Pittsburgh District Corps of Engineers Recreation Closures

Published May 29, 2012

Youghiogheny - Tub Run Closure

 

          The Tub Run Campground at Youghiogheny River Lake, Confluence, Pa., has been closed until further notice for maintenance. During the Memorial Day Weekend a leak was discovered in the water tank that supplies water to the campground. Youghiogheny staff members will be evaluating the issues and work towards resolving them as soon as possible. Currently, all reservations for the next two weeks will be canceled and refunded. We apologize for the inconvenience, and are working reopen Tub Run as soon as possible.

           

            For more information and updates stop by our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/YoughioghenyUSACE or you can call the Youghiogheny River Lake Office at 814-395-3242, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

Loyalhanna Lake -  Bush Recreation Camping Area & Boat Launch Closed

 

A severe storm on Sunday, May 27, downed power lines and numerous large trees at the Loyalhanna Lake Bush Recreation Area Camping Area located off PA Route 981, Saltsburg, Pa. As a result of this storm, the camping area is currently closed due to public safety concerns. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintenance staffs are removing downed trees, restoring roads, parking areas and campsites. It is anticipated that these clean-up efforts will be completed by Thursday, May 31, and the camping area will open on Friday, 1 June. 

 

Additionally, the Bush Recreation Area Boat Launching Ramp was closed on Tuesday, May 29, as a result of high pools and flooding of the boat ramp. This rise in water resulted in unsafe conditions for boaters including floating debris and submerged hazards. The boat launch will open as soon as water levels recede to safe conditions and cleanup efforts are completed.

 

Please call the Loyalhanna Lake 24 hour code-a-phone message service at 724-639-3785 for current lake conditions, contact the project office at 724-639-9013. or visit us on Fascebook at https://www.facebook.com/LoyalhannaLakeUSACE

                                   


Release no. 12-150