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Your Ultimate Guide to 4th of July Week in Ohiopyle


We are 2 weeks away from 4th of July festivities and there is no cooler place to spend it than Ohiopyle! Summer is officially here and its time to enjoy the great outdoors.  From whitewater rafting to biking to hiking, we got you covered.  White Water Adventurers will be running full steam ahead offering rafting trips & bike rentals all day every day.

White Water Rafting

White Water Adventurers is the leading rafting outfitter in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. Just two hours from Pittsburgh, experience, feel, and hear the roar of the river beneath your whitewater raft. Forget the stresses of everyday life by taking a whitewater adventure with your friends and family near the Laurel Highlands. From mild to wild, experience a true whitewater getaway with White Water Adventurers, right here in Ohiopyle, PA.

Fireworks

7 Springs – July 3rd 9:30PM

Nemacolin – July 4th 9:30PM

Deep Creek Maryland – July 4th 9:00PM

Lodging

Yough Plaza Motel

The only motel located in the heart of Ohiopyle State Park, our ten room and five suite complex is distinct and convenient to whitewater activities, Great Allegheny Passage, hiking, Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. Bring the family and friends; stay, play and enjoy our comfortable accommodations.

Yough Guest House

IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL! Wonderful house in Ohiopyle. Easy walking distance to restaurants, the Visitors Center, GAP Bike trail, hiking trails, waterfalls, and everything else that our wonderful town has to offer. Perfect for vacations, hikers, bikers & paddlers.

Biking

The seasons come to life along the converted railway beds of the Great Allegheny Passage, a 318 mile system of biking and hiking trails. There are no tall buildings to obscure your view or traffic noise to block out the sights and sounds of Mother Nature.

Hiking

The 79 miles of trails at Ohiopyle showcase the spectacular scenery of the Laurel Highlands. There is a wide variety of hiking trails from short day hikes to challenging backpacking.  Traversed by the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail the area offers parts of the 70-mile backpacking and hiking trails with recently renovated overnight shelters every 8-10 miles.

Mini Golf

Ohiopyle Mini-Golf is a fun-filled 9-hole course that captures the essence of Ohiopyle. The obstacles provide both competition and enjoyment for all ages. Each hole offers something different and highlights our beautiful mountains and rivers. Whether you are shooting a hole-in-one through a kayak or lining up a trick putt under the windmill, Ohiopyle Mini-Golf is sure to keep the entire family entertained.