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    Camping

    Ohiopyle State Park Campground Map (PDF)

     

    GPS DD: Lat. 39.88783 Long. -79.49427

    ♿  Kentuck Campground has about 200 campsites and is open from April to mid-December. Many campsites have electric hookups. The campground has 27 walk-to sites that require a short hike from the vehicle to the campsite. Kentuck Campground also has three multi-sites.

    The campground has a sanitary dump station and shower houses.

    All campsites have:

    • Picnic table
    • Fire ring
    • Parking space

    Advance reservations are required to ensure campsite availability.

    Free Camping for Campground Hosts

    One host position

    The campground host site has amenities that include 20, 30, or 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer hookup.

    Host is required to assist park personnel for 40 hours-per-week with a two-week minimum stay.

    Contact the park office for additional information and availability.

    Camping Cottages

    ♿  These rustic, wooden structures have:

    • Electric lights
    • Electric heat
    • Outlets
    • Windows
    • Small table and chairs

    A cottage sleeps five people in bunk beds.

    One cottage is ADA accessible.

    Dogs are permitted in Cottages #235 to #237 for a fee.

    Yurts

    ♿  These round, canvas, and wood walled tents have a wooden deck and sleep five people in bunk beds.

    Yurts have:

    • Cooking stove
    • Microwave oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Countertop
    • Table and chairs
    • Electric lights
    • Electric heat
    • Outlets
    • Fire ring
    • Picnic table

    Located in the center of Kentuck campground, the yurts offer convenient accommodations for weekly rentals.

    Shorter stays are available during the spring and fall seasons.

    One yurt is ADA accessible.

    Backpacking

    Ohiopyle serves as the southern terminus for the 70-mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. This trail traverses the Laurel Ridge from Ohiopyle to the northern end near Johnstown.

    The trail is open for year round hiking and backpacking.

    An overnight shelter area is located every eight to 10 miles along the trail.

    The portion of the trail within Ohiopyle State Park is 6.3 miles of very strenuous and rocky hiking. Hikers are rewarded for their effort as they pass beautiful overlooks and creeks on this section. Reservations for backpack camping are required and can be made up to 11 months in advance.

    Organized Group Tenting

    Qualified adult and youth groups may use this area which is equipped with picnic tables and grill, and access to a shower house.

    Groups may use a 20 or 40-person area or multiple sites for larger gatherings.