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Recreation Opportunities

The Quemahoning Family Recreation Area (QFRA)

Established in 2004 through a joint venture of the Cambria Somerset Authority (CSA) and Summer’s Best Two Weeks (SB2W).

For a fee, visitors to the QFRA are able to enjoy pavilions; boat/canoe/kayak launch (electric operated boats only); picnic tables; fire rings/grilles; children’s playground; tent, RV, and group camping sites; rustic cabins; restrooms and shower facilities; swim beach; and basketball, softball, and soccer facilities.  The QFRA is managed by Summer’s Best Two Weeks (SB2W).   For reservations, inquiries, or more information about the park, contact SB2W:

For reservations, inquiries, or more info contact below.

Phone: (814) 233-9512
Web: http://www.quefamilyrec.com/

See Amenities Chart

Rates and Fees

Use Passes:

Annual Pass (inc. trailers):  $75
Annual Sr. Pass (60+):  $55
Day Pass:  $5
Day Pass (with trailer):  $10

Tent Campsites

Individual Sites: $23.00/night weekday
$25.00/night weekends

RV Campsites

All: $35.00 weekdays/night                                                                                                        $37.00 weekends/night

Rustic Cabins

Weekend: $52/night
Weeknight: $50/night

Pavilions

Large: $165
Mid-Size (1/2 of Large): $100
Small: $44*

Policies:

  1. Weekend rate applies to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
  2. For detailed information regarding the QFRA bookings and rentals please visit www.quefamilyrec.com or call 814-233-9512

Birdman Road Boat Launch

Map and Directions

From the East

  • Take Pennsylvania Turnpike (76) to the Somerset Exit #110 (former Exit # 10)
  • Take Route 601 North to its junction with Route 219
  • Go North on Route 219 to the Jennerstown/Rt. 30 Exit
  • Take a Left onto Route 30 for .25 miles
  • Right on Main St. and take immediate Right on Alwine
  • Go .8 miles until a T intersection
  • Go RIGHT on Green Bridge Rd. for 1.5 miles
  • Turn LEFT on Quemahoning Dam Rd. and cross bridge
  • At stop sign, turn RIGHT and continue for about 2 miles
  • The entrance to the recreation area is on your RIGHT!

From the West

  • Take Route 30 East through Ligonier and Jennerstown
  • Left on Main St. and take immediate Right on Alwine.
  • Go .8 miles until a T intersection
  • Go RIGHT on Green Bridge Rd. for 1.5 miles
  • Turn LEFT on Quemahoning Dam Rd. and cross bridge
  • At stop sign, turn RIGHT and continue for about 2 miles
  • The entrance to the recreation area is on your RIGHT!

Future Plans and Additional

Future plans at the Quemahoning Reservoir include:

Continued operation of the QFRA.
Continued availability of public boating and fishing.
2021: Construction of additional rustic cabins, RV sites, showerhouse/restrooms, expanded parking and small pavilion.

Additional Info:

CSA also developed Wildlife Habitat Food Plots and a Chestnut Orchard in 2009 and installed a whitewater release valve at the Que.   For more information about projects click here.

In the Spring of 2011, CSA opened a historical display of a Venturi meter and a mini museum to display artifacts and photos.

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