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| State Park Overview: |
 | Located primarily in Fayette County, Ohiopyle State Park encompasses about 19,052 acres of rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Mountains. The focal point of the area is the more than 14 miles of the Youghiogheny [yaw-ki-gay-nee] River Gorge that passes through the heart of the park. The ?Yough? [yawk] provides some of the best whitewater boating in the Eastern U. S. as well as spectacular scenery. Surrounding Ohiopyle Falls is the Falls Day Use Area, the central point for the casual visitor. This area provides parking, modern restrooms, gift shop/snack bar, and overlook platforms with magnificent scenery. |
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| Camping: |
| Camping: modern sites, some with electricity
Kentuck Campground is open from the beginning of March to late December. There are 226 campsites, 27 of which are walk-ins that have more privacy but require a short hike from the vehicle to the campsite. All campsites have a picnic table, fire ring and parking space, and the campground has washhouses with hot water and flush toilets, four children?s play areas, and a sanitary dumping station. A few campsites have electric hookups and more are planned for the future. There are three platform tents. These pre-pitched tents have electric hookups, dining canopy, mattresses, picnic tables, and fire ring. Advance reservations are required to insure campsite availability.
Organized Group Tenting:
Qualified adult and youth groups may use this area which is equipped with picnic tables, water and flush toilets. Groups may use a 20-person area or multiple sites for larger gatherings. The area is open from April 14 to December 14. Advance reservations are recommended. |
| Trails: |
| Snowmobiling: The 3.8 miles of Sugarloaf Trail and the 9.4 miles of trails in the Sugarloaf Snowmobile and Mountain Biking Area are available with proper snow cover. The Sugarloaf snowmobile area has a parking area with an unloading ramp.
Cross-country Skiing: There are 33.9 miles of trails. The Sproul Trails and a section of the Kentuck Trail were created for cross-country skiing. With deep snowfall, the Youghiogheny River Trail is good for cross-country skiing.
Sledding/Tobogganing: A hill is maintained for sledding in the Surgarloaf Snowmobile and Mountain Bike Area. The hill is adjacent to the parking area. |
| Picnicking: |
| Two picnic areas provide picnic tables, grills, restrooms, charcoal disposal areas and reservable pavilions. The secluded Cucumber Run Picnic Area is adjacent to Cucumber Run, a beautiful creek lined with rhododendron bushes and large trees. The scenic Great Gorge Trail begins in this picnic area. Tharp Knob Picnic Area is adjacent to the Tharp Knob Overlook that provides a panoramic view of the Youghiogheny River Gorge and the town of Ohiopyle. The picnic area has a large ball field, volleyball court, playground, two pavilions and access to the Kentuck Trail and loop hiking trails. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing:
The Youghiogheny River provides good wilderness trout fishing. In cooperation with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, fingerling trout are stocked throughout the entire section of river within the park. An all-tackle trophy trout program exists on a 3.5-mile section of the river from Ramcat downstream to the SR 381 Bridge in Ohiopyle. Meadow Run also provides fine trout fishing for anglers who prefer smaller stream fishing. A delayed harvest artificial lures only section is on a 1.7-mile section from Laurel Run downstream to the PA 381 bridge. See the PA Fish and Boat Commission?s Summary of Fishing Regulations and Laws for more details on these special regulations areas.
Hunting and Firearms:
Over 18,000 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, turkey, grouse, rabbit, squirrel and other small game. Loaded firearms are not permitted within 50? of the Youghiogheny River Trail. Adjacent state game lands 51 and 111 provide additional hunting and recreational opportunities.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment must be kept in the owner?s car, trailer or camp. |
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| Cottages and Cabins | |  | The Country Willow House - Bedford, PA
We invite you to be our guests for a relaxing stay where the atmosphere is homey, romantic, and welcoming. We hope you will feel at home at The Country Willow House! Situated on a peaceful and secluded property just minutes from historic downtown Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Web Site: http://www.countrywillowhouse.com |
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| Nature Programs: |
| The park offers a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources. Programs focus on the Youghiogheny River, its gorge, and the natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Ohiopyle area. Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the Train Station/Visitor?s Center at 724-329-0986. Programs are offered from March through November. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Donegal Campground
106 Yeckel Dr
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-7717
| Laurel Highlands Camplands Inc
1045 Clubhouse Dr
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-6325
| Mountain Pines Resort
1562 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Champion, PA
(724) 455-3300
| Rivers Edge Family Campground
1101 Riveredge Rd
Connellsville, PA
(724) 628-4880
| Hideaway Campground
166 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Normalville, PA
(724) 455-7700
| Mill Run Campground
839 Mill Run Rd
Mill Run, PA
(724) 455-2929
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp
839 Mill Run Rd
Mill Run, PA
(724) 455-9644
| Posey Corner Campground
132 Middlecreek Rd
Rockwood, PA
(814) 926-2040
| Lost Mountain Campground
195 Lost Mountain LN
Rockwood, PA
(814) 352-7310
| Scottyland Camping Resort Ctr
1618 Barron Church Rd
Rockwood, PA
(814) 926-3149
| Benner's Meadow Run Camp Grnds
315 Nelson Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4097
| Five Pines Camping & Rec
667 Elliotsville Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4606
| Tall Oaks Campground
544 Camp Riamo Rd
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4777
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | B & G Bait & Sport Shop
118 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Normalville, PA
(724) 455-7282
| Nicklow's Wholesale Live Bait
7315 National Pike
Addison, PA
(814) 395-3931
| Marra's Mountaineer Sporting Goods
486 N Gallatin Ave
Uniontown, PA
(724) 439-1270
| S & S Bait & Tackle
2903 National Pike
Uniontown, PA
(724) 438-3871
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Water Wheel Dr
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7782
| Laurel Highlands Lodge
212 Snyder Rd
Donegal, PA
(724) 593-7223
| Roaring Run Resort PS
RR 1 Box 531
Champion, PA
(724) 593-8847
| Barron's at the Springs
843 Blue Hole Rd
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7884
| Ohio Pyle Lodge
3184 National Pike
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-4452
| Roaring Run Resort
194 Tannery Rd
Champion, PA
(724) 593-7837
| Kettler Forlines Resort Homes
9068 Woodridge
Champion, PA
(814) 352-7771
| Lodge At Chalkhill
2920 National Pike
Uniontown, PA
(724) 438-8880
| Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
1001 Lafayette Dr
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-8555
| Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa: Golf Academy
1001 La Fayette Dr
Farmington, PA
(724) 329-6900
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| Directions: |
| Special Directions for Large RVs to Kentuck Campground: SR 2019 is very steep. Large RVs should avoid this road and take PA 40 to SR 2010 (Chalk Hill-Ohiopyle Rd.) Follow it for eight miles to a stop sign. Go straight to the campground.
From the West: From the PA Turnpike, take Exit 91, Donegal. Turn left onto PA 31 east. Travel about two miles, turn right onto PA 711 and PA 381 south. Travel ten miles to Normalville (first stop sign), turn left onto PA 381 south for 11 miles to Ohiopyle.
From the East: From the PA Turnpike, take Exit 110, Somerset. Take PA 281 south 25 miles to Confluence. Continue three miles up hill and at the church, turn right onto Sugarloaf Road, SR 2012. Continue nine miles to Ohiopyle.
From the South (DC, MD, VA): Take I-270 north to Frederick, then I-70 west to Hancock, then Rt. 40 and I-68 through Cumberland. Take Exit 14 (Keysers Ridge) to Rt. 40 west to Farmington, PA. Turn right onto PA 381 north for eight miles to Ohiopyle.
From the South (WV): Take I-79 North to I-68 east. Take Bruceton Mills Exit to Rt. 26 north. At the PA border it becomes PA 281 north. Turn left onto PA 40 west, to Farmington, turn right onto PA 381 north to Ohiopyle. |
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