For a current snowmobile report, call 800.242.4569 (press 2, then 5)
With 450 miles of groomed trails over rolling foothills, open meadows and majestic State forestlands, Chautauqua County is a snowmobilers paradise. Trails are generally open from the third week in December to late March or even April, and groomed by members from five local clubs. These dedicated sledders cooperate with hundreds of private landowners and utilize 16 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 welcome and 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 annual registration costs.
OFFICIAL CLUBS (be sure to join one and support our wonderful trails):
ONLINE TRAIL MAPS
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 open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until February 14th for more convenient snowmobile registration. You can also fax a completed form with required identification to 716-753-4521, mail with a check to the Chautauqua County Clerk, Department of Motor Vehicles, 7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757, or call 716-753-4229.
Visit http://www.dmv.ny.gov/recreation.htm#snowmobiles for registration information and forms.
The DMV recommends that you join a New York State Snowmobile Association Member Club and obtain a registration voucher to qualify for a 55% discount off the cost of registration. See below for a list of six snowmobile clubs in Chautauqua County. To join a club, pay online, and receive an immediate registration discount voucher, visit www.nyssnowassoc.org.
Chautauqua County DMV Offices
Hall R. Clothier Building, N. Erie St. (Rt. 394) Mayville, NY (716) 753-4229 For those of you arriving during the week, DMV hours are 9 am - 4:45pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday AND Wednesday 9 until 5:45pm
15 Lucus Ave., Dunkirk, NY (716) 366-0210
110 E. 4th St., Jamestown, NY (716) 661-8220
For safety Course Information call Chautauqua County Sheriff Dept. at (716) 753-2131