Ohiopyle State Park
Wheelchair accessible
Ohiopyle State Park, located in southwestern Pennsylvania on the southern reaches of the Laurel Ridge, encompasses approximately 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands. Attracting millions of visitors annually, the park offers a vast array of activities centered around the rushing waters of the Youghiogheny River Gorge, known for some of the best whitewater boating in the eastern United States.

🏞️ Ohiopyle State Park, a sprawling natural area in southwestern Pennsylvania.
🌊 Gateway to the Laurel Highlands, famous for whitewater boating on the Youghiogheny River Gorge.

Why Go

πŸš£β€β™€οΈ Experience some of the best whitewater boating in the eastern US
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Explore 20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty with diverse trails
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Enjoy family-friendly activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and camping
πŸ“š Participate in environmental education programs and guided walks
β™Ώ Accessible facilities and activities are available for all visitors
πŸ’‘ Visit the LEED Gold Certified Laurel Highlands Falls Area Visitor Center

Hours

⏰ Park is open every day of the year, from sunrise to sunset.
πŸŒ™ Day use areas close at dusk.
ℹ️ Park Office & Visitor Center hours vary seasonally:
πŸ—“οΈ Jan 1 - Apr 15 & Nov 1 - Dec 31: Monday - Saturday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (closed Sundays)
β˜€οΈ Apr 16 - Oct 31: Seven days a week, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
🚫 Closed on all state holidays.

Activities

πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Biking, Mountain Biking, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing
πŸ›Ά Boating, Kayaking, Canoeing, Whitewater Boating, Scuba Diving, Swimming
🎣 Fishing, Hunting (limited Sunday hunting in 2025-26 season)
πŸ₯Ύ Hiking, Horseback Riding, Orienteering, Rock Climbing
β›³ Disc Golfing, Golfing, Picnicking, Sledding and Ice Skating
πŸ—ΊοΈ Geocaching, Hang Gliding

Accessibility

β™Ώ Many facilities and activities are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible.
πŸ“ž Contact the park office for specific accommodation needs.
πŸ”Œ Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station available in the train station parking lot.

Parking

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking available at various locations within the park.
πŸ—ΊοΈ GPS coordinates (Lat. 39.86813 Long. -79.4943) and physical address (124 Main Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470) provided.
🚌 Special directions for large RVs to Kentuck Campground are available.

Emergency Services

🚨 In an emergency, call 911 and contact a park employee.
πŸ“ž For mental health or substance abuse crises, call or text 988.
πŸ₯ Nearest hospital: Uniontown Hospital, 500 West Berkeley Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 (724-430-5000).

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