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CANOE/KAYAK LAUNCHES
Stonycreek Whitewater Park
STONYCREEK WHITEWATER PARK
Green House Rd., Johnstown, PA 15905
814-288-1400 (pavilion rentals) | thestonycreek.com
300-yard water park within the banks of
the Stonycreek River adjacent to the 11acre Greenhouse Park picnic area in Tire
Hill, minutes from downtown Johnstown
along Rt. 403. Family-oriented park with
swimming, kayaking, and fishing... or just
a great place to hang out and watch the
river fun! Open April through October.
No fees, but safety regulations are posted.
thestonycreek.com
Paddlers can launch canoes or kayaks at
the following locations on the Stonycreek
River: Greenhouse Park off Rt. 403 in
Tire Hill; at Michigan Ave. in Riverside;
near the Hickory St. Bridge (Johnstown);
below the Inclined Plane bridge off Rt. 56
in downtown Johnstown. Conemaugh
River launch is at 6th Ave. & Power St.,
Johnstown in the Cambria City section
of Johnstown. Beware of low head dams
and other river hazards. Be sure to obtain
a water trail map.
Stonycreek River Rafting
Photo Credit: Bob Mucciola Benscreek Canoe Club
KISKI-CONEMAUGH RIVER WATER TRAIL
mainlinecanalgreenway.org/experiencing-the-greenway/
traveling-by-boat/kiski-conemaugh-water-trail/
86 river miles of paddling along
the borders of Somerset, Cambria,
Westmoreland, Indiana and Armstrong
Counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The Kiski-Conemaugh is a good novice
and family canoe and kayak river.
The most prominent features include
the Conemaugh Gorge, just west of
Johnstown, Packsaddle Gap, and nearby
bike trails and historic communities.
Elements of the Allegheny Portage
Railroad remain along the entire length
of the trail, some visible only at low water.
COAL TUBIN’ PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.
100 Station St., Johnstown, PA 15905
814-254-4393 | coaltubin.com
Feel the river vibe while River Tubin’ on
the Stonycreek River...great for groups!
Choose from river tubin’, white water
tubin’, inflatable kayaking, and whitewater
rafting. 25 acres of riverfront camping
for the night before your adventure, the
night after, or both! Check our website for
additional details!
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GET INVOLVED! AREA CLUB
BENSCREEK CANOE & KAYAK CLUB
benscreekcanoeclub.com
The club is involved with issues including
stream access, whitewater conservation,
dam releases and the remediation of
environmental threats. BCKC hosts the
annual Stonycreek Rendezvous, the
Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh River Sojourn,
and other events.
Stonycreek Whitewater Park
