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Ohiopyle State Park - panoramio (1)📷 Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0

Ohiopyle State Park

Ohiopyle, PA

Nature

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.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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)

Featured in these trip guides

Laurel Highlands: Fort Necessity, Ohiopyle and Horseshoe Curve – Stop 3 - Washington Arrives - Defenses (d28de9de-b4a0-4e96-b1f7-7e8225d27d71)© NPS Photo · Public domain
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Things to do in…

Laurel Highlands: Fort Necessity, Ohiopyle and Horseshoe Curve

160 mi8 stops3 days

Nearby

Fallingwater – a bridge over a riverPhoto by Jeffrey Clayton on Unsplash
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History

Fallingwater

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Fort Necessity National Battlefield – Stop 3 - Washington Arrives - Defenses (d28de9de-b4a0-4e96-b1f7-7e8225d27d71)© NPS Photo · Public domain
History

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Farmington, PA
Coopers Rock State Forest Overlook – Overlook At Sunset© Stryker33 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Views

Coopers Rock State Forest Overlook

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Swallow Falls State Park – Lower Swallow Falls (52688730957)© Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US · CC BY 2.0
Nature

Swallow Falls State Park

Oakland, MD

Campsites nearby

  • Kentuck CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Ohiopyle State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™Campsite
    6 mi from Ohiopyle State Park
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mountain Pines CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Ohiopyle State Park
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  • Lost Mountain CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Ohiopyle State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hickory Hollow CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Ohiopyle State Park
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  • Pioneer Lakes RV ParkCampsite
    19 mi from Ohiopyle State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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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 32 mi from Oakland.

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)