OUR SETTING
A Natural Retreat Near Ellicottville
Allegany Mountain Resort is located in East Otto, New York, on more than 300 acres of rolling countryside, mature forest and peaceful lakefront. The resort is approximately 15 minutes from Ellicottville, making it easy to pair time at the lake with nearby restaurants, shops, festivals, golf, skiing and year-round attractions.
At the center of the resort is private, 70-acre Rainbow Lake. Members can fish, explore the water by kayak, canoe or pedal boat, or simply slow down and take in the view.
RESORT LIFE
Something for Every Kind of Day
Some days are made for the pool. Others are better spent on the lake, at the courts or gathered around a campfire. Allegany offers a wide range of ways for families and friends to enjoy their time together.
- Rainbow Lake
Fishing, kayaking, canoeing and pedal boating. - Pools and Spa
Two outdoor pools, plus a heated indoor pool and spa. - Sports and Recreation
Pickleball, tennis, basketball, miniature golf, hiking, biking, horseshoes, cornhole and more. - Family Activities
Organized events, crafts, themed weekends, playgrounds and welcoming spaces to gather. - Everyday Conveniences
A recreation lodge, poolside cafe, country store, ice cream shop, dog park and RV storage help make each stay comfortable and easy.
A NEW CHAPTER
Thoughtful Improvements, Rooted in What Members Value
Allegany Mountain Resort is entering a new chapter under new management. The goal is to preserve the natural character, traditions and sense of community that members value while thoughtfully improving the property and the overall resort experience.
Planned improvements will refresh key recreation areas, update facilities and create a more cohesive resort atmosphere from arrival to departure. The redevelopment vision includes:
- Refreshed outdoor pool areas with new surrounds, furnishings, landscaping and safety fencing
- An upgraded recreation hub with improved paths, lighting and gathering areas
- A renewed lakeside playground designed to complement its natural setting
- Resurfaced basketball and pickleball courts with updated equipment, fencing and lighting
- A new nine-hole miniature golf concept using natural stone, cedar and mountain-inspired details
POOL COMPLEX | MAIN VIEW
The pool becomes a brighter, more premium centerpiece
New stone surrounds • Glass safety fencing • Refreshed pools • Cedar-and-stone building
POOL COMPLEX | LAKESIDE VIEW
A second pool view shows the full lakeside setting
Premium loungers • Cream umbrellas • Native planting • Courts refreshed beyond the pool
RECREATION HUB | OVERVIEW
The recreation hub now connects every family activity
Upgraded building • New court surfaces • Better paths • Coordinated landscaping and lighting
PLAYGROUND | LAKESIDE VIEW
The playground stays proportional to its lakeside setting
Sensible footprint • Timber-and-green equipment • Safe play surface • Lake views retained
SPORTS COURTS | LAKESIDE VIEW
The lakeside courts gain clear basketball and pickleball zones
Blue-and-green surfacing • Two pickleball courts • Modern hoops and lights • Clean dark fencing
SPORTS COURTS | FOREST VIEW
The forest-side court gets a polished, natural upgrade
Mature trees retained • Crisp court markings • Slim LED lighting • Coordinated seating and planting
MINIATURE GOLF | NINE-HOLE CONCEPT
A natural nine-hole course replaces the dated game area
Compact nine-hole layout • Natural stone and cedar • Stream feature • Family-friendly mountain style
NEARBY
More to Explore in Western New York
When you are ready to venture beyond the resort, Ellicottville is only about 15 minutes away. Salamanca, Jamestown, Chautauqua Lake, the Allegheny Reservoir, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and the Finger Lakes offer additional options for dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and day trips.
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