Ohiopyle State Park is an outdoor lovers paradise. With everything from white water rafting to birdwatching you'll always have something new to do when you are in Ohiopyle.
Ohiopyle is the white water capital of the east coast. Whether you are looking for a guided raft trip to go on with family and friends or a good river to do some kayaking on Ohiopyle has what you are looking for. The Youghiogheny River flows through the park offering white water rafting for families and for more adventurous boaters. Read more about white water rafting in Ohiopyle.
Tens of thousands of people come to Ohiopyle to bike every year. With over 30 miles of mountain biking trails and the Rails to Trails Bike Trail running through the park there is something for everyone to bike. Many outfitters in town offer bike rentals. Read more about Biking in Ohiopyle.
Year after year the Youghiogheny River is one of the best trout waters in all of Pennsylvania. With hundreds of anglers coming to fish the Yough every week there are still alot of areas away from the crowds to fish for the big one. Trout, small mouth bass and walleye are common species cuaght in Ohiopyle. Read more about fishing the Yough in Ohiopyle.
Ohiopyle is a great place to observe a wide variety of birds in a beautiful enviroment. Ospreys and Bald Eagles are being seen with increasing frequency within the park. On the trials and in the woodlands turkey, cardinals and bluebirds are plentiful. No matter what type of bird you are looking for you'll have a great experience bird watching in Ohiopyle. Read more about Bird Watching Ohiopyle.
With almost 80 miles of hiking trails in Ohiopyle you will need a few days in order to hike them all. Lucky for you there are many different trails from easy to medium in difficulty. Most can be done in under a few hours. With its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife Ohiopyle is an ideal location to explore. Read more about hiking and hiking trails in Ohiopyle State Park.
Within Ohiopyle State Park reside a number of animal species and even some plant life that is not found in the northern United States, with the exception of being in Ohiopyle State Park. Deer, bear, coyotes, turkey, river otters and many other animal species can frequently been viewed at the park. Read more about our wildlife and nature activities.