Outflow Camping
The Outflow Camping Area is located on Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. The lake spans the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Clean waters, forested mountains and steep-sided valleys provide an unsurpassed setting for recreational opportunities.
The campground contains a variety of sites, including walk-to group sites, RV sites and tent-only sites. Electric hookups are available in many sites. Flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station are provided. The park also offers an amphitheater and children's playground. Hammock Stations have been added to the Bike and Hike and Group Camping sites.
Need to Know
- Reservations must be made for the entire holiday weekend, Friday through Sunday.
- Early checkout will not be refunded on holiday weekend reservations, Friday through Sunday.
All reservations and changes will need to be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777
Reservations must be made online or by calling the 1-877-444-6777
- This is the Outflow Campground at Youghiogheny Lake, not the Tionesta Rec Area Campground at the Outflow at Tionesta Lake
- Alcohol is prohibited
- The release warning siren from hydropower plant will be heard in the campground
- All sites are 100% reservable
Maximum of two tents or one tent and one trailer allowed per site
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Phone number for Resource Managers Office (814) 395-3242
Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period
longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the
written permission of the District Commander.
Natural Features
The country surrounding the lake is made up of narrow valleys and high rounded hills with steep slopes. Much of the land is covered with northern hardwoods including Beech, Sugar Maple, White Ash, Yellow Poplar and Basswood.
A variety of wildlife makes its home around Youghiogheny River Lake, including deer, bear, turkey, grouse, rabbit and squirrel.
Nearby Attractions
Some of Pennsylvania and Maryland's finest state parks surround Youghiogheny Lake. Ohiopyle State Park is known for some of the best whitewater in the East and is often the location of national kayaking competitions.
Cyclists enjoy the many miles of bike trails in the area. For the history buff, the area boasts many historical sites and parks. For sheer natural beauty, Youghiogheny Lake can't be beat.
Recreation
Camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, biking, picnicking and sightseeing are the area's most popular activities. Boaters consider Youghiogheny River Lake, with its 16-mile length and channels up to one-half mile wide, the best powerboating and water skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Youghiogheny Lake's outflow area is renowned for its excellent trout fishing and is stocked from April to September each year. A fishing pier is located in the campground.
Contact Information
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1579 Mae West Road CONFLUENCE PA 15424
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 877-444-6777
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Route 281 South from points north: continue south through Confluence and over the Casselman & Youghiogheny Rivers. Make an immediate left into the campground.
Route 281 North from Route 40: continue north 7 miles past the Youghiogheny River Lake entrance. Make next right into the campground.
Route 523 North from Route 40: continue north 7 miles to Confluence. Turn left onto Route 281 South, over the Casselman & Youghiogheny Rivers. Make next left into the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 040, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 18, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Constitution Tree Pavilion, Loop Pavilion , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 2A, Loop OCAM, Type Group Walk To
- Site 016, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 16, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 21, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 054, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 9, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 024, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 059, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop LOCU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 19, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 030, Loop LOCU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 3, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 23, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 052, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop LOCU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 30, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 28, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 7, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 026, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 24, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 14, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 20, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 043, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop LOCU, Type Rv Electric
- Site 051, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 10, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 17, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 001, Loop MAPL, Type Rv Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 13, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 27, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 034, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 11, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 046, Loop SPRU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop LOCU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 26, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 039, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 4, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 027, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 29, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 013, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 1, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 045, Loop SPRU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 12, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 8, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 047, Loop SPRU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 061, Loop SYCA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop SPRU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 22, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 042, Loop LOCU, Type Rv Electric
- Site 053, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 25, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 011, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 1A, Loop REAR, Type Group Walk To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 5, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 015, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 15, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 020, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 044, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 6, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site Hike and Bike Sites - 2, Loop Hike and Bike, Type Hike To
- Site 010, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop LOCU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Jones Pavilion, Loop REAR, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 021, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop SPRU, Type Rv Electric
- Site 019, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop MAPL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop LOCU, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop SPRU, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop LOCU, Type Standard Electric
