City: McKeesport, PA
County: Allegheny County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.31194000, -79.82889000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Youghiogheny - 9. (River Road, Dawson to Port Vue Launch, McKeesport)
Current Conditions
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Youghiogheny River at Connellsville, PA
Whitewater Runs on Youghiogheny River
6 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
This location is on this run
9. (River Road, Dawson to Port Vue Launch, McKeesport)
38.0 mi
IV
Downstream from here (38.3 mi to put-in)
5. Ohiopyle Falls
0.3 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (21.9 mi from take-out)
8. (Connellsville River Park to River Road, Dawson)
5.4 mi
II+
Upstream from here (25.6 mi from take-out)
7. Bottom
11.5 mi
III
Upstream from here (35.5 mi from take-out)
6. Lower
7.2 mi
25 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (38.3 mi from take-out)
4. Middle
9.1 mi
11 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Boston Park in McKeesport provides a concrete boat launch ramp with ample parking, making it a straightforward access point to the Youghiogheny River in Allegheny County. This is a standard Pennsylvania boat launch requiring a state permit.
**For Paddlers & Boaters**
The Youghiogheny River in this section offers opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The area is part of the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, a region rich in industrial history. Boston Park serves as a good starting point for exploring the river corridor, with nearby recreation areas and the Youghiogheny River Trail accessible in the region. Be aware that water conditions can be affected by tailwater releases from upstream reservoirs, which may influence flow rates and water temperature.
**Nearby Alternatives**
If Boston Park is full or unavailable, nearby access points include a smaller launch at Sutersville (dirt ramp) and Battlefield Park, which also offers parking and ramp access.
Boston Park in McKeesport provides a concrete boat launch ramp with ample parking, making it a straightforward access point to the Youghiogheny River in Allegheny County. This is a standard Pennsylvania boat launch requiring a state permit.
**For Paddlers & Boaters**
The Youghiogheny River in this section offers opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The area is part of the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, a region rich in industrial history. Boston Park serves as a good starting point for exploring the river corridor, with nearby recreation areas and the Youghiogheny River Trail accessible in the region. Be aware that water conditions can be affected by tailwater releases from upstream reservoirs, which may influence flow rates and water temperature.
**Nearby Alternatives**
If Boston Park is full or unavailable, nearby access points include a smaller launch at Sutersville (dirt ramp) and Battlefield Park, which also offers parking and ramp access.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
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