Casselman River Upper Section & tributaries

General Description

The Casselman River rises in Grantsville, MD and flows to Confluence, PA where it meets the Youghiogheny. The river provides stretches of Class II and III whitewater where canoers and kayakers can challenge themselves in powerful chutes and pockets of bubbling eddies.
Acid mine drain off has been cleaned up on the Casselman, making many areas suitable for trout and bass fishing.

Laurel Hill Creek has retained many of the qualities of the natural river. Kooser & Laurel Hill State Parks form the head waters of the Laurel Hill Creek, while state forest and game lands cover western portions of the basin. When the creek is in a high water stage, canoers can find challenging Class III runs.

Conditions

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Access

Markleton Access (Local government)

About 16 miles south of Somerset or 10 miles north of Confluence off PA Route 281.

  • Hours of operation: 24/7
  • Non-powered boats only
  • Shore fishing
  • Parking - large lot (10 vehicles or more)
  • Surfaced ramp
  • Primary boating - canoes and other hand-carries boats

Fees & Licenses

All Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Regulations apply.

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PA Boating Regulations

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Activities

• Paddle Power

Fish Species

• Bass
• Trout Natural
• State Regulated Waters
• Trout Trophy Project

Lodging & Dining

Laurel Highlands Accommodations
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Laurel Highlands Dining
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Emergency Info.

Somerset Hospital Center For Health
225 S Center Avenue Somerset PA 15501
Emergencies 911
814-443-5000

B&B

Gingerbread House B&B
156 Rockdale Road
814-926-4148
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Rockwood Trail House B&B
131 Rockdale Road
814-926-4778
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The Confluence House
522 Oden Street
814-352-8151
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Campground

Husky Haven Campground
440 Water Street
814-926-2024
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Vacation Homes and Cabins

Maple City Loft
130 Center Street
814-289-1447
The Burgess' House
219 North Street
814-662-2436
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