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: web@benscreekcanoeclub.com
Held on a remote 7.5-mile section of Moshannon Creek between Peale Bridge near the town of Grassflat, PA and the Route 53 Bridge near the town of Moshannon, PA.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Our sojourn showcases the entire river valley in a spectacular four day, 44-mile float on the Stonycreek, Conemaugh, and Kiskiminetas Rivers. From Johnstown to Apollo, we’ll paddle through breathtaking vistas each day and camp each night. The sojourn will take us through deep river gorges, with views of historic canal remnants and wildlife along the […]
June 6th and 7th, 2026Save the Date, more information available early spring. The Slip Clinic is a great opportunity for beginners, practiced beginners, intermediates and youth to improve their paddling skills and techniques. It is also a great opportunity for more experienced paddlers to get involved by instructing, assisting, safety boating or just coming out […]
There will be a Middle Yough Trip on Sunday, June 21st. Meet at RamCat Parking Lot at 10 AM to set shuttle. We will aim to launch around 11:30. Boats do not need to be registered. PFDs are mandatory and must be worn. Bring lunch for on the river. Take-out at Ohiopyle around 3-4. This […]
Full Moon Paddle, scheduled for this evening (June28) is cancelled due to the weather. Sorry folks, see you next month. Join the Benscreek Canoe Club for an enchanting full moon paddle, where the shimmering moonlight guides your journey across serene waters. Experience the magic of night paddling while surrounded by nature's tranquility, perfect for all […]
There will be a Middle Yough Trip on Sunday, July 19th. Meet at RamCat Parking Lot at 10 AM to set shuttle. We will aim to launch around 11:30. Boats do not need to be registered. PFDs are mandatory and must be worn. Bring lunch for on the river. Take-out at Ohiopyle around 3-4. This […]
Join the Benscreek Canoe Club for an enchanting full moon paddle, where the shimmering moonlight guides your journey across serene waters. Experience the magic of night paddling while surrounded by nature's tranquility, perfect for all skill levels. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening under the stars! Meet around the Quemahoning Family Recreation Area boat launch, roughly […]
August 1st and 2nd, 2026. Deadline for clinic registration is July 21. This year we are back at Tall Oaks Campground. Continue improving your skills on the river with us at the Turkey Bash. There are opportunities for beginner, practiced beginner, intermediate and youth paddlers during this two day clinic in August. This is also […]
UPDATE: Due to potential bad weather and possible high water; the scheduled Middle Yough trip for this Sunday is canceled. ORIGINAL: There will be a Middle Yough Trip on Sunday, August 16th. Meet at RamCat Parking Lot at 10 AM to set shuttle. We will aim to launch around 11:30. Boats do not need to […]