Benscreek Canoe Club
A canoe and kayak club in Johnstown, PA. A 501(c)3 charitable organization promoting paddling and conservation on local rivers.
Contact BCC
Phone: (814) 244-2180
Email: Rick Bloom rickpb@aol.com
BCC meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Get ready to paddle hard, play harder, and celebrate the wild spirit of whitewater at Slip Fest 2026! Join us this April at McConnells Mill State Park, Pennsylvania, for an action-packed weekend of whitewater racing, camping, vendors, and gear raffles. Whether you’re a racer, paddler, or outdoor enthusiast, this festival is the perfect way to […]
2026 Scheduled Whitewater Releases from Quemahoning Lake are scheduled and listed below. Releases during May and June are highly likely to occur as scheduled (unless maintenance or repairs are needed); releases after the beginning of July are dependent on reservoir levels. Also, releases in September and October are very rare! Also note: the valve can […]
Join us April 18th at 9AM at Greenhouse Park for our annual river cleanup. Groups will be divided up to the locations below for time efficiency. Gloves & garbage bags will be provided. Greenhouse Park Carpenter's Park Foustwell Que
The annual Cheat River Festival is a celebration of the rebirth of the Cheat River watershed. Cheat Fest is Friends of the Cheat‘s annual fundraiser which helps us advance our watershed projects and supports the organization’s administrative costs. Rain or shine, Cheat Fest is always a good time! From 5:30pm ’till 10:00pm on Friday, May 1st, […]
2026 Scheduled Whitewater Releases from Quemahoning Lake are scheduled and listed below. Releases during May and June are highly likely to occur as scheduled (unless maintenance or repairs are needed); releases after the beginning of July are dependent on reservoir levels. Also, releases in September and October are very rare! Also note: the valve can […]
The 1st Wednesday of each month (May-September) 5:30-7:30PM. Description A monthly gathering intended for paddlers to socialize with other club members, coordinate river trips, discuss upcoming events, sell / swap gear, and to learn basic paddling skills. Featuring A fun social gathering vibe w/ music, fire pit, & friends. (think rendezvous on a smaller scale) […]
DOWNRIVER RACE Friday, May 16th – Time 6PM – Carpenters Park to Greenhouse Park Racers check in Time 4:30-5:30PM at Carpenters Park Spectators can watch from the finish line at the GHP wave. $25 Registration On Friday evening we will be running our annual Downriver Race as part of Immersion Research Headwaters Racing Series. This […]
The 2026 Stonycreek Rendezvous brought to you by the Benscreek Canoe Club. Friday 05/15 - Sunday 05/17
2026 Scheduled Whitewater Releases from Quemahoning Lake are scheduled and listed below. Releases during May and June are highly likely to occur as scheduled (unless maintenance or repairs are needed); releases after the beginning of July are dependent on reservoir levels. Also, releases in September and October are very rare! Also note: the valve can […]
This week’s scheduled club meeting (Wednesday 05/20) has been canceled. Following a very successful and well-attended Rendezvous weekend, the club is taking this opportunity to give members a well-deserved break after several days of events and volunteer effort. We appreciate everyone who contributed to making the Rendezvous such a great success. Regular club meetings will […]
2026 Scheduled Whitewater Releases from Quemahoning Lake are scheduled and listed below. Releases during May and June are highly likely to occur as scheduled (unless maintenance or repairs are needed); releases after the beginning of July are dependent on reservoir levels. Also, releases in September and October are very rare! Also note: the valve can […]