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Welcome to our FAQ Page! While here you can learn more about Scarlett Knob Campground. Feel free to select any of the questions listed below.
If you'd like to suggest a question, please use the form on our Contact Page.

Question - 1

Where are you located?

Answer

Scarlett Knob is two miles North of Ohiopyle/ one mile South of Fallingwater on Pennsylvania Route 381. For more please see:http://scarlettknobcampground.com/PAGES/directions.htm

Question - 2

Can I bring my pet?

Answer

House pets are welcome. Pets must be kept on a leash of 4 feet or less and attanded at all times. Pets are NOT TO BE LEFT ON GROUNDS when you leave. 

Question - 3

What can I do with my pet while I raft?

Answer

With a paid reservation to camp at Scarlett Knob, pet sitting, near the campground, can be arranged in advance of your trip by our office staff. When making reservations, please inform the staff if you will be needing this service. 

Question - 4

How far are you from Ohiopyle?

Answer

Scarlett Knob is two miles north of the Youghiogheny River put-in. Wilderness Voyageurs' check-in is just 2 miles from the campground. The other outfitters (including Laureal Highlands River Tours and White Water Adverturers) meet on the far side of Ohiopyle, approximately 3 miles from camp. 

Question - 5

Can I bike to Ohiopyle from Scarlett Knob?

Answer

You can bike to Ohiopyle on Pennsylvania Route 381. However, we do not recommend it due to narrow shoulders, guard rails close to the road, and heavy traffic including log and coal trucks. It is best - and safest - to drive the 2 miles to one of the parking areas for the trail. 

Question - 6

Is swimming available?

Answer

There is no swimming on grounds. Many of our guests go into Ohiopyle to swim in the river. 

Question - 7

Do you have campsites on the river?

Answer

The state park controls all the property along the river and does not permit camping there. 

Question - 8

Are there hookups in the group area?

Answer

Water and 20-amp electric hookups are currently only available in the family area. Some sites in the group area have parking areas that will accommodate a pop-up or small camper, but no hookups are available on those sites. 

Question - 9

When can we check-in for our site?

Answer

You can check in any time after 1pm the day of your arrival. If you are arriving after midnight, please ring the bell by the door. A staff member will register you, give you a car pass, a map, and directions to your site. 

Question - 10

Does the group leader have to be the first person?

Answer

With reservations the group leader does not have to be the first person to arrive. Everyone in the group should know the group leader's last name. If you want to camp in the group area and do not make reservations, the first person in will need to have all of the information and fees for the group. 

Question - 11

Are reservations required?

Answer

Reservations are not required, but they are strongly suggested. A minimum stay of 2 nights is only required for reservations made for a holiday weekend. 

Question - 12

Can I make reservations online or by e-mail?

Answer

At this time reservations can only be made by calling our office between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Our number is 724.329.5200. 

Question - 13

What else can we do in the area?

Answer

Ohiopyle State Park offers 19,000 acres with hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and boating. The Ohiopyle Falls are in the main day-use area of the park. Cucumber Falls is about a mile from the main falls area. Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob are 2 homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. They are 1 mile and 5 miles, respectively, from camp. Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Braddock’s Grave are about 10 miles from camp For more please see:http://scarlettknobcampground.com/PAGES/local.htm

Question - 14

Do you set up the rafting trips?

Answer

Guided rafting trips are concessioned to outfitters for the Youghiogheny River. Please use the link to the page for that information.http://scarlettknobcampground.com/PAGES/local.htm

Question - 15

Can I rent rafting equipment from you?

Answer

The companies that provide rental equipment are listed on our Local Attractions Page. If you are renting equipment and going down the river on your own, a launch permit is required. The number to obtain a permit is 1-888-727-2757. For for more please got here:http://scarlettknobcampground.com/PAGES/local.htm

Question - 16

What is your address to get internet directions?

Answer

We are working on more detailed directions from futher away for when we update our site. In the meantime, please note, we do NOT suggest using directions from "map-it sites" on the internet. These directions tend to use the shortest route on paper. However, they fail to consider that these roads are narrow, curve-ridden and have significant elevation changes. Worst of all, alot of these back roads are completely unsigned, so you can not find your way. We have seen numerous directions printed from these sites when campers arrive. We are not sure we could find our way with these directions and we live here! Please refer to our directions page.http://scarlettknobcampground.com/PAGES/directions.htm

Question - 19

What is your mailing address?

Answer

Regular mail should be addressed to: Scarlett Knob Campground, PO Box 44, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470-0044