Chautauqua Lake KOA Holiday General Information

2026 Season Closing Date:  October 17, 2026    

Summer Hours (May 1 - Labor Day)
Sunday-Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 8:30am - 8:00pm

Standard Hours (Labor Day - April 30)
Sunday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

The pool closes for the season on 9/13 at 6:00pm.

Check-in time for RV and tent sites begins at 3:00pm. Check-in for all accommodations (Lodges, Deluxe; Rustic cabins and glamping tent sites) begins at 3:00pm.
We request late arrivals to contact us in advance to arrange for late check-in between 8:00p and 10:00pm.  No check-ins allowed during quiet hours (overnight) between 10:00pm and 7:00am.
Check-out time for all sites and cabins and deluxe cabins is 11:00 am.

Quiet Hours are at 10 pm to 7am

CURRENT RABIES VACCINATION DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED for ALL DOGS, in order to comply with local and state guidelines.  Please bring a paper copy with you when you check in so we will have a copy on file. We welcome your well behaved dogs. Be SURE to keep your dog on a controlled leash no longer than six feet, and do not leave your dog unattended anywhere in the park, except inside your RV.   You and your dog will enjoy Kamp K9 as a fun place to play. Remember it is a dog's playground, so children entering Kamp K9 must be with their dog and a parent.  Of course, no matter where you are in the park, all dog waste must be picked up immediately.  Any guest not picking up will be asked to leave.  Pets are welcome in some cabins. They must be registered, and a daily $10 pet fee will apply upon check in. You are responsible for damages done by your pet.

We can not accept any firewood into our park that is not dry kiln and prepackaged. This is due to the infestation of insects that are killing our beautiful trees. It is highly recommended by all regions in New York to NOT transport firewood from place to place or area to area.  Thank you for following this request.  We do not allow cutting or gathering of any firewood or brush on the property without permission from the campground staff.  Please feel free to order firewood through the camp store, and we will deliver it to your site during our regular store hours, 8 am to 8 pm daily.

You must be at least 21 years of age or older to book a site or cabin.
Only 1 sleeping unit per site is allowed. (no tents on the same site as a camper or R.V.)
The site fee is for 2 adults & 2 children per site (additional adults and children will be charged a visitor fee, up to the max of 6 people total per site)
For more than 6 people, an additional site will be required.

Visitors are welcome to join you at your site after obtaining a day or night pass.  A per person fee is payable at the office at the time the visitor arrives.  All visitors must stop at the office and register.  Please advise your visitors in advance so they will be prepared. We will assign parking. There is a limit of 6 persons per site including the registered campers. If more than that is expected, an additional site will be required.  Day visitors should exit the park by 10 pm, and overnight visitors should exit by 3 pm the following day.

Our pool is available from 11 AM to 8 PM Monday thru Saturday and 11 AM to 5 PM on Sundays for registered guests only.  A lifeguard does not supervise the swimming facilities at Chautauqua Lake KOA.  Instead, we have a monitor, mainly as a second adult. This facility has established a series of safeguards to be followed by all guests.
As per New York State requirements, a minimum of TWO adults must be present whenever this swimming facility is in use. NEVER SWIM ALONE! There is no substitute for adequate supervision.  All swimmers must sign in at the registration office, and children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Children who wear diapers must wear swim diapers. There is to be no running, pushing or horseplay, and because of our pool depth, no jumping or diving into the pool.  Do not remove furniture from the pool deck.  Please keep food, glass containers, and pets OUTSIDE the pool gate.  Also, smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the pool.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your reservation, please call the campground before the deadlines below to receive a refund of your deposit, less a $20 administrative cancellation fee. Text and email notifications of cancellations will not be accepted.Cancellation Deadlines:• RV & Tent Sites: You must give 7 days cancellation notice. Call the KOA you made your reservation with by 4 p.m., seven days before your scheduled arrival.• Lodging & Accommodations: You must give 14 days cancellation notice. Call the KOA you made your reservation with by 4 p.m., fourteen days before your scheduled arrival. Cancellation Details:• Reservations made after these deadlines require nonrefundable deposits.• Cancellations made after the deadlines will result in forfeiture of the full deposit.• No refunds are given due to the discomforts of nature, including no-shows and early checkouts.• No refunds are given on or after the arrival date.• Refunds will be processed using the original credit/debit card, with no exceptions.• The cancellation policy may be amended during a Regional/National travel disruption.
Holidays and special events may have unique deposit and/or cancellation requirements. Please check with your selected KOA for details.A fee equal to the cost of the first night's stay will be forfeited at the time of cancellation. Guests may cancel without refund within 7 calendar days of a holiday weekend.

Please be advised that charging of electric vehicles (EVs) is strictly prohibited on all campsites within the campground. 

• The electrical pedestals provided for RV and tent sites are not equipped to handle the charging requirements of electric vehicles. 
  
• Attempting to charge an electric vehicle may result in damage to both your vehicle and the campground's equipment.
  
• No charging of electric vehicles is allowed on the campground premises, including but not limited to RV and tent pedestals.
  
• You assume full responsibility for any damages caused to your personal property or to the property of the campground resulting from the unauthorized charging of an electric vehicle.
  

"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." Vincent Van Gogh

We look forward to camping with you at Chautauqua Lake KOA!
A native New Yorker and Fredonia State University alum, Susan Giles joined the campground as General Manager in August 2023, having worked 5 years as a guest services guru and Assistant GM for KOA parks in Albuquerque, NM and Bryce Canyon, UT.  Working alongside her artist / groundskeeper husband Anthony Fearron, they extended the 2024 season by 5 weeks; expanded offerings for activities, events and workshops, remodeled and reopened two cabin accommodations, and completed modifications to the campground's electrical, well and spring water delivery systems, and water treatment infrastructure.  For these efforts Chautauqua Lake KOA was honored to receive the KOA Icon Award for 2025.  The Icon Award honors the top 10% of KOA campgrounds providing the highest standard of excellence, and is presented to campgrounds that consistently offer exceptional guest experiences, create an inviting and welcoming atmosphere while upholding the values of the KOA brand.