Outflow Camping

OUTFLOW CAMPGROUND
Outflow Campground
OUTFLOW
Yough Lake

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

72 total sites

RV Sites

50 sites

Tent Sites

22 sites

About 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.

Number of accommodations: 72

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 5

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

72 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: MAPL RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 003, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 004, Loop: MAPL RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 005, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 006, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 007, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 008, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 009, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 010, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 011, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 012, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 013, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 014, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 015, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 016, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 017, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 018, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 019, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 020, Loop: MAPL RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 021, Loop: MAPL RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 022, Loop: LOCU RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 023, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 024, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 025, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 026, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 027, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 028, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
029, Loop: LOCU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
030, Loop: LOCU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
031, Loop: LOCU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
032, Loop: LOCU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
033, Loop: LOCU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 034, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
035, Loop: LOCU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 036, Loop: LOCU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 037, Loop: LOCU RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 038, Loop: LOCU RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 039, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 040, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 041, Loop: LOCU RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
🚐 042, Loop: LOCU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 043, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 044, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
045, Loop: SPRU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
046, Loop: SPRU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
047, Loop: SPRU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
048, Loop: SPRU Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 049, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 050, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 051, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 052, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 053, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 054, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 055, Loop: SPRU RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
🚐 056, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 057, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 058, Loop: SPRU RV
No Hookups
🚐 059, Loop: SYCA RV
No Hookups
🚐 060, Loop: SYCA RV
No Hookups
🚐 061, Loop: SYCA RV
No Hookups
1A, Loop: REAR Tent
40 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Hike and Bike Sites - 10, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 11, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 17, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 2, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 20, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 23, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 25, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 27, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 4, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites - 7, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike Tent
5 guests · Pet Friendly

Reviews (459)

What Guests Are Saying

Outflow Camping offers a beautiful, well-maintained campground with friendly hosts and clean facilities, making it a preferred choice for nature lovers and cyclists alike. Guests appreciate the scenic location near the bike trail and river, as well as the range of recreational activities available in the area. While some minor issues were mentioned, such as noise disturbances and proximity of campsites, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.

Review Summary

4.4
459 reviews
5
60.3%
277
4
26.1%
120
3
9.4%
43
2
2.2%
10
1
2.0%
9

Carol C

Verified

August 29, 2025 Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOCU

5

Relaxing trip.

Paul D

Verified

August 26, 2025 Stayed at: Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike

5

Nice campground, very convenient if you are traveling on the GAP trail, or just using the trail for hiking/biking. Quiet, good space for setting up a tent in the hiker/biker area. Only compliant is the restroom which is clean but rather shabby.

Adele C

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MAPL

5

The campground is very clean and relaxing, right beside the river!

Forrest W

Verified

August 13, 2025 Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOCU

3

beautiful campground, well cared for and quiet. could've been a little more upfront about allowable tent setup areas. As it was we were forced to move our tents from the open grass to the gravel parking pad. Also apparently do not allow clotheslines or anything to be tied to a tree?

Alan F

Verified

August 12, 2025 Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOCU

4

Clean quiet and roomy

john k

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop: LOCU

5

Beautiful area with so much to do. Very friendly locals.

Peter R

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOCU

5

Great campground right on the Youghiogheny. Fishing is very good with water temperature at 62°F. This part of the river is pretty calm and the is a nice paddle from the campground to the Ramcat pullout two miles downstream.

Michael K

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: MAPL

4

Only slept the night but convenient campsite next to river and some sites I was interested in visiting (Fallingwater specifically). There's lots of interesting activities like fishing, cycling, rafting, etc. and very cool towns nearby like Ohiopyle... plus visited the ice-cream shop very nearby and excellent milkshake!

Jennifer H

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 052, Loop: SPRU

5

This is a very well maintained beautiful little campground. The hosts were so kind and accommodating.

Susan M

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: MAPL

4

Love being by the river! Love the easy access to the GAP! Even find pickleball nearby!

Location Outflow Camping

Address:
1579 Mae West Road
Confluence, PA, 15424
United States

Elevation: 405 feet

Distance to downtown

1.2 mi drive to downtown Confluence (about 4 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Reservations must be made for the entire holiday weekend,.
  • Early checkout will not be refunded on holiday weekend reservations,.
  • All reservations and changes will need to be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777
  • Reservations must be made online or by calling the 1-877-444-6777
  • This is the Outflow Campground at Youghiogheny Lake, not the Tionesta Rec Area Campground at the Outflow at Tionesta Lake
  • Alcohol is prohibited
  • The release warning siren from hydropower plant will be heard in the campground
  • All sites are 100% reservable
  • Maximum of two tents or one tent and one trailer allowed per site
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Phone number for Resource Managers Office (814) 395-3242
  • Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. 

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Last updated: September 10, 2026

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