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Compass Rose Campgrounds

Compass Rose Campground is 49 acres of camping fun.  You can choose to go deep into the woods for a maximum camping experience or stay closer to the modern amenities.  A full kitchen is available as well as bathrooms with showers.  No potable water is available.  The pond was created and stocked in 2022. Bring your fishing poles and rafts!! Kayaks are available for campers also.  There are many, many trails available for hiking including an enchanted fairy trail.  Train lovers will especially welcome the distant sounds of the iron horse passing by.  Numerous activities on-site and nearby including mountain biking, fishing, boating on Lake Erie, horseback riding, many, many wineries, antiquing, pottery shops, Panama Rock (28 min), Chautauqua Institute (25 min), Lillydale (35 min), Waldameer Amusement Park and Water World (40 min), Presque Isle (40 min), Casino (30 min) and much more. The nearby towns have unique down home diners and shops.  Only 4 sites per night will be rented out.  Monthly discount rates are available. Please contact me for the discount code.

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The Heron Campground

The Heron is a mindful community, raising conscious vibrations through art, music, farming, education and events while enriching lives and the land. You'll notice a handful of weekends that the campground is closed or would appear fully booked; those may be times that we have ticketed music festivals happening, in which case you can find that information on our main website.

For more information on our farm, The Farm Store, and our festivals, visit our main website.

Our many camping and lodging options allow families to relax, enjoy nature, and create memories. We have around 100 sites throughout our 300 acres, some woodsy, some with views of the rolling hills and some with electric service.

The Heron grounds boast a swimming and fishing pond, and over 4 miles of on-site hiking trails. Located on over 400 acres in beautiful Chautauqua County, NY, we are a working organic farm with a shiitake mushroom yard and on-site farm store.

We host educational workshops, captivating music festivals, and much more!

We offer many different options for camping, from tent sites nestled in the woods to RV sites with electric hook-ups (electric site reservations are to be made on that specific listing and are limited).

We allow pets, all dogs must on a leash 6ft or shorter in length and held by an adult, there is a $20/stay pet fee for pets that can be paid prior to arrival.

Beach/Swimming Rules:
Two adults 18 or over are required to supervise when there are children swimming. (Even if only one child is present.)
No swimming outside of the designated/roped swim area.
No watercraft allowed anywhere in the pond.
Do not use soap in the water, we have showers!
No alcohol, no glass or open containers.
On-site Phone is for Emergencies only (located in the beach hut to the left of the beach area).
Creating a reservation is your agreement with this rule.

Local Attractions: Panama Rocks, Chautauqua Institute, Chautauqua Lake Overland Trail (The Westside of Trail) over 35 miles of hiking, Chautauqua Gorge, Audubon Nature Center, Rails to Trails, Ellicottville Brewery, Southern Tier Brewery & Distillery, Lake Erie Wine Trail, and much more!

Please contact us with questions and inquiries. Welcome Home!

fresh greens from the garden and home made sider

The buildings around the campsite had so much character.

The Crosspatch

Family owned for 41 years!  The Crosspatch got it's name because it is a triangular piece of land located between Route 242, Route 353  and Baker Road,  the patch between the crossroads!  The Crosspatch has been a working horse ranch in the beautiful Enchanted Mountains of New York for many yearsLearn more about this land:We have two camping areas,  one with a pavilion and outhouses and a creek and one with only walk to (approx one third mile hike private access,  in the woods.)  Both beautiful and private.

It was easy to find shade to get a break from a hot day!

Mallory's Boarding house is a rustic cabin on the grounds

There was lots of cool stuff under this building, including picnic tables to use.

Some of the other buildings on the grounds.

We bought the sweetest strawberries nearby!

Shine On Valley

ShineOn Valley is a 75-acre valley located on the Amish Trail on the Chautaugua/ Cattaraugus County line. This valley is quiet & secluded. The only sounds heard are nature which includes the pitter-patter of horse & buggy passings. Local Amish shops provide a wide range of products & services. New York's largest population of endangered species live at ShineOn Valley & in the surrounding area. Rare plants & animals can be seen on nature walks using our numerous trails. Guided tours are available for booking. Hunting opportunities are booked according to seasons & licensing.  Both Tenting or full RV experience -we have multiple listings available.Learn more about this land:Tent & Boondocking camper options. See rare & endangered species galore of both plants and animals. Secluded Valley provides peace and protection from the unnatural around us. Engage in educational nature walks, hunting, fishing, medicinal herbs observations & more. Enjoy natural living at Shine On Valley.

Trails provide opportunity for play & veiwing of endangered wild life through out the land.

75 acres of open space filled only with fresh air & natures beauty.

Friends & Family are all the same at Shine On Valley.

Endangered species of both animal & plant life live here. 

Find rare medicinal herbs growing only by the hand of nature.

a view of Lake Erie from Toboggan Hill Farm

Toboggan Hill Farm

Located in the heart of wine country three miles from Lake Erie, we have 60 acres of pasture for our sheep and goats, 16 acres of Concord grapes, 1 1/2 acres of vegetable garden, and 20 acres of woods. Learn more about this land:Our camp site is near woods and pasture. You would have a chance to visit our sheep, goats, chickens, and pigs. We also have a vegetable garden and a grape vineyard. Purchases of meat, eggs, vegetables, and maple syrup may be made at our farm. You could cook a breakfast of bacon and eggs from our farm at your campsite. A view of Lake Erie is within walking distance from the campsites. We are in the heart of grape country with several wineries nearby. We are 12 miles from Chautauqua Institution, which offers concerts and other cultural opportunities.

The lake has a mowed path so you can camp anywhere along side it.

Bally Loch

Get back with nature and complete seclusion or stay near the compound for a more secure feeling and amenities.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent anywhere on the 70 acres by access of the many trail, rven along the creek or the 4 acre pond. Get back with nature and complete seclusion or stay near the compound for a more secure feeling and amenities.

You can also pull alongside the barn here to camp or access the lake.

Getting some water at one of several spigots.

Fresh veggies we bought from a nearby market!

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