What To See

The Johnstown Flood National Memorial has many cultural resources within its boundary. The historic clubhouse of the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club and a few remaining cottages line Main Street in St Michael, PA. The remnants of the South Fork Dam and the restored Unger House all are important in the story of the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889. The park has a visitor center, exhibits,  and a wonderful film entitled “Black Friday”.

Special Events/Programs

Look Under the "Plan Your Visit" tab to the left to learn more about these great events!

Daily-Park Visitor Center is open from 9:00-5:00 pm. Two floors of exhibits including a fiber optic "Path of the Flood Map." View the 35-minute film, "Black Friday." Cell Phone tours of the park are in development. Keep checking back for more programming information!

Trails

The Johnstown Flood National Memorial has two trails that lead out to the remains of the South Fork Dam. One of the two trails takes you into the lakebed and down into the old remnants of the dam. There is an interpretive trail that points out various cultural resources and acts as a guide book for children visiting the park. There is also a Path of the Flood trail that extends from Ehrenfeld to Mineral Point.

For Kids

Boys and girls of all ages come visit the Johnstown Flood National Memorial. Whether you are with a school group or with family and friends there are things for you to do. Junior Ranger programs, Girl Scout programs, ranger led field trips, plays, classroom visits and much more!

My National Parks

The national parks belong to you. We need your help to keep them in great shape. See how citizens are caring for the Johnstown Flood National Memorial and the other parks in western Pennsylvania. My National Parks (.wmv)

The year 2016 marks the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. To prepare, the NPS has introduced A Call to Action to prepare to recommit America's national parks to the goals of stewardship and community involvement. Check out the website and read the action plan by clicking on the above links.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. We are currently using Twitter and Facebook. This is an attempt to help you connect with Johnstown Flood National Memorial and to meet you "where you are at", and "where you expect us to be."