Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve one of 207 campsites, six cottages, and four yurts via the Pennsylvania State Parks website.
- Campsite reservations open 11 months in advance; cottages and yurts must be reserved a minimum of three days in advance.
- Campsites can book up fast, especially if visiting during peak season (June to September) or on holiday weekends. Aim to book at least three months in advance; more for cottages and yurts.
When to Go
Millions of visitors come to Ohiopyle State Park each year, and crowds are inevitable at popular trails and viewpoints—avoid summer and holiday weekends if you want to dodge the masses. Camping is seasonal at Ohiopyle, and Kentuck Campground opens from April through mid-December. The main whitewater rafting season is April to October, but the falls are only open when the area is staffed, so check dates in advance.
Know Before You Go
- Ohiopyle State Park is about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh or about a 75-minute drive away. PA 381 runs through the park.
- There are no admission fees for Pennsylvania state parks, but campsite booking fees apply.
- Facilities include a visitor center, restrooms, picnic areas, and an electric car charging station.
- Fires are only permitted in grills and fire rings.
- You can bring your own non-powered watercraft to the Youghiogheny River, but restrictions apply. Guided whitewater rafting tours are available for all levels.
- ADA-accessible campsites, cottages, yurts, and restrooms are available, in addition to some accessible trails and viewpoints.
Ohiopyle State Park
Hiking, mountain biking, or whitewater rafting? Pick your challenge at Ohiopyle.
With 20,500 acres of rugged woodlands, waterfalls, and rambling rivers on the southern cusp of the Laurel Highlands—Ohiopyle State Park is bursting with outdoor adventures. The Youghiogheny River Gorge has some of the busiest whitewater rafting runs east of the Mississippi with class III and IV rapids. Hiking trails total 79 miles, including the 27-mile multi-use Youghiogheny River Trail, shared by bikers and cross-country skiers. Need more options? How about rock climbing, horseback riding, sledding, or snowmobiling? Seasonal camping is available at the Kentuck Campground, which also has camping cottages, yurts, and 27 walk-in, tent-only sites.
With 20,500 acres of rugged woodlands, waterfalls, and rambling rivers on the southern cusp of the Laurel Highlands—Ohiopyle State Park is bursting with outdoor adventures. The Youghiogheny River Gorge has some of the busiest whitewater rafting runs east of the Mississippi with class III and IV rapids. Hiking trails total 79 miles, including the 27-mile multi-use Youghiogheny River Trail, shared by bikers and cross-country skiers. Need more options? How about rock climbing, horseback riding, sledding, or snowmobiling? Seasonal camping is available at the Kentuck Campground, which also has camping cottages, yurts, and 27 walk-in, tent-only sites.
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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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Millions of visitors come to Ohiopyle State Park each year, and crowds are inevitable at popular trails and viewpoints—avoid summer and holiday weekends if you want to dodge the masses. Camping is seasonal at Ohiopyle, and Kentuck Campground opens from April through mid-December. The main whitewater rafting season is April to October, but the falls are only open when the area is staffed, so check dates in advance.
Know Before You Go
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