Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center
Facility · Pennsylvania ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Johnstown Flood National Memorial (National Memorial) · Restricted Access
- 1,750 ft
- Elevation
The Visitor Center has two floors of displays that explain the history of the South Fork Dam, the South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club, and how and why the 1889 Johnstown Flood occurred. There is also a 35 minute film,"Black Friday," shown every :15 past the hour, with the first showing of the day at 9:15 and the last showing at 4:15.
Getting there
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 the visitor center appears on your right. Please park safely in the designated parking lot and not block any emergency access roads.
40.34981, -78.77123 · 40°20'59.3"N 78°46'16.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 36 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 71 | 59 | 47 | 38 |
| Low °F | 19 | 21 | 28 | 38 | 49 | 57 | 61 | 60 | 53 | 43 | 33 | 25 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center?
- No. Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (814) 886-6170
- Email jofl_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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