Snowmobiling

Embrace the Lake Effect in Western New York's Snowbelt

View the New York State Snowmobile Association interactive trail map.

With more than 400 miles of groomed trails over rolling foothills, open meadows and majestic state forests, Chautauqua County is a snowmobiler’s paradise. Trails are generally open from January to mid-March, and groomed by members from five local clubs (see below). These dedicated snowmobilers cooperate with hundreds of private landowners and utilize full-size groomers to maintain safe and smooth riding conditions on more than 250 miles of corridor and secondary trails and 200 miles of club trails throughout Chautauqua County. Along the trailheads, service stations, restaurants and accommodations provide convenient access to amenities. 

Area clubs rely on annual membership dues in order to properly maintain trail systems, and visitors to the area are encouraged to join. Contact one of the clubs listed below to purchase a county-wide trail map or to support efforts to improve snowmobiling conditions for your next snowmobiling trip. Membership in a New York based snowmobile club will save more than 50% off the required annual registration costs.

New York State Snowmobile Information--NYS Parks

Registration Information

All New York State residents and non-residents must register their sleds in New York to ride in New York. You can register by mail or at any Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Office throughout the state, but the fastest way to get on the trails is to register through a local office. In Chautauqua County, the Mayville DMV office is located at 7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757. The phone number is 716-753-4229. You can fax a completed form with required identification to 716-753-4521, or mail with a check to the Chautauqua County Clerk, Department of Motor Vehicles at the North Erie Street address. 

For updated conditions call the Snowmobile Hotline: 1-800-242-4569, dial 2, then press 5.