Youghiogheny River Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Pennsylvania.

In the heart of the Laurel Highlands and spanning the Mason-Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland lays Youghiogheny River Lake. Boaters consider Youghiogheny River Lake, with its 16-mile length and channels up to one-half mile wide, the best powerboat and water-skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania. The tail waters of the dam are one of the few in Pennsylvania open for trout fishing year round and are stocked by the Fish and Boat Commission on a regular basis throughout the spring and summer.

Camping and Day Use

  • Mill Run Recreation Area
  • Outflow Camping
  • Somerfield North Recreation Area
  • Youghiogheny Recreation Area

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Environmental Education
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Confluence, PA, go .5 miles south on PA 281.

Additional Information

  • Youghiogheny River Lake Website
  • Youghiogheny River Lake Map
  • Youghiogheny River Lake Photo Album
  • Facebook
  • Yough Lake Marina
  • Youghiogheny River Lake Trail Map

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