This sampling site is located along the swimming beach in Ohiopyle, PA.

This location is within Ohiopyle State Park and adjacent to the Great Allegheny Passage, a popular bike trail connecting Pittsburgh, PA and Cumberland, MD. The sample is taken at the popular swimming beach near Falls Market. This location is in close proximity to the take-out for the Class I/II Middle Yough and the put-in for the Class III Lower Yough; both are popular among whitewater kayakers, canoeists, and rafters. A visit to Ohiopyle is great way to spend a day on the Yough River!

Note this is not a designated swimming area. Swim at your own risk.

Amenities:

Parking: Several large parking lots. (Train station, Visitor's Center, Ferncliff Peninsula)

Restrooms: Nearby at the Ohiopyle State Park train station and Ohiopyle State Park Visitor's Center.

Change House:

Cell Phone Service: Available at most locations

Wifi: Broadband Available within borough limits

Other: The small town of Ohiopyle offers several great restaurants and gear shops. Mountain Biking Trails. Access to the Great Allegheny Passage Trail - bicycle and walking trail.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Ohiopyle, PA and 8,000 other beaches.