Whitewater rafters chase Class V rapids on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. This adventure hub in Fayette County packs Ohiopyle State Park's trails, waterfalls, and bike paths into one tight package. Three RV parks, like Kentuck Campground and Scarlett Knob, plant you riverside for instant access to launches, hikes, and falls.
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Ohiopyle hugs the Youghiogheny River where commercial rafting outfitters crowd the banks from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Ohiopyle State Park spans 20,500 acres with Cucumber Falls dropping 30 feet into a plunge pool perfect for swims. The Great Allegheny Passage trail slices through town, linking Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. Ferncliff Peninsula offers a 2.1-mile loop past overlooks and meadows. Natural waterslides at Meadow Run thrill kids year-round.
Kentuck Campground in Ohiopyle State Park delivers 30-amp and 50-amp hookups plus showers to power rafters and families, rates $20 to $90 nightly. Scarlett Knob Campground fits groups and pet owners with pull-through sites, showers, starting at $40. Ohiopyle State Park campsites kick off at $32, suiting solo bikers tracing the Great Allegheny Passage from campground doors.
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Ohiopyle is known for whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny River's Lower Section. Class III to V rapids draw 100,000 floaters yearly from Ohiopyle Borough launches. Ohiopyle State Park boosts fame with Cucumber Falls hikes, Great Allegheny Passage biking, and Ferncliff Peninsula views for all skill levels.
Find Kentuck Campground, Ohiopyle State Park sites, and Scarlett Knob Campground near Ohiopyle. Kentuck hugs the river in Ohiopyle State Park with 30- and 50-amp hookups, showers. Scarlett Knob provides pull-throughs, group sites; all sit minutes from raft put-ins and trails.
Yes, Scarlett Knob Campground welcomes pets with showers and pull-through sites. Ohiopyle State Park and Kentuck Campground follow leash rules in their wooded areas. Keep pets off trails during busy rafting season to respect wildlife near the Youghiogheny River.