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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 32 |
| Hike-in | 31 |
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Tent-only | 10 |
| RV with electric | 4 |
| group walk to | 2 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 64 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
77 sites in 8 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hike and Bike Sites | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | 5 / – | |||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 2 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | ||||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 4 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | ||||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 7 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | ||||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 10 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | ||||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 11 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | ||||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 16 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | ||||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 17 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | ||||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 20 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No | ||||||||
| Hike and Bike Sites - 23 | Hike and Bike | Hike-in | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:30 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 64 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites Jones Pavilion, 043, 044 are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Confluence, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39.8050° N, 79.3669° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | under 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Wilderness Voyageurs ↗ | 8.1 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, bear, 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. 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.
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. 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Outflow Camping?
Sites at Outflow Camping are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Outflow Camping?
Check-in 4:30 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Outflow Camping have?
96 sites, including 32 standard sites with power, 31 hike-in sites, 15 standard sites without power, and 10 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Outflow Camping?
The longest site here provides 64 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Outflow Camping have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Outflow Camping?
Flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Outflow Camping?
Yes, pets are allowed at Outflow Camping. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Outflow Camping?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Outflow Camping?
Sites Jones Pavilion, 043, and 044 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Outflow Camping?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Outflow Camping?
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 is the nearest town to Outflow Camping?
Confluence, Pennsylvania. Some of Pennsylvania and Maryland's finest state parks surround Youghiogheny Lake.
Source: Getting there