Revel in 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty that serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands. The Youghiogheny (say that five times fast) River Gorge is the crown jewel of the park. Adventurers love the whitewater rapids, which are the busiest ones east of the Mississippi River.
Wear your lifejacket and whitewater helmet to run several miles of rapids. Once per year, people can run the Ohiopyle Falls, a class IV rapid. Other rapids on the river are Class II to Class IV.
Hike along 100 miles of trails to see several waterfalls. Stop by Meadow Run Waterslides to frolic in the cool water on natural, stone slides. Cucumber Falls is a 30-foot bridal veil waterfall that sprays mist from a wall of water.
Visit Ferncliff Peninsula for a rare treat. A warmer microclimate in the river gorge allows seeds floating on t
Revel in 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty that serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands. The Youghiogheny (say that five times fast) River Gorge is the crown jewel of the park. Adventurers love the whitewater rapids, which are the busiest ones east of the Mississippi River.
Wear your lifejacket and whitewater helmet to run several miles of rapids. Once per year, people can run the Ohiopyle Falls, a class IV rapid. Other rapids on the river are Class II to Class IV.
Hike along 100 miles of trails to see several waterfalls. Stop by Meadow Run Waterslides to frolic in the cool water on natural, stone slides. Cucumber Falls is a 30-foot bridal veil waterfall that sprays mist from a wall of water.
Visit Ferncliff Peninsula for a rare treat. A warmer microclimate in the river gorge allows seeds floating on the river to survive. Plants that grow here are uncommon in this region.
Stay at one of 226 campsites. Four yurts and six cabins upgrade your glamping experience.
Okay, campers, if you’re looking for a unique camping experience close to major metropolitan areas, you’ve got to hang your hat at Kentuck Campground in Ohiopyle State Park. First of all, the Youghiogheny River has some of the best white water in the state, then you’ve got the fabulous natural waterslides—sit in the creek bed and let the water tak Read more...
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Ohiopyle State Park
Rush to this state park, one of the most rugged in all of Pennsylvania.
Revel in 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty that serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands. The Youghiogheny (say that five times fast) River Gorge is the crown jewel of the park. Adventurers love the whitewater rapids, which are the busiest ones east of the Mississippi River.
Wear your lifejacket and whitewater helmet to run several miles of rapids. Once per year, people can run the Ohiopyle Falls, a class IV rapid. Other rapids on the river are Class II to Class IV.
Hike along 100 miles of trails to see several waterfalls. Stop by Meadow Run Waterslides to frolic in the cool water on natural, stone slides. Cucumber Falls is a 30-foot bridal veil waterfall that sprays mist from a wall of water.
Visit Ferncliff Peninsula for a rare treat. A warmer microclimate in the river gorge allows seeds floating on t
Revel in 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty that serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands. The Youghiogheny (say that five times fast) River Gorge is the crown jewel of the park. Adventurers love the whitewater rapids, which are the busiest ones east of the Mississippi River.
Wear your lifejacket and whitewater helmet to run several miles of rapids. Once per year, people can run the Ohiopyle Falls, a class IV rapid. Other rapids on the river are Class II to Class IV.
Hike along 100 miles of trails to see several waterfalls. Stop by Meadow Run Waterslides to frolic in the cool water on natural, stone slides. Cucumber Falls is a 30-foot bridal veil waterfall that sprays mist from a wall of water.
Visit Ferncliff Peninsula for a rare treat. A warmer microclimate in the river gorge allows seeds floating on the river to survive. Plants that grow here are uncommon in this region.
Stay at one of 226 campsites. Four yurts and six cabins upgrade your glamping experience.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Ohiopyle State Park
Okay, campers, if you’re looking for a unique camping experience close to major metropolitan areas, you’ve got to hang your hat at Kentuck Campground in Ohiopyle State Park. First of all, the Youghiogheny River has some of the best white water in the state, then you’ve got the fabulous natural waterslides—sit in the creek bed and let the water tak Read more...
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