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Chautauqua County
With four inland lakes and nearly 50 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, there is no place in the county more than 25 miles from open water making it a popular summer vacation boating and fishing destination.
Known as the western gateway to New York State, Chautauqua County offers fun, adventure and relaxation to its visitors and residents no matter what the season.
Go camping, play on the beaches, attend events and festivals year-round, take in the brilliant fall foliage, or ski, snowboard, and snowmobile during the winter. And with four inland lakes and nearly 50 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, there is no place in the county more than 25 miles from open water making it a popular summer vacation boating and fishing destination.
Join a wine tour to peruse the county’s wine trail made up of 23 wineries collectively known as Lake Erie Wine Country or sample craft beer, ales, and cider at unique and varied local breweries.
In addition to seeing the fun-filled towns of Chautauqua, Mayville, and Fredonia - head to southern Chautauqua County to visit Jamestown, the largest city in the county and the birthplace of Lucille Ball, wildlife artist Roger Tory Peterson and Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson. Explore museums like the National Comedy Center, Lucy-Desi Museum or the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, all in Jamestown.
A National Historic Landmark, the beautiful Chautauqua Institution is a destination for summer learning and offers a plethora of events during their summer season, drawing recognized speakers, performers, and artists from around the world.
After a day of exploration, recharge yourself with a savory and enticing meal at one of the county’s restaurants or cafes and then settle in for a restful night at a historic B&B, luxurious resort or a cozy cabin – waking up ready for your next adventure!
Go camping, play on the beaches, attend events and festivals year-round, take in the brilliant fall foliage, or ski, snowboard, and snowmobile during the winter. And with four inland lakes and nearly 50 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, there is no place in the county more than 25 miles from open water making it a popular summer vacation boating and fishing destination.
Join a wine tour to peruse the county’s wine trail made up of 23 wineries collectively known as Lake Erie Wine Country or sample craft beer, ales, and cider at unique and varied local breweries.
In addition to seeing the fun-filled towns of Chautauqua, Mayville, and Fredonia - head to southern Chautauqua County to visit Jamestown, the largest city in the county and the birthplace of Lucille Ball, wildlife artist Roger Tory Peterson and Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson. Explore museums like the National Comedy Center, Lucy-Desi Museum or the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, all in Jamestown.
A National Historic Landmark, the beautiful Chautauqua Institution is a destination for summer learning and offers a plethora of events during their summer season, drawing recognized speakers, performers, and artists from around the world.
After a day of exploration, recharge yourself with a savory and enticing meal at one of the county’s restaurants or cafes and then settle in for a restful night at a historic B&B, luxurious resort or a cozy cabin – waking up ready for your next adventure!
Chautauqua, NY
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Hidden Valley Camping Area
Hidden Valley Campground has large campsites with water, electric, cable TV at each site and pull-thru sites for RVs.
Evangola State Park
Evangola State Park's beautiful arc-shaped shoreline and natural sand beach on Lake Erie feature low cliffs of Angola shale that line the edge of the beach.
Camp Chautauqua
Located on Lake Chautauqua, this family-owned campsite has been open for more than 50 seasons and now serves RV campers as well as tenters.
Westfield / Lake Erie KOA
This family-friendly park features both tent and RV sites, with options for electric and water available and also has two pools, a game room and playground.