City: Connellsville, PA
County: Fayette County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 40.02083965, -79.59719361
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II+
Take-out
Youghiogheny - 7. Bottom
Current Conditions
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Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, 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
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I-II
Put-in at this location
8. (Connellsville River Park to River Road, Dawson)
5.4 mi
II+
Take-out at this location
7. Bottom
11.5 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (4.8 mi to put-in)
9. (River Road, Dawson to Port Vue Launch, McKeesport)
38.0 mi
IV
Downstream from here (12.6 mi to put-in)
5. Ohiopyle Falls
0.3 mi
III
Upstream from here (10.0 mi from take-out)
6. Lower
7.2 mi
25 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (12.6 mi from take-out)
4. Middle
9.1 mi
11 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Connellsville access point at Yough River Park offers a convenient boat ramp for paddlers and boaters on the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County. The facility includes parking, restrooms, and a dedicated boat ramp, making it suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and other small craft. The park also features a swimming beach and connects to the Great Allegheny Passage trail system, providing additional recreational opportunities for visitors.
The Youghiogheny River in this section is characterized by a very gentle gradient—approximately 1 foot per mile as it flows toward the Monongahela River—making it accessible for paddlers of various skill levels. The river is generally reliable for navigation throughout the season due to consistent water flow. Anglers should note that upstream parking beyond Connellsville is reserved for "take-out" parking for boaters floating down from Confluence, so plan accordingly based on your intended route.
The Youghiogheny River in this section is characterized by a very gentle gradient—approximately 1 foot per mile as it flows toward the Monongahela River—making it accessible for paddlers of various skill levels. The river is generally reliable for navigation throughout the season due to consistent water flow. Anglers should note that upstream parking beyond Connellsville is reserved for "take-out" parking for boaters floating down from Confluence, so plan accordingly based on your intended route.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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