Ohiopyle State Park
Ohiopyle, PA
The Youghiogheny River pours over a 20-foot ledge in the village of Ohiopyle, the start of whitewater trips. Natural waterslides on Meadow Run and the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail are close by; parking fills on summer weekends.
Ohiopyle State Park is a state park of about 20,500 acres (roughly 8,300 hectares) according to Wikipedia, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, between Chestnut Ridge and Laurel Hill. Its centerpiece is the gorge of the Youghiogheny River, more than 14 miles (about 23 km) long. Ohiopyle Falls crosses the river in the middle of the park and is about 20 feet (6.1 m) high. The name comes from a Lenape phrase meaning “it turns very white.”
According to Wikipedia the Youghiogheny is the busiest whitewater stretch east of the Mississippi: the Lower Yough (about 7 miles) is Class III to IV, the Middle Yough Class II. Only inflatable rafts, closed canoes and kayaks are allowed, and life jackets are mandatory; beginners should use private outfitters. The Great Allegheny Passage (Youghiogheny River Trail) runs the length of the park. There are also more than 100 miles of trails, and the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail begins in the park.
Campers will find 226 campsites at Kentuck Campground according to Wikipedia, 27 of them tent-only. The park opened in 1965 and was officially dedicated in 1971. Check season and rules in advance.
- Nearest town
- Ohiopyle, PA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.8686, -79.4942
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Kentuck CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Ohiopyle State ParkTentsCaravansElectricity
- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™Campsite6 mi from Ohiopyle State ParkTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Mountain Pines CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Ohiopyle State ParkTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Lost Mountain CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Ohiopyle State ParkCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Hickory Hollow CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Ohiopyle State ParkTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Pioneer Lakes RV ParkCampsite19 mi from Ohiopyle State ParkTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Pennsylvania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ohiopyle State Park?
Ohiopyle State Park is in Ohiopyle, PA, at GPS 39.8686, -79.4942. It is about 2 mi from Kentuck Knob.
Can you camp near Ohiopyle State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kentuck Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ohiopyle State Park?
Ohiopyle State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Laurel Highlands: Fort Necessity, Ohiopyle and Horseshoe Curve.
What is there to see near Ohiopyle State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Fallingwater (3 mi), Fort Necessity National Battlefield (6 mi), Coopers Rock State Forest Overlook (22 mi) and Swallow Falls State Park (26 mi).
When is the best time to visit Ohiopyle State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)