Mill Run Recreation Area
The Mill Run 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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 30 |
Site guide
30 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 002 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 003 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 004 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 005 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 006 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 007 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 008 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 009 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 010 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 001, 002, 003, 004 and 26 more are listed accessible |
The campground contains 30 sites that are all self-contained. Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are available. There is also a beach, boat launch and children's play area located in the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Route 40 East, turn right onto Friendsville Addison Road for approximately 3 miles then turn right onto Mill Run Road and follow the road until reaching the campground. From Route 40 West, turn left onto Friendsville Addison Road for approximately 3 miles then turn right onto Mill Run Road and follow the road until reaching the campground.
| Coordinates | 39.7155° N, 79.3851° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Wilderness Voyageurs ↗ | 12.2 mi |
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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, turkey, grouse, rabbit and squirrel.
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.
Nearby
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mill Run Recreation Area?
Sites at Mill Run Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mill Run Recreation Area?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mill Run Recreation Area have?
30 sites, including 30 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Mill Run Recreation Area?
Mill Run Recreation Area is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Mill Run Recreation Area?
Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Mill Run Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Run Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Mill Run Recreation Area?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Mill Run Recreation Area?
Sites 001, 002, 003, and 004 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 30 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Mill Run Recreation Area?
Camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, biking, picnicking and sightseeing are the area's most popular activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Mill Run Recreation Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Outflow Camping (6.3 mi), Robert W Craig (25.1 mi), and Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite (35.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby