Established Camping
Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park
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Reservations are no longer required for this service. Launch times are available at the Launch Window at the Visitor Center on day of launch for experienced boaters only, with their own equipment on a first-come / first-serve basis. Access fee of $10 per boater is required for whitewater launch on weekends, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day (when the 4th falls on a Monday or Friday) from the second weekend in April through the Sunday before Columbus Day. Access fee includes: launch time and shuttle service from Bruner Run Takeout to Old Mitchell Parking Area. All other days, please check in with park staff at the Launch window. Please contact a local outfitter for guided trips.
Kentuck Campground, near Dunbar, Pennsylvania, is a solid choice for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Ohiopyle State Park. With a variety of sites for tents, RVs, and even cabins, it caters to different camping styles while allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors.
The campground is known for its spacious sites, many of which offer decent privacy thanks to the surrounding trees. Visitors have mentioned that the bathrooms are clean but could use some updates, and the showers are a welcome relief after a day of hiking or rafting. As one camper noted, “The showers are warm and clean with lots of space between each site!”
For adventure seekers, the nearby trails provide ample opportunities for hiking, and the famous natural waterslides are just a short trek away. Campers have enjoyed activities like rafting on the Yough, exploring Cucumber Falls, and taking in the stunning views from Baughman’s Rocks. The area is also dog-friendly, making it a great spot for those who want to bring their furry friends along.
While some campers pointed out that firewood can be a bit pricey, it’s readily available, and the atmosphere is generally quiet, especially during the weekdays. Whether you're here for a weekend escape or a longer stay, Kentuck Campground offers a welcoming environment to unwind and connect with nature.
Description
Bureau of State Parks
Ohiopyle State Park
Known as the “Gateway to the Laurel Highlands,” Pennsylvania’s Ohiopyle State Park consists of approximately 20,500 acres of the state’s finest and most rugged natural beauty. A quick drive from Pittsburgh and Morgantown, WV, this park can get you back to nature conveniently. The million annual visitors the park gets act as proof of just how convenient this state park is. Camping at Ohiopyle State Park offers campers 200 campsites at the Kentuck campground, with flush toilets, warm showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and some electric hook-ups. Yurts and cottages are available as well for those looking for a more comfortable stay in the great Allegheny passage. When visiting this state park, campers and adventurers will both notice the mighty Youghiogheny [yawki-gay-nee] River flowing through the center of the park. Capitalizing on this, the park offers whitewater boating opportunities for all experience levels. For those looking to stay on dry land, however, hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting and rock climbing are all available in the summer months. In the colder months, cross-country skiing and snowmobile riding are available across the park.
Location
Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park is located in Pennsylvania
Directions
**Special Directions for Large RVs to Kentuck Campground:** SR 2019 is very steep. Large RVs should avoid this road and take PA 40 to SR 2010 (Chalk Hill-Ohiopyle Rd.) Follow it for eight miles to a stop sign. Go straight to the campground. **From the West:** From the PA Turnpike, take Exit 91, Donegal. Turn left onto PA 31 east. Travel about two miles, turn right onto PA 711 and PA 381 south. Travel ten miles to Normalville, turn left onto PA 381 south. Drive for 11 miles to Ohiopyle. **From the East:** From the PA Turnpike, take Exit 110, Somerset. Take PA 281 south 25 miles to Confluence. Continue three miles uphill and at the church, turn right onto Sugarloaf Road, SR 2012. Continue nine miles to Ohiopyle. **From the South (DC, MD, VA):** Take I-270 north to Frederick, then I-70 west to Hancock, then Rt. 40 and I-68 through Cumberland. Take Exit 14 (Keysers Ridge) to Rt. 40 west to Farmington, PA. Turn right onto PA 381 north for eight miles to Ohiopyle. **From the South (WV):** Take I-79 north to I-68 east. Take Bruceton Mills Exit to Rt. 26 north. At the Pennsylvania border it becomes PA 281 north. Turn left onto PA 40 west, to Farmington, turn right onto PA 381 north to Ohiopyle. **For GPS Units:** Use this address for Ohiopyle State Park: 124 Main Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470. This should direct you to the center of the park. Follow signage once you are in the park to find your desired destination.
Address
PO BOX 105
Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Coordinates
39.884358 N
79.493004 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 43 min from Morgantown
- 1 hr 9 min from Pittsburgh
- 1 hr 11 min from Johnstown
- 1 hr 31 min from Wheeling