All households on the lake are encouraged to purchase a yearly membership for a modest fee. This membership entitles the person to full membership and member benefits to the Federation of Ontario Cottager's Associations (FOCA), use of the Chesley Lake Camp boat ramp, voting at CLCA meetings, receive newsletters, actively participate with other members to keep the lake a prime vacation & recreation destination, and access to CLCA information posted on the members only section of the CLCA website.