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State park · Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Ohiopyle State Park
State park in the Youghiogheny River valley, with waterfalls, rafting rapids, natural stone waterslides and the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail.
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About Ohiopyle State Park
Ohiopyle State Park protects about 8,000 hectares of the Youghiogheny River valley in the Laurel Highlands. The river runs through the village of Ohiopyle and drops at Ohiopyle Falls, a roughly 6-meter waterfall viewed from platforms by the visitor center.
Below the falls begins the Lower Yough stretch, with rapids popular for rafting and kayaking, offered by outfitters in the village. On Meadow Run, the Natural Waterslides are smooth stone ramps where visitors slide in the water in summer, and Cucumber Falls drops into a rock amphitheater covered in vegetation.
The Great Allegheny Passage, a bike trail on a former railway bed, crosses the park and the village with bridges over the river. There are also forest trails, viewpoints like Baughman Rocks and camping areas.
In autumn the valley slopes turn colorful, and the park receives many visitors on weekends.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day.
Best time
May to September for rafting and the natural waterslides; October for fall colors.
How to get there
The visitor center is in the middle of the village of Ohiopyle, next to the falls. Cucumber Falls and Meadow Run are a few kilometers away, each with its own parking areas.
Tip
There is no park entrance fee. Rafting on the Lower Yough is done with outfitters or with a permit for private boats. At the natural waterslides, wear sturdy clothing and take care with the current.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ohiopyle State Park
Do you have to pay to enter Ohiopyle State Park?
There is no park entrance fee. Rafting, bike rentals, and camping are paid separately.
What are the Natural Waterslides at Ohiopyle?
Smooth stone ramps in Meadow Run creek where you slide on the water, mainly in summer.
Can you go rafting at Ohiopyle?
Yes, on the Lower Yough stretch below the falls, with operators in the village, generally from spring through fall.