Hinckston Run Reservoir Recreation
Opportunities / Recreation Areas / Rates and Fees / Maps & Directions / Future Plans
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Recreation Opportunities
Picnic pavilion and picnic tables now available!
Recreation Areas
The boat launch is located along Hinckston Run Road. Other activities may be found around the Reservoir area.
Construction of other amenities will occur as funding allows. CSA encourages local groups and organizations to assist efforts to maintain the recreation facilities. Interested groups should contact CSA.
Rates and Fees
Currently, there are no charges for recreation at the Hinckston Run Reservoir.
Please be sure to be properly licensed by the appropriate State agencies when fishing, boating, and hunting. PA Fish & Boat and Game Commission Regulations do apply. All boats must possess a use permit issued by the PA F&BC or PADCNR.
Maps & Directions
Directions to the
Hinckston Run Reservoir boat launch:
Please note posted speed limits!
From Johnstown, Somerset and points south:
- Follow Route 219 North
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Take Route 56 into Johnstown
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Turn right onto Walnut St.
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At the end of Walnut St. turn right onto Route 271 North
- Take 271 North for 5 ¼ miles.
- Turn left onto Hinckston Run Rd. near the village of Good’s Corner
- Hinckston Run Road loops back to Route 271 (North of Good’s Corner)
From Blairsville, Ebensburg and points north:
- Take Route 22 to Mundy’s Corner
- Take Route 271 South 5 ¼ miles
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Turn onto Hinckston Run Rd. near the village of Wesley Chapel
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Follow Road to the Reservoir
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Hinckston Run Road loops back to Route 271 (South of Wesley Chapel)
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Future Plans
Future plans at the Hinckston Run Reservoir include:
- continued operation of currect recreation activities
- continued availability of public boating and fishing
- construction of picnic tables and pavilions (as funding and resources permit)
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