simply stop at the office and explain your situation within that hour. You can bet that we will do anything possible to make you satisfied. When you camp at Camp Chautauqua your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Registration Building

During the summer season upon entering the Camp Chautauqua entrance, you will approach our Welcome Center. THIS IS WHERE YOU CHECK-IN. Here, you will be greeted by one of our staff, registered and assigned your campsite. You will be told all about our campground and then assisted by our staff in any way to start you on an excellent camping experience. During the busy summer season our gates are open from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. Please try to arrive before 11:00. However, if you arrive
when an attendant is NOT stationed at the gate house, you should use the call box to announce your arrival. The call box may also be used in an event of an emergency, or
call 716-789-4950.

Camp Passes

All campers must have passes for both car and boat. Upon registering you are given a pass for your car and boat. These passes must be affixed to your car’s rear view mirror. Your boat pass must be placed on the window of your boat or in a prominent spot in the boat bow. These passes must be used correctly to be ensure your safety and security.

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