Directions

When using a GPS

If nearing the vicinity of the park and the directions indicated by park signs differentiate from the directions indicated by a GPS system, please use the directions indicated by the park signs.

 

A map of Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Saint Michael.

NPS/Harpers Ferry Center

GPS coordinates

40.34979, -78.77120

Directions to the Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is located off PA Route 869 in the town of Saint Michael.

Take US Route 219 to the St Michael/Sidman exit. At the end of the exit ramp head East on PA 869 (there is a park sign at the end of the exit ramp). Travel approximately 1.5 miles on PA 869 watching for a left turn onto Lake Road at the sign for Johnstown Flood National Memorial. Follow Lake Road 1.5 miles until you see a sign directing you to turn right into the Visitor Center parking lot.

Visitor Center

Johnstown Flood National Memorial
733 Lake Road
South Fork, PA 15956

The South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club House

186 Main Street
Saint Michael, PA 15956

Please keep in mind that the Club House is only accessible on either a Journey Around Lake Conemaugh Van Tour or a Path of the Flood Van Tour.

North Abutment

The North Abutment parking lot is located off of Lake Road.

South Abutment

The South Abutment is located on South Abutment Road, accessible from PA 869.

Public Transportation

There is no public transportation to or within the park. Cambria County, Pennsylvania, senior citizens may be able to arrange transportation through the senior services buses.

By Rail

Amtrak stops in Johnstown and Altoona.

By Plane

Approximately 79 miles (2 hours) from Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.

Approximately 166 miles (3 1/2 hours) from Washington, DC, Dulles Airport

Approximately 244 miles (4 1/2 hours) from Philadelphia International Airport.

Commuter flights may be available to the Johnstown-Cambria Airport, 4 miles (15 minutes away, no public transportation between), or the Altoona/Blair County Airport in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, 31 miles (58 minutes away, no public transporation between).