Yellow Creek State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 2,981 acres (1,206 ha) in Brush Valley and Cherryhill Townships, Indiana County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park encompasses parts of Yellow Creek and Little Yellow Creek. The old Kittanning Path goes through the parkland. The park was established in 1963. An additional 159 acres (64 ha) of developed land were purchased in 1982. Yellow Creek Lake, a 720-acre (290 ha) man-made lake, was built in 1969 by an earth and rock dam on Yellow Creek. Yellow Creek State Park is between the boroughs of Ebensburg and Indiana on U.S. Route 422.
Yellow Creek State Park became the first Pennsylvania state park to switch from gasoline-powered lawn mowers to propane powered lawn mowers in 2008. This is part of a statewide effort to make the state parks more environmentally friendly. The propane mower reduces emissions by 90% and boosts fuel efficiency by 10%. Yellow Creek state park has taken other steps to reduce man's impact on the environment. These include installing wind turbines to provide electric power to the environmental education building. The buildings have been remodeled with better window placement in order to take advantage of the sun's rays. A new boat that uses less fuel has been purchased to patrol Yellow Creek Lake. Lastly, park rangers and educators are using bicycles instead of trucks whenever possible.[3]
Hikingedit
There are 5 miles (8.0 km) of trails open to hiking at Yellow Creek State Park. Ridgetop Trail is the most challenging of the trails. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) and passes through a variety of habitats. Laurel Run Trail is a 0.5-mile (0.80 km) loop trail in the vicinity of the park office. Damsite Trail, the longest trail in the park at 2.5 miles (4.0 km), is a remnant of the roads used to build Yellow Creek Lake in 1969.[1]
Picnickingedit
Yellow Creek State Park is a popular destination for groups and families for picnicking. The main picnic area is near the beach with parking for over 4,000 people and a large number of picnic tables. There are three pavilions in the main picnic area. The pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance. Unreserved picnic tables are available on a first come first served basis.[1]
Campingedit
Six cottages and 4 yurts are available to rent at Yellow Creek State Park. The cottages are on the lakeshore near McFeather's Cove. They sleep up to five in single or double bunks. They have wooden floors, glass windows, a porch, and electric lights. The yard area of the cottages have picnic tables and fire rings. The yurts also sleep up to five in single or double bunks. They are a bit more modern than the cottages. Each yurt has a refrigerator and stove as well as tables, chairs and electric lights and heat.[1]
Yellow Creek Lakeedit
Boats up to 20 horsepower are permitted on the waters of Yellow Creek Lake. There are three launch areas on the lake. All boats must display a current registration from any state or a launch permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.[1] Boats are available to rent near the beach area, including canoes, kayaks, sailboats, paddleboats, and motorized pontoon boats.
Shoreline during a late winter day.
An 800-foot (240 m) beach is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Beginning in 2008 lifeguards will not be posted at the beach.[4] There is a large bathhouse at the beach that also serves as the first-aid station and snack bar.[1]
Yellow Creek Lake is a warm water fishery. The common game fish are pike, muskellunge, bass, perch, crappie and bluegill. Laurel Run, Little Yellow Creek and Yellow Creek are cold water fisheries. These streams are stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. All fishers are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the fish commission at all times.[1]
Nearby state parksedit
The following state parks are within 30 miles (48 km) of Yellow Creek State Park:[5][6][7]
^"Yellow Creek State Park Goes Green". PR Newswire Association. Retrieved May 24, 2008.
^"Pa. state parks going without life guards at beaches in 2008". Times Leader. Retrieved February 19, 2008.
^2007 General Highway Map Indiana County Pennsylvania(PDF) (Map). 1:65,000. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning and Research, Geographic Information Division. Retrieved July 27, 2007. Note: shows Yellow Creek State Park
^Michels, Chris (1997). "Latitude/Longitude Distance Calculation". Northern Arizona University. Retrieved April 23, 2008.
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Yellow Creek State Park is a Pennsylvania state park on 2 981 acres 1 206 ha in Brush Valley and Cherryhill Townships Indiana County Pennsylvania in the United States The park encompasses parts of Yellow Creek and Little Yellow Creek The old Kittanning Path goes through the parkland The park was established in 1963 An additional 159 acres 64 ha of developed land were purchased in 1982 Yellow Creek Lake a 720 acre 290 ha man made lake was built in 1969 by an earth and rock dam on Yellow Creek Yellow Creek State Park is between the boroughs of Ebensburg and Indiana on U S Route 422 Yellow Creek State ParkIUCN category III natural monument or feature Yellow Creek LakeLocation of Yellow Creek State Park in PennsylvaniaShow map of PennsylvaniaYellow Creek State Park the United States Show map of the United StatesLocationIndiana Pennsylvania United StatesCoordinates40 34 06 N 79 01 35 W 40 56833 N 79 02639 W 40 56833 79 02639Area3 140 acres 12 7 km2 1 Elevation1 316 ft 401 m 2 Established1963Governing bodyPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesWebsiteYellow Creek State Park Contents 1 Environmental awareness 2 Hiking 3 Picnicking 4 Camping 5 Yellow Creek Lake 6 Hunting and fishing 7 Nearby state parks 8 Photo Gallery 9 References 10 External linksEnvironmental awareness editYellow Creek State Park became the first Pennsylvania state park to switch from gasoline powered lawn mowers to propane powered lawn mowers in 2008 This is part of a statewide effort to make the state parks more environmentally friendly The propane mower reduces emissions by 90 and boosts fuel efficiency by 10 Yellow Creek state park has taken other steps to reduce man s impact on the environment These include installing wind turbines to provide electric power to the environmental education building The buildings have been remodeled with better window placement in order to take advantage of the sun s rays A new boat that uses less fuel has been purchased to patrol Yellow Creek Lake Lastly park rangers and educators are using bicycles instead of trucks whenever possible 3 Hiking editThere are 5 miles 8 0 km of trails open to hiking at Yellow Creek State Park Ridgetop Trail is the most challenging of the trails It is 2 miles 3 2 km and passes through a variety of habitats Laurel Run Trail is a 0 5 mile 0 80 km loop trail in the vicinity of the park office Damsite Trail the longest trail in the park at 2 5 miles 4 0 km is a remnant of the roads used to build Yellow Creek Lake in 1969 1 Picnicking editYellow Creek State Park is a popular destination for groups and families for picnicking The main picnic area is near the beach with parking for over 4 000 people and a large number of picnic tables There are three pavilions in the main picnic area The pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance Unreserved picnic tables are available on a first come first served basis 1 Camping editSix cottages and 4 yurts are available to rent at Yellow Creek State Park The cottages are on the lakeshore near McFeather s Cove They sleep up to five in single or double bunks They have wooden floors glass windows a porch and electric lights The yard area of the cottages have picnic tables and fire rings The yurts also sleep up to five in single or double bunks They are a bit more modern than the cottages Each yurt has a refrigerator and stove as well as tables chairs and electric lights and heat 1 Yellow Creek Lake editBoats up to 20 horsepower are permitted on the waters of Yellow Creek Lake There are three launch areas on the lake All boats must display a current registration from any state or a launch permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission 1 Boats are available to rent near the beach area including canoes kayaks sailboats paddleboats and motorized pontoon boats nbsp Shoreline during a late winter day An 800 foot 240 m beach is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend Beginning in 2008 lifeguards will not be posted at the beach 4 There is a large bathhouse at the beach that also serves as the first aid station and snack bar 1 Hunting and fishing editHunting is permitted at Yellow Creek State Park Hunters are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Game Commission The common game species are eastern gray squirrels wild turkey white tailed deer ruffed grouse common pheasant American black bear waterfowl and eastern cottontail rabbits The hunting of groundhogs is prohibited 1 Yellow Creek Lake is a warm water fishery The common game fish are pike muskellunge bass perch crappie and bluegill Laurel Run Little Yellow Creek and Yellow Creek are cold water fisheries These streams are stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission All fishers are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the fish commission at all times 1 Nearby state parks editThe following state parks are within 30 miles 48 km of Yellow Creek State Park 5 6 7 Blue Knob State Park Bedford County Keystone State Park Westmoreland County Laurel Mountain State Park Westmoreland County Laurel Ridge State Park Cambria Fayette Somerset and Westmoreland Counties Laurel Summit State Park Westmoreland County Linn Run State Park Westmoreland County Prince Gallitzin State Park Cambria County Photo Gallery editYellow Creek Lake nbsp Eastern Shore of Yellow Creek Lake near Camp Seph Mack BSA nbsp View of Yellow Creek Lake showing southern marsh area nbsp Northern view of Yellow Creek Lake from the water near McFeaters Cover Boat Launch nbsp View of Yellow Creek Spillway with lake waters flowing into Yellow Creek nbsp Yellow Creek Lake alongside dam and Spillway into Yellow CreekReferences edit a b c d e f g h Yellow Creek State Park Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Archived from the original on February 22 2012 Retrieved January 31 2007 Yellow Creek State Park Geographic Names Information System United States Geological Survey August 30 1990 Retrieved December 13 2007 Yellow Creek State Park Goes Green PR Newswire Association Retrieved May 24 2008 Pa state parks going without life guards at beaches in 2008 Times Leader Retrieved February 19 2008 2007 General Highway Map Indiana County Pennsylvania PDF Map 1 65 000 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Bureau of Planning and Research Geographic Information Division Retrieved July 27 2007 Note shows Yellow Creek State Park Michels Chris 1997 Latitude Longitude Distance Calculation Northern Arizona University Retrieved April 23 2008 Find a Park by Region interactive map Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Archived from the original on September 24 2011 Retrieved November 12 2011 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yellow Creek State Park nbsp Pennsylvania portalPark Spotlight Yellow Creek State Park official map PDF Archived from the original PDF on March 3 2016 800 9 KB Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index 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