August Full Moon Paddle
2026-08-28 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Quemahoning Family Recreation Area
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 8-11PM.

Beach availability after 8PM.
You must pay the $5 parking fee.
8:05PM Moon rise

September Wave Wednesday
2026-09-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Greenhouse Park, Green House Rd, Johnstown, 15905, United States
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)
Informal learning session for newer boaters (see below)
Club information & registration for both new and existing members

Learning
In an informal setting boaters will have the option to join a club lead hour of training. Training concepts include.

Ferrying, peel outs, & catching eddies
Rolls
Basic wave surfing
Basic play boating
Squirts

September 5-6 Stonycreek Release
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-06 | Greenhouse Park, Green House Rd, Johnstown, 15905, United States
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 only release up to 500 cfs; and the maximum flow (in the river, measured at the Ferndale gauge) that a release can provide is 1,350 cfs, (which is around 3’ at Foustwell, 4.5’ at Ferndale). If the natural flow is 1,000 cfs, we will ONLY RELEASE additional 350 cfs. If natural flow is over 1,350 cfs, there is NO RELEASE. Any changes in the schedule will be posted here and on our Facebook page ASAP!
Note: If water level at the Quemahoning Reservoir is between 1626.0 and 1626.5 on the Sunday before a planned release, then a release will be made on the following Saturday only; if the water level is greater than 1626.5, then the release will be held on both thefollowing Saturday and Sunday. And if the level at the Quemahoning Reservoir is below 1626 ft above sea level on the Sunday before the scheduled release: the release is cancelled. This may effect late summer releases. Watch here for updates. Also, note that on non-release days, the Stony is boatable when the Ferndale Gauge is above 500 cfs. This is likely accurate. Again, watch here for any possible changes.
2026 Release Schedule

April 4-5 First Release of the Season
April 18-19
May 2-3
May 15-17 Stonycreek Rendezvous
May 23 Special Release (one day only) Memorial Day weekend
May 30-31
June 13-14
June 27-28
July 11-12
July 25-26
August 8-9
August 22-23
September 5-6
September 19-20
October 3-4
October 17-18

Border Dam Entry Ramp Construction
2026-09-12 09:00 - 2026-09-13 15:00
Volunteers Needed
We are excited to announce plans for a new entry ramp at the border dam put-in! To get things moving, we will hold a quick planning meeting on Tuesday, September 8th. The actual build will take place over the weekend on Saturday, September 12th, and Sunday, September 13th. We need plenty of hands to make this happen, so please join us to help improve our local access! Volunteers will meet at 9:00 AM at Carpenters Park to set up the shuttle, and we expect to wrap up around 3:00 PM each day. Best of all, lunch will be generously provided by the BCC. Please remember to bring a pair of heavy-duty work gloves if you have them, as we will be shoveling and handling stones. Mark your calendars and come help us build a better launch!
Quick Details:

Planning Meeting: Tuesday, September 8th

Construction Days: Saturday, Sept 12th & Sunday, Sept 13th

Meetup: 9:00 AM at Carpenters Park (to set shuttle)

Time Commitment: Roughly 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM both days

Perks: Lunch provided by the BCC!

September Club Meeting
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Crow’s Nest, 510 Tire Hill Rd, Johnstown, PA, 15905, United States
BCC meetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

September 19-20 Stonycreek Release
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-20 | Greenhouse Park, Green House Rd, Johnstown, 15905, United States

Savage Release
2026-09-26
There is a scheduled Savage release Saturday, September 26th 2026.

September Full Moon Paddle
2026-09-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Quemahoning Family Recreation Area
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 8-11PM.

Beach availability after 8PM.
You must pay the $5 parking fee.
6:54PM Moon rise

October 3-4 Stonycreek Release
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-04 | Greenhouse Park, Green House Rd, Johnstown, 15905, United States

October 17-18 Stonycreek Release
2026-10-17 - 2026-10-18 | Greenhouse Park, Green House Rd, Johnstown, 15905, United States

October Club Meeting
2026-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | The Crow’s Nest, 510 Tire Hill Rd, Johnstown, PA, 15905, United States
