Overview The Klondike Pavilion Shelter is located on the Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. The lake spans the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Clean waters, forested mountains and steep-sided valleys provide an unsurpassed setting for recreational opportunities. Recreation Camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, biking, picnicking and sightseeing are the area's most popular activities. Boaters consider Youghiogheny River Lake, with its 16-mile length and channels up to one-half mile wide, the best powerboating and water-skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania. Youghiogheny Lake's outflow area is renowned for its excellent trout fishing and is stocked from April to September each year. A fishing pier is located in the campground. Facilities The Klondike Pavilion provides parking, grills, tables, electric, waste receptacles, and a buffet-style counter top. Another bonus to this pavilion is that it has a short walk to the two available restrooms. Along with the ammenties, it offers a handicap accessible path from the parking lot.
Source: rec_gov · last verified 2026-05-19