Overview
Accessible only by boat, the 50-acre Allegheny Islands State Park consists of two alluvial islands and seven shoals in the Allegheny River. The park is heavily covered in vegetation and remains undeveloped. Some of the few islands left in a natural state, the islands are homes to many animals and plants and frequently flood.
The 14-acre upper island (eastern) is opposite the mouth of Black Run and east of C.W. Bill Young Lock and Dam #3.
The 34-acre lower island (western) is west of the lock between the mouths of Falling Springs Run and Black Run.
There are no developed trails, however, several footpaths exist.
Plan Your Visit
c/o Point State Park
601 Commonwealth Place Bldg A
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1212
412-565-2850
pointsp@pa.gov
Allegheny Islands State Park currently has no reservable facilities.
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset.
Allegheny Islands State Park is in northeastern Allegheny County. The park is within the Allegheny River and is accessible by boat only.
GPS DD: Lat. 40.53685 Long. -79.8219
Currently, there is no map for Allegheny Islands State Park.
Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.
Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.
Nearest Hospital
UPMC Saint Margaret Hospital
815 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
412-784-4000
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