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| Ohiopyle State Park |
| Location: |
Fayette County, PA |
| Nearest city: |
Pittsburgh, PA |
| Coordinates: |
39°50′30″N, 79°26′2″W |
| Area: |
19,052 acres |
| Governing body: |
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
Ohiopyle State Park is located primarily in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Ohiopyle State Park encompasses about 19,052 acres of rugged natural beauty and serves as the gateway to the Laurel Mountains. The focal point of the area is the more than 14 miles of the Youghiogheny River Gorge that passes through the heart of the park. The “Yough” (yawk) provides some of the best whitewater boating in the Eastern U. S. as well as spectacular scenery. Surrounding Ohiopyle Falls is the Falls Day Use Area, the central point for the casual visitor. This area provides parking, modern restrooms, gift shop/snack bar, and overlook platforms with magnificent scenery.
The park features several waterfalls, including the large 20 foot main falls, which span the Youghiogheny River & a 30-foot bridal veil waterfall on Cucumber Run, a small creek which flows into the Youghiogheny River.
[edit] Facilities
- 226 campsites
- 3 rustic cottages
- 27 walk-in campsites
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