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Access Site PA

Somerfield South

Youghiogheny River - Youghiogheny River Lake

Source: pennsylvania_state_university Updated 1 year ago

City: Addison, PA
County: Somerset County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 39.74972367, -79.39218968
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About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Somerfield South is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boat ramp located in Addison, Somerset County, PA, on Route 40 directly across from Yough Lake Marina. The access area features a launch ramp and courtesy dock, making it convenient for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. Nearby amenities include a lakeside pavilion with picnic tables and grills, plus restroom facilities. The site is part of the larger Somerfield North Recreation Area and is situated on Youghiogheny River Lake in the scenic Laurel Highlands region.

**Recreation & Nearby Services**
The lake supports a variety of paddling activities including kayaking and paddle boarding in a calm, reservoir setting. Yough Lake Marina, located directly across the road, offers equipment rentals for kayaks, paddle boards, and motorboats if you don't have your own. The wider launch area accommodates both motorboats and car-top watercraft. This is an ideal access point for those looking to paddle on the reservoir rather than the whitewater river sections downstream.

**Camping & Nearby Attractions**
If you're planning an overnight trip, Outflow Camping is available within 10 miles. The area also provides access to regional attractions including Fort Necessity National Battlefield, making it a good base for combining water recreation with historical exploration of the Laurel Highlands.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Reservable Pavillion that has picnic tables, grills, close to the restrooms and located on the lake. There is also a launch ramp and courtesy dock.
Recreation
Swimming, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding
Natural Features
The pavillion is lakeside

Nearby Attractions
Yough Lake Marina offers rentals of paddle boards, kayaks and pontoon boats

Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
OUTFLOW CAMPING
On-site Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Fort Necessity National Battlefield Located within
Youghiogheny River Lake Located within