Yough Lake Marina

Yough Lake Marina Yough Lake Marina, your home for summer fun since 1969! Yough Lake Marina is located in the heart of the Laurel Highlands on the Youghiogheny River Lake.

In operation since 1969, our 340 boat slip accommodations offer customers direct access to the lake throughout the season. Yough Lake Marina is conveniently located a half an hour from other popular Laurel Highlands attractions like, Nemacolin Woodlands, Ohiopyle State Park, and Falling Water. Youghiogheny River Lake, a 16 mile project of the US Army Corps of Engineers, is commonly referred to as

“Yough Lake”. A popular visitor attraction, Yough Lake provides various outdoor recreation opportunities.

1943: Completion of Youghiogheny River Lake
1969: Purchased by current owners: The Leskinen Family

YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER LAKE:

Authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938, Youghiogheny River Lake is one of 16 flood control projects in the Pittsburgh District. The project provides flood protection for the Youghiogheny and lower Monongahela River Valleys as well as for the upper Ohio River. Since its completion in 1943, the Youghiogheny project has prevented flood damages estimated to be in excess of $569 million. Youghiogheny has the capability to store the equivalent run-off of 11 inches of precipitation from its 434 square mile drainage area. In addition to flood control, the dam helps to alleviate pollution problems by releasing additional water downstream during low water periods. Increased stream flow improves water quality by diluting polluted waters entering the rivers from towns, industries and coal mine drainage. The increased stream flow also improves the navigability of the Monongahela and upper Ohio Rivers for commercial navigation. Youghiogheny Hydroelectric Authority holds a license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to operate a hydroelectric plant below the dam. D/R Hydro Company is the firm that has operated and maintained the plant since 1989. The power is fed into the Penelec power system and is used over its entire area which includes most of western and central Pennsylvania. The plant has the capacity to generate up to 12 megawatts of electricity per hour. This is enough to service approximately 8,000 homes for a year.

Addison Volunteer Fire Department Koval Hoagies tomorrow! Saturday August 29.You won’t be sorry!
08/28/2026

Addison Volunteer Fire Department Koval Hoagies tomorrow! Saturday August 29.
You won’t be sorry!

For weather and Yough Lake tech geeks:What a difference a year makes! Yough Lake is currently 16.5’ above the level it w...
08/27/2026

For weather and Yough Lake tech geeks:
What a difference a year makes!
Yough Lake is currently 16.5’ above the level it was at on August 27, 2025, and is currently 2.41’ ABOVE “Summer Pool.” In most summers the water starts declining below “Summer Pool” by July 1, sometimes as early as June 15.
We have already received about 8” of precipitation above year to date averages, AND, we are predicted to receive another 1.5-2” of precipitation in the next seven days.
The drought of the last two years is gone, and the soil in our drainage basin is saturated.
Enjoy the lake!
Addison Volunteer Fire Department Koval Hoagies available at the Marina Saturday August 29! Support our First Responders!

Plan ahead for a late, great summer weekend! Get busy living! Life is better at the Lake!
08/25/2026

Plan ahead for a late, great summer weekend! Get busy living! Life is better at the Lake!

Weather person says rain tonight, BUT ITS BEAUTIFUL NOW!
08/22/2026

Weather person says rain tonight, BUT ITS BEAUTIFUL NOW!

08/22/2026

Attention Boaters: With water levels at full pool a significant amount of (mostly small to medium debris) has made its way back into the lake. Please take extra caution and if you’re so inclined join us today in contributing to lake clean up.

Current version of Lake map. Available at Marina office. Meanwhile, what would you like to see on the map next year? We ...
08/21/2026

Current version of Lake map. Available at Marina office. Meanwhile, what would you like to see on the map next year? We can’t do every boat club without doing a FOIA request, and pretty sure the map would be too crowded if we did.

Still unclaimed prizes from Customer Appreciation Day. Some gift certificates, some coffee cups, some coolers. Check you...
08/17/2026

Still unclaimed prizes from Customer Appreciation Day. Some gift certificates, some coffee cups, some coolers. Check your dock number!

George Washington passed the location of the marina on five expeditions from 1753 to 1784. The one in this video was num...
08/16/2026

George Washington passed the location of the marina on five expeditions from 1753 to 1784. The one in this video was number 2.

In 1754, George Washington embarked on an expedition down the Yough...

The Casselman River Bridge was constructed about the same time using the same techniques as the now submerged Great Cros...
08/16/2026

The Casselman River Bridge was constructed about the same time using the same techniques as the now submerged Great Crossings Bridge. It’s worth the drive to take a good look at it!

A Garrett County landmark has earned national recognition!

The Historic Casselman River Bridge in Grantsville has been added to the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, recognizing its connection to the journey of Josiah Henson, whose life inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Built in 1813 as part of the National Road, the Casselman River Bridge has been part of Garrett County’s story for more than two centuries. This new designation adds another chapter to its history while highlighting Garrett County as a destination for heritage tourism.

The recognition also comes as restoration work continues to preserve this iconic landmark for future generations.

It’s another reason to explore the history, heritage, and unique places that make Garrett County special.

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140 Marina Drive
Addison, PA
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