Youghiogheny Recreation Area

Closed — This is a day-use facility with a group pavilion available for reservation. No overnight camping is offered at this location. Overnight camping is available at nearby Outflow Recreation Area and Mill Run Recreation Area on Youghiogheny River Lake.

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High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 2:42AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

2:42 AM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Peak wind gusts should begin to decrease later this morning into the afternoon. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also be accompanied by lake effect snow showers, which will reduce visibility and make roads slick.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 30 at 2:20AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

2:20 AM — 4:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph this morning creating considerable blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 2:20AM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

2:20 AM — 4:15 PM

About

Youghiogheny Recreation Area is a day-use facility located on Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this scenic recreation area spans the lake near the Mason-Dixon Line and offers stunning views of clean waters surrounded by forested mountains and steep-sided valleys. The centerpiece of this facility is the Klondike Pavilion, a group shelter equipped with electricity, grills, tables, and buffet-style countertops. The pavilion is accessible via a handicap-accessible path from the parking lot and features nearby restrooms. From the pavilion, visitors enjoy beautiful lake views and short walking access to the swimming beach and boat launch. The surrounding landscape consists of narrow valleys and high rounded hills covered with northern hardwoods including beech, sugar maple, white ash, yellow poplar, and basswood. The area is home to diverse wildlife including deer, bear, turkey, grouse, rabbit, and squirrel. Boaters consider the 16-mile long Youghiogheny River Lake one of the best powerboating and water-skiing destinations in southwestern Pennsylvania. The lake is also renowned for its excellent trout fishing, with regular stocking from April through September. Nearby attractions include Ohiopyle State Park, known for world-class whitewater kayaking, and numerous cycling trails throughout the Laurel Highlands.

Directions

From Confluence, PA, take PA Route 281. The facility is located at 497 Flanigan Road. Upon arrival, turn left to cross the dam with full lake views. Continue straight into the boaters parking lot, take the third right, and the pavilion is visible from the lot.