CONEMAUGH LAKE PAVILIONS

About CONEMAUGH LAKE PAVILIONS

Overview Tucked away amidst rolling hills, Conemaugh River Lake complements the tranquil rural countryside of southern Indiana County. Only a short drive from Pittsburgh, the project offers numerous recreational opportunities and historic resources to explore. Visitors will discover that Conemaugh's pleasant surroundings are an ideal setting for outdoor adventure or a quiet escape. Bursting with history, primary sites of interest include traces of The Pennsylvania Mainland Canal and sections of the 1864 and 1907 railroads. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come enjoy the serene vistas and relaxed atmosphere of Conemaugh River Lake. Think about hosting a family reunion or a party at one of the picnic pavilions.Recreation Visitors will find picnic pavilions, a playground, volleyball court, a basketball court, horseshoe pits, nature trails, an outdoor fitness center and an information center all within the day use area. While in the day use area, take some time to study Conemaugh Dam from multiple overlooks. Fishing access is just a short walk down Fisherman's Trail. A short drive (1/4 mile) from the pavilions is the Tunnelview Historic Site and a canoe launch that leads to Conemaugh River. Power boating is prohibited on Conemaugh Lake. However, electric motor boats can access the lake via the carry-in launch at Aultman's Run or the accessible launching area on Bow Ridge. Permits for the accessible boat launch on Bow Ridge may be obtained at the park office. Wildlife viewing and birding are popular activities. Hunting is also permitted in designated areas only. The Pennsylvania Game Commission leases 6,756 acres of land around the lake for wildlife management and hunting. Tunnelview Historic Site, directly downstream of the dam, provides a self-guided historic walk along a section of the restored Main Line Canal that once connected Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (1834-1854). The trail is maintained by the Indiana County Parks Department.Facilities The Day Use

How to Get There

From Pittsburgh (west), take I-376 E keep left and continue onto US-22 E (27 miles). Make a left at PA-981 N located in New Alexandria, PA near the Sheetz gas station (5 miles). Turn right onto Tunnelton Road/SR 3003 (3 miles). Turn right onto Auen Road (1 mile). The entrance is on the right. From Blairsville (east), take Route 217 North to Newport Road. Turn left onto Newport Road. Travel 4 miles and turn left onto Clarksburg Road. Follow Clarksburg Road 2.8 miles to Y in road and bear left. Turn left onto Quick Road. Go 1/2 mile on Quick Road and turn left onto Auen Road. Follow Auen Road for 1.6 miles. The entrance is on your left. From Indiana (north), take Route 286 W out of Indiana (10 miles). Turn left onto Saltsburg Road (SR 3002). Travel 5.6 miles and make a left onto Tunnelton Road (SR 3003). Follow Tunnelton Road for 2.3 miles and make a left onto Auen Road. Travel 1 mile and the entrance to Conemaugh is on the right. From Latrobe (south), take Route 981 N thru New Alexandria (9.4 miles). At the intersection make a left to stay on 981 N. Travel 2 miles and turn right onto Tunnelton Road (SR 3003). Follow Tunnelton Road for 3 miles and turn right onto Auen Road (1 mile). The entrance is on the right.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to CONEMAUGH LAKE PAVILIONS

Heading to CONEMAUGH LAKE PAVILIONS? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)