Paddlers can discover a maze of rivers and lakes that wind through The Alleghenies™.
From quiet waterways, to large lakes featuring special No Wake
zones, a day spent on the waters of this region offers an unforgettable chance
to enjoy a unique adventure in a remarkable place.
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Black Moshannon Lake
A 250-acre lake in Black Mosshannon State Park with three boat launches and 90 mooring spaces in the State College Destination Area. Canoe Lake
This 155-acre lake in Canoe Creek State Park in the Altoona Destination Area offers boat launches on either side of the lake with morring spaces along the eastern shore. Cowans Gap Lake
This 42-acre lake has two boat launches and 68 mooring spaces in the McConnellsburg Destination Area. Sayers Lake
Bald Eagle State Park in the State College Destination Area is home to this 1,730-acre lake with seven boat launches and 369 mooring spaces. Glendale Lake
The 1,600-acre Glendale Lake in Prince Gallitzin State Park in the Johnstown Destination Area has nine public boat launching areas and three public mooring facilities. Greenwood Lake
A six-acre lake in Greenwood Forest State Park in the Raystown Lake Destination Area. Laurel Hill Lake
63-acre Laurel Hill Lake in Laurel Hill State Park in the Laurel Highlands Destination Area has 30 mooring sites and two boat launch areas. Laurence J. Perez Lake
A 72-acre lake with 1.2 miles of shoreline in Penn State University’s Stone Valley Recreation Area in the State College Destination Area. Quemahoning Reservoir
This 900-acre lake in the Johnstown Destination Area offers 6 launches along its 14 miles of shoreline. Raystown Lake
Owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this 8,300 acre lake has 7 boat launches along 28 miles of navigable water fed by the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River in the Raystown Lake Destination Area. Shawnee Lake
Shawnee State Park in the Bedford/Breezewood Destination Area is home to the 451-acre Shawnee Lake with three boat launch areas and 183 boat mooring spaces. A boat dock is ADA accessible. Whipple Lake
A 22-acre lake with one boat launch and mooring area in the State College Destination Area. Youghiogheny River Lake
Six boat launches serve this 2,840-acre Army Corps of Engineers lake that straddles the Mason-Dixon Line in the Laurel Highlands Destination Area. Bald Eagle Creek Lower Section
This section of the Bald Eagle Creek in the State College Destination Area has two public access points. Casselman River Lower Section & Laurel Hill Creek Lower Section
The Casselman River provides stretches of Class II and III whitewater with five access points while Laurel Hill Creek offers challenging Class III runs during high water stages with three access points. Laurel Highlands Destination Area. Casselman River Upper Section & tributaries
The Upper Section of the Casselman River offers stretches of Class I and II whitewater with four access points in the Laurel Highlands Destination Area. Conemaugh River
Except for a few areas of fast water, the Conemaugh River in the Johnstown Destination Area provides long stretches suitable for canoeing & kayaking. Frankstown Branch Juniata River Lower Section and Canoe Creek
There are no developed access points for this section of the Frankstown Branch in the Altoona Destination Area. Great Trough Creek
Great Trough Creek in the Raystown Lake Destination Area cuts through Terrace Mountain with a whitewater stretch of Class I-III rapids suitable for paddlers of medium experience before emptying into Raystown Lake. Beginners should not attempt this section without the aid of a more experienced paddler. Juniata River
The Juniata River in the Raystown Lake Destination Area runs approximately 90 miles through several scenic mountain ranges offering seasonal flat-water paddling opportunities for individuals and families interested in single or multi-day river trips. Laurel Hill Creek Upper Section & tributaries
Kooser & Laurel Hill State Parks form the head waters of the Laurel Hill Creek in the Laurel Highlands Destination Area where canoers can find challenging Class III runs when the creek is in a high water stage Little Juniata River Lower Section & Bald Eagle Creek Tyrone Section
The Little Juniata is a large river in the Altoona Destination Area with deep pools, moderate water, and a number of access points for paddlers who come to navigate the riffles and rapids in the Lower section. Little Juniata River Upper Section
The Little Juniata in the Altoona Destination Area is a marginal stream above Tyrone, supported by only a few water sources with an access point at Tyrone. North Branch Little Conemaugh River
Penns Creek
Canoeing on Penns Creek in the State College Destination Area is possible in early spring, but since this is a favorite spot of fishermen, it may be best to paddle other waters after the opening of trout season in mid-April. Raystown Branch Juniata River Section 1
Section 1 of the Raystown Branch of the Juniata, in the Bedford/Breezewood Destination Area, can be explored by canoe year-round, though it is best traveled from March through July, when It is a Class I river, easily navigated with minimal skills making it ideal for the beginner to intermediate canoer or kayaker. Raystown Branch Juniata River Section 2
Section 2 of the Raystown Branch of the Juniata, in the Bedford/Breezewood Destination Area, can be explored by canoe year-round, though it is best traveled from March through July, when It is a Class I river, easily navigated with minimal skills making it ideal for the beginner to intermediate canoer or kayaker. Bald Eagle Creek Upper Section
There are no developed access points in this section of the Bald Eagle Creek in the State College Destination Area. Raystown Branch Juniata River Section 3
Section 3 of the Raystown Branch of the Juniata, in the Bedford/Breezewood Destination Area, can be explored by canoe year-round, though it is best traveled from March through July, when It is a Class I river, easily navigated with minimal skills making it ideal for the beginner to intermediate canoer or kayaker. Raystown Branch Juniata River Section 4
Section 4 of the Raystown Branch of the Juniata, in the Raystown Lake Destination Area, can be explored by canoe year-round, though it is best traveled from March through July, when It is a Class I river, easily navigated with minimal skills making it ideal for the beginner to intermediate canoer or kayaker. "Red" Moshannon Creek Lower Section
The Class II rapids found along stretches of Red Moshannon Creek in the State College Destination Area make it a great stream to hone whitewater paddling skills. "Red" Moshannon Creek Upper Section
There are no developed access points along this section of Red Moshannon Creek in the State College Destination Area. Spring Creek
Spring Creek in the State College Destination Area has a stretch of Class I and Class II whitewater with access at Spring Creek Park in State College. Clear Shade Creek & tributary
Clear Shade Creek is a fast moving waterway in the Johnstown Destination Area featuring stretches of Class I-III rapids. Frankstown Branch Juniata River Upper Section
There are no developed access points for this section of the Frankstown Branch in the Altoona Destination Area. Stonycreek River Lower Section & Bens Creek
Stonycreek River Canyon in the Johnstown Destination Area is an excellent whitewater stream. Ben's Creek is a favorite of canoeists and kayakers looking for a more relaxing paddling experience. Stonycreek River Middle Section
Stonycreek River Canyon in the Johnstown Destination Area is an excellent whitewater stream with a five-mile stretch of nearly continuous rapids, considered "a play-boater's dream." Stonycreek River Upper Section
The upper section of the Stonycreek River in the Laurel Highlands Destination Area is an excellent whitewater stream with access near Shanksville and Stoystown. West Branch of Susquehanna River
Sections 6 and 7 of the West Branch of the Susquehanna offer flat water paddling in the State College Destination Area. There is access available at Karthaus. Wills Creek and tributary
Wills Creek is a swift, rocky stream in the Bedford/Breezewood Destination Area that attracts whitewater enthusiasts when water levels are high. The Fairhope to Hyndman section provides 3.5 miles of Class III-IV (V) whitewater suitable for experienced paddlers only. Youghiogheny River
The Yough in the Laurel Highlands Destination Area has Class III-IV rapids on the Lower Yough; the Middle Yough features Class I-II runs, and the Upper Yough is a favorite of experienced paddlers who come for its Class V+ whitewater. Chest Creek & Clearfield Creek
Chest Creek provides Class III rapids for paddlers of medium experience while beginning paddlers can hone their skills on the calmer waters of Clearfield Creek, both in the Johnstown Destination Area.
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