Johnstown Flood National Memorial
PA
About Johnstown Flood National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together to aid the "Johnstown sufferers." The story of the Johnstown Flood reminds us all, "...
that we must leave nothing undone for the preservation and protection of our brother men.
Things To Do
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Attend an Evening on the Lake Presentation
Evening on the Lake presentations are on select Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Club House during the summer months.
Path of the Flood Van Tours
Ranger-guided Path of the Flood van tours are a great way to learn about the destructive force of the Johnstown Flood of May 31, 1889.
Attend a Tales of the Great Flood Presentation
Tales of the Great Flood cover a wide variety of topics relating to the Johnstown Flood.
Hike with a ranger through the ruins of the South Fork Dam
Join a Park Ranger for an interpretive walk that will take you to the bottom of the dam, through the breach and back out on the other side. This program is offered through the summer. The walk can also be done self-guided.
May 31 Anniversary
Sunday, May 31, 2026, is the 137th anniversary of the Johnstown Flood of May 31, 1889.
Club House and Cottage Row Walking Tours
Club House and Cottage Row Walking Tours are part of our programming for the anniversary of the 1889 Johnstown Flood. Please note the 2026 tours are full!
Available Activities
Weather
Winters can be cold and severe. Spring can be seasonable and wet. Summer can be hot with potentials for thunderstorms.
Fall can be seasonal, with cold temperatures into October and November.
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.
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Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Hours of Operations The Visitor Center is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Visitor Center is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Park grounds and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. "All Park Hours" reflects the hours of operation for the Visitor Center.
