Mill Run Recreation Area
Mill Run Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Maryland. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Maryland
- Coordinates
- 39.71547, -79.38506
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 814-395-3242
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mill Run Recreation Area
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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. 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Dumping Station · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Oakland Oil & Propane · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Sonrise Mountain Christian Retreat Center | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Youghiogheny Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Youghiogheny River Lake Outflow Campground | Private campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| Outflow Camping | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 6.3 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Paddler's Lane Campground | Private campground | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Boy Scout Camp Sites | Private campground | 9.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.