Conemaugh Lake Pavilions

About

Conemaugh Lake Pavilions is a day-use recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Conemaugh River Lake, located in the rolling hills of southern Indiana County, Pennsylvania, approximately 41 miles east of Pittsburgh. This facility is designed for group gatherings rather than overnight camping, offering two reservable group shelters: the Livermore and Social Hall pavilions. Each pavilion is equipped with electrical outlets, interior lighting, single and double charcoal grills, water spigots, and approximately 14 picnic tables (seven inside plus additional tables nearby). Both pavilions can accommodate up to 100 people with parking for 75 vehicles. The surrounding day-use area includes a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pits, an outdoor fitness center, and an information center with dam overlooks. Nearby attractions include the Tunnelview Historic Site featuring a self-guided walk along a restored section of the Main Line Canal (1834-1854), the Woodchuck Nature Trail, and fishing access via Fisherman's Trail. The West Penn Trail offers 14 miles of hiking and biking along the river. Note that overnight camping is not permitted at the pavilions; the Bush Recreation Campground is located six miles away for those seeking camping accommodations.

Directions

From Pittsburgh, take I-376 E and continue onto US-22 E for 27 miles. Turn left at PA-981 N in New Alexandria near the Sheetz (5 miles). Turn right onto Tunnelton Road/SR 3003 (3 miles), then right onto Auen Road (1 mile). The entrance is on the right. From Indiana, take Route 286 W for 10 miles, turn left onto Saltsburg Road (SR 3002) for 5.6 miles, left onto Tunnelton Road for 2.3 miles, then left onto Auen Road for 1 mile.