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The Blue Canoe RV Resort

Connellsville, Pennsylvania


103 RV Sites, 12 Cabins, 18 Tent Sites

5.02 reviews
Between the Youghiogheny River and the Great Allegheny Passage rail-trail in Connellsville, Pennsylvania—in Fayette County at the confluence of western Pennsylvania's most celebrated paddling river and the most popular long-distance trail in the mid-Atlantic region—The Blue Canoe RV Resort offers RV sites with scenic views, cozy cabins, and tent sites alongside bicycle and watercraft rentals, swimming pools, a game room, and a dog park in a campground whose river-and-trail dual frontage makes it the premier basecamp for the outdoor recreation infrastructure that the Connellsville corridor concentrates in one of the most consistently rewarding outdoor adventure landscapes in the eastern United States. When the Great Allegheny Passage and the Yough are the agenda, Blue Canoe is the address. RV sites, cabins, and tent sites in views of the Youghiogheny River give guests the choice of accommodation style in a campground whose river setting provides both the visual appeal and the immediate access to the Yough's water that the campground experience is built around. Bicycle rentals serve the Great Allegheny Passage users who arrive at Connellsville by vehicle rather than on two wheels and want to explore the rail-trail's most scenic corridor between Ohiopyle and Cumberland without the logistics of transporting bikes. Kayak and canoe rentals provide Youghiogheny River access for guests who want to paddle the river's Connellsville-area flatwater rather than Ohiopyle's whitewater, and swimming pools provide the poolside alternative for family members whose relationship with the outdoors is better expressed horizontally on a pool chair. A game room and dog park complete the practical family and pet-friendly infrastructure. Connellsville sits in Fayette County where the Youghiogheny River bends through the laurel-covered ridges and forested valleys of the Allegheny Plateau in the outdoor recreation corridor that the Great Allegheny Passage has anchored since the trail's completion in 2013. The Great Allegheny Passage—150 miles of rail-trail from Pittsburgh's Point State Park to Cumberland, Maryland, where it connects to the C&O Canal Towpath for the remaining 184.5 miles to Washington, DC—follows the Youghiogheny River for much of its most scenic western Pennsylvania segment, passing through Connellsville and continuing south to Ohiopyle in the river canyon whose whitewater and Ferncliff Peninsula natural area make it the crown jewel of western Pennsylvania outdoor recreation. Ohiopyle State Park, 10 miles south on the Youghiogheny, concentrates western Pennsylvania's outdoor adventure infrastructure—the Yough's Class III-V whitewater that provides the most celebrated commercial whitewater rafting in the mid-Atlantic region, the Ferncliff Peninsula's rare and globally significant plant communities, the Cucumber Falls waterfall accessible on a short walk, and the complete Great Allegheny Passage access that makes Ohiopyle the hub of the trail system. Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, five miles east of Ohiopyle, houses one of the most remarkable architectural achievements of the 20th century—the cantilevered house over Bear Run whose photographs are among the most reproduced architecture images in the world. The Blue Canoe RV Resort operates seasonally through Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation season, with the spring paddling season on the Yough in March through May—when snowmelt swells the river to its most challenging and exciting levels—the summer Great Allegheny Passage cycling peak from June through August, and the fall foliage season in October when Fayette County's hardwood ridges provide the color backdrop that makes trail cycling and river paddling in this part of western Pennsylvania the aesthetic experience the Allegheny Plateau's forest was designed to deliver. Reserve your site or cabin at Blue Canoe and let the Youghiogheny and the Great Allegheny Passage combine to make the Connellsville corridor the outdoor adventure headquarters your trail and river itinerary requires.

What does this place offer

  • Arcade
  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Bike Rental
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Cabins
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Corn Hole

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5.0
Overall rating

2 reviews
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AliceEverett, Pennsylvania
October 2025
We enjoyed a quiet peaceful few days at a riverfront back in site. Firepit right at water’s edge. Sites are clean. Garbage is picked up throughout the day directly from the site. Services are excellent. We came without toad, so relied on delivery of fire wood. The cafe DELIVERS food (surprisingly good) direct...Show more
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AnthonyFlushing, MI
November 2024
Efficient and Professional Staff! All were happy to help with whatever was needed! Park/Grounds were Secure, Clean and very well maintained!! If we are in this area again.. we will stay at Blue Canoe! Highly recommended!

Location

1101 Riveredge Road


Things to know

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Rules

Registration and Arrival Check-In Procedure - RVs & Tents: Check-in time is 1 pm. - RVs & Tents: Check-out time is 11 a.m. - Cabins: check-in time is 4 pm. - Cabins: check-out time is 11 a.m. - Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome page outlining all of the resort policies. - Please be familiar with these once here and reach out to our team with any questions. - Your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of the aforementioned Rules and Regulations. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager makes the ultimate decision for spot placement. AGE REQUIREMENT - Must be 18 years of age or older to reserve a site or accommodation. DAMAGES + FEES - If there is damage, missing or stolen items, or excessive cleaning required, the card on file will be charged accordingly. EARLY DEPARTURES - We do not provide refunds or credits for early departures. RV Regulations - One habitable and one non-habitable vehicle are allowed per site and must be parked completely on the site. - Please do not park on the grass or along the roadways. - Extra vehicles may be allowed on a space available basis at an additional fee of $5.00 per vehicle per night. - All vehicles must be registered at the Front Desk upon arrival. - Working on vehicles is prohibited. - Anyone operating a motor vehicle must have a valid driver’s license. - RV’s must be 15 years or newer, in excellent condition, and RVIA certified. - Each RV is subject to management approval. - Please contact the resort directly if you have any questions. - No more than one RV is allowed per site. - Rates include four (4) people, each additional person over the age of six (6) is $5 per person per night. - Maximum of six (6) people per reservation. - Rates include two (2) vehicles. - Additional vehicle parking may be available, please inquire with the resort. - 1 RV allowed per campsite. - 2 Tents allowed per tent site. SECURITY - Management is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles. - Keep your valuables and bikes locked up. Pets Policy - All well-behaved pets are welcome at the campground. - Pets must be leashed at all times. - Please do not leave a pet tied or unattended outside. - Please clean up after your pets at all times. - Pet waste bags are available for purchase in the store. - Pets are not permitted in the pool area. - Non-aggressive pets are welcome in the campground and must be registered at the Front Desk upon arrival. - Pets must be kept on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times and under the control of their owner. - Pets may not be left outside unattended. - Guests are responsible for “cleaning up” after their pets. - All pet dropping must be properly disposed of in a trash receptacle or collection area. - Guests should carry proof of their pet’s current vaccinations. - Pets are prohibited in park buildings, including restrooms and playgrounds. - Noisy, vicious, or unruly pets are not allowed. - Guests who are unable to control their pets must remove them from the premises, or the animal may be taken by local animal control authorities. - The park is not responsible for and will hold accountable the pet owner for any injury or damage caused by pet(s). - In addition, the owner of the pet that causes injury or damage to others is expected to resolve the issue directly with the injured party. - Pets are allowed in specific cabins for a fee. Pets must be declared at the time of reservation. SITE AMENITIES - Please report any issues with your site to the Front Desk. Sewer - All sewer connections must have an airtight seal as required by State and federal law. Electric - Plug your RV power cord in firmly with no space between the plug and the chosen receptacle. - Turn on the appropriate power breaker after the plug has been inserted. - When departing, turn the power breaker off before disconnecting your plug from the receptacle. Water - We recommend the use of a water pressure regulator. Refuse: - Please leave your trash in a tied bag at the end of your site before 6 PM for pickup. - Make sure no additional debris is left in the fire pit. - Please do not leave refuse out overnight or in an open container to avoid wildlife interaction. Fire Pits - Never leave a campfire unattended and fully extinguish campfires when you are done enjoying them. - Please do not move the fire rings. - If you move a picnic table, please return it to its original location. - Please do not use portable grills on the picnic table without protecting the table from heat and food splatter. Flags - Current nations, states, provenances, sports teams, military, and college affiliations are permitted. - No other flags are permitted including political parties, confederate flags, or flags containing profanity. - FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED. NATURE: - Please do not cut, trim, or otherwise disturb the natural vegetation in and around the park. - As we try to be good neighbors to our wildlife, please do not approach or feed the animals. Fire - FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS are PROHIBITED. Quiet Hours - Quiet hours are 11 pm to 8 am. CODE OF CONDUCT - Please keep your campsite tidy and litter-free. - Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior and compliance with park rules. - Please be courteous to other guests around you and do not walk through other campsites. - Loud, objectionable noise is not allowed at any time. - Profanity, violence, or inconsiderate towards other guests and/or park personnel will not be tolerated. Speed Limit - The Speed Limit is 5 mph. THE FINE PRINT - By placing a reservation, you agree to read and abide by all resort policies as they are presented herein and upon arrival to the resort. - There is a $5.00 non-refundable online booking fee per reservation. Disclaimer - Please enjoy your stay at The Blue Canoe RV Resort! If you have any questions or would like recommendations for things to do and see, please visit us at the Front Desk.

Cancellation Policy

MODERATE If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.