Outflow Camping
Outflow Camping is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Pennsylvania. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 39.80500, -79.36694
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 877-444-6777
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Outflow Camping
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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, bea
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sheetz · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Lake Outflow Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Youghiogheny Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Paddler's Lane Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Mill Run Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 6.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Camp Sonrise Mountain Christian Retreat Center | Private campground | 6.8 mi | — | — |
| Campsite 5 | Free campsite | 7.9 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.