Juniata River
General Description
A tributary of the Susquehanna River, the Juniata River runs approximately 90
miles through several scenic mountain ranges.
The Juniata is a popular destination for canoeing and fishing for bass, walleye,
muskellunge, panfish, catfish and perch.
Seasonal flat-water paddling opportunities
can be enjoyed by individuals and families interested in single or multi-day river trips.
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Conditions
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Access
Petersburg
Private - Paved Ramp |
Lat 40 34 09
Lon 78 02 56 |
Private, contact fire department for more information. 814-667-3827. From
22 W, right onto River Rd (T618), over bridge, right onto Rt. 305, over bridge,
park on right. Just upstream from the Juniata River on Shaver Creek. River left. |
Warrior Ridge Dam
PFBC - Surfaced
Ramp |
Lat 40 32 23
Lon
78 02 01 |
From Rt. 305 in Petersburg, turn right onto Petersburg
Pike (SR 4007), right onto Warrior Ridge Rd, follow ~2+ mi, over tracks, park
near dam. Access above dam and access below dam. River left. |
Portstown Park
Graded
Slope |
Lat 40 29 09
Lon
78 00 51 |
From Rt. 22 take the Fairgrounds Road exit, at end
of ramp turn right onto what becomes Penn Street, go through light, immediately
across bridge is parking on left or right. River left. |
| Smithfield RiverSide Park |
Lat 40 28 57 |
From Rt. 22, turn onto 4th St. at Sheetz near Huntingdon.
Just before bridge turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave. River/Park access on
right. River right. |
| PFBC - Surfaced Ramp |
Lon 78 00 45 |
| Juniata Point |
Lat 40 27 30 |
From Rt. 22 East near Huntingdon, before bridge
turn right onto Snyders Run (SR 3043), follow signs for boat access. Surfaced
ramp. Raystown Branch, river left. |
| PFBC - Surfaced Ramp |
Lon 77 58 51 |
| Mapleton-Depot Park |
Lat 40 23 30 |
From Rt. 22, take signs to 855 S, from west access
is on right, near 855 bridge. Surfaced ramp, pavilion, tables, playground,
volleyball. River left. |
| PFBC - Surfaced Ramp |
Lon 77 56 18 |
| Mt. Union |
Lat 40 23 10 |
From Rt. 22, tak
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Activities
• Paddle Power
Fish Species
• Bass
• Muskellunge
• Pan Fish
• Perch
• Walleye
Lodging & Dining
| Huntingdon County Dining
| | Website: Visit |
| Huntingdon County Places to Stay | | Website: Visit |
Emergency Info.
| J C Blair Memorial Hospital | Warm Springs Avenue Huntingdon PA 16652
Emergencies 911 | | 814-643-2290 |
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