Families looking for a full-service camping experience will find Camp Chautauqua Camping Resort equipped with water and electric hookups alongside a swimming pool and lake access. The Stow property operates with advance reservations and welcomes pets, drawing both seasonal campers and short-term visitors to its developed sites.
The campground features multiple bathhouses distributed across the property, though campers report sites run tight for space. JB B. found it "family friendly, quiet at night" during his tent camping stay on a hookup site. Activities include fishing, a petting zoo, and hayrides, with staff consistently described as accommodating and professional in their approach to guest requests.
Seasonal campers maintain a strong presence here, creating a community atmosphere that some short-term visitors find overwhelming. The pool offers lake views, and the grounds receive regular maintenance. Sites accommodate tents and RVs, though the compact layout requires careful positioning for larger setups.
Camp Chautauqua works best for families seeking organized activities and full amenities rather than backcountry solitude. Those wanting additional options can explore campgrounds around Bemus Point or check nearby Wildwood Acres for different site configurations.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Private CampgroundCamp Chautauqua Camping Resort is located in New York
Directions
Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse, NY Take I-90 west to Exit 60. Travel south on NY-394 through Westfield and Mayville, then 7 miles to Camp Chautauqua entrance on left side of NY-394. Erie, PA or Cleveland, OH Take I-90 east to I-86. Travel on I-86 east to Exit 8. Then travel 3 miles north on NY-394 to Camp Chautauqua entrance on right side of NY-394. Binghamton or Elmira, NY Take I-86 west to Exit 8. Then travel 3 miles north on NY-394 to Camp Chautauqua entrance on right side of NY-394. Pittsburgh, PA Take I-79 north to I-90 east. Then I-90 east to I-86. Travel on I-86 east to Exit 8. Then travel 3 miles north on NY-394 to Camp Chautauqua entrance on right side of NY-394.
Address
3900 West Lake Road 394
Stow, NY 14785
Coordinates
42.16918041 N
79.43985082 W
Connectivity
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AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/14/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/14/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 32 min from Erie, PA
- 1 hr 15 min from Buffalo, NY
- 1 hr 52 min from Youngstown, OH
- 2 hrs 16 min from Rochester, NY
