State park · Harmar Township, Allegheny County
Allegheny Islands State Park
Three undeveloped islands in the Allegheny River, reached only by boat, where paddlers can pull up on wooded shores and watch for herons and other river wildlife.
What you will find
- Canoe and kayak launch
- Fishing
- Wildlife and bird watching
Hunting is permitted here in season. Check the state hunting calendar and wear blaze orange in fall and winter.
Make a day of it
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