The Visitor Center and Lake View House
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial · PA
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."
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving Day Closure; Christmas Day Closure; New Year's Day Closure
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available5 activities
Park Name
InfoJohnstown Flood National Memorial
Designation
InfoNational Memorial
State(s)
InfoPA
Phone
Info8148866171
jofl_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoHours 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Arts, Painting + 17 more
Weather Info
InfoWinters 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
InfoTake 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 f
Location
Info40.3458° N, -78.7745° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website