Camp Merz, BSA
Private
Camp Merz is a Boy Scouts of America resident (overnight) camp on 350 wooded acres with 1,500 feet of private waterfront on Chautauqua Lake, south of Mayville, NY. Scouts BSA campers choose from 50+ merit badges plus a first-year Polaris program, rifle and shotgun ranges, nature and handicraft, and cross-lake overnight outposts. Wooded campsites have pavilions and electric hookups. Donated to the BSA in 1933 and run by the Allegheny Highlands Council.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Merz, BSA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Lucas MaciakI went here for Summer Camp as a Scout. It was good. Food was hit or miss and at Rupert (my campsite), Showers had one option, HOT. Funny Staff, always chill.😎
★★★★★noluv forskiGreat time even in the all weekend 🌧️ would definitely recommend monster mash to all involved in Boy Scouts we had a great weekend playing lots of different Halloween based activities was an amazing time for all
★★★★Jacques ParkerA nice BSA campground near lake Chautauqua. It was clean well laid out and well run. We stayed there in April before the summer camp season started so only really saw the subtle camp site.
★★★★★jimmy toriWas in boy scouts for years, went year after year to Merz. Summer Camp, Monster Mash...great memories. Friendly staff, many merit badges, nice campsites and good food. Can't beat it, Miss It a ton.
★★★★★Don PoolGreat boy scout camp. Friendly and helpful staff. The best food you will find at any camp. Situated on Chautauqua lake. The waterfront offers swimming, rowing, motorboating, waterskiing, fishing, sailing, and more. They also offer tons of nontraditional merit badges, a great shooting sports facility, and great activities for the youth and leaders. Off season offers Monster Mash camporee in October, Klondike derby, cub winter fun day, and much more. Many troop rent the main building and cabins to take advantage of the great local skiing.