Outflow Camping

1579 Mae West Road, Confluence, Pennsylvania, United States
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OUTFLOW CAMPGROUND
Outflow Campground
OUTFLOW
Yough Lake

Featured amenities

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

Available sites

72 total sites
RV Sites 50 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 22 sites Check Availability

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

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Past seasons
Closed periods
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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 availability.

72 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: MAPL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 022, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 023, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 029, Loop: LOCU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 030, Loop: LOCU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 031, Loop: LOCU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 032, Loop: LOCU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 033, Loop: LOCU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 034, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 035, Loop: LOCU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 036, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 037, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 038, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 039, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 042, Loop: LOCU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 043, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 045, Loop: SPRU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 046, Loop: SPRU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 047, Loop: SPRU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 048, Loop: SPRU Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 049, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 056, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 057, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 058, Loop: SPRU RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 059, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 060, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: SYCA RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 1A, Loop: REAR Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 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
Pet Friendly

Reviews

489 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 489 reviews

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5 stars 61.8% (302)
4 stars 25.6% (125)
3 stars 8.8% (43)
2 stars 2.0% (10)
1 star 1.8% (9)

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Walter O

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 059, Loop: SYCA

Clean, restrooms, friendly host. Hammock poles are a great feature in the bike camping area, they would be better if they were a couple feat more apart.

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Michael M

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: LOCU

Beautiful campground! Quiet, clean, and close to G.A.P. Bike trail between Cumberland and Pittsburgh. Small town of Confluence is nearby, with all necessities.
Large hiker/biker area, as well as basic camp sites. Large shower/restrooms always clean are only a short walk from all sites.

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Mark L

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 050, Loop: SPRU

Miss having people at check-in station. Security seems to be less too.

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MICHAEL B

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike

A very clean quite site and great facilities that are very well maintained. I was biking from Pittsburgh PA to Washington DC and stayed overnight. The sound of the outflow lulled my to a great night's sleep after a long day on my bicycle

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Joe L

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 051, Loop: SPRU

I don't understand why the camping pads are built so that it is next to impossible to pound tent stakes into the ground.

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Steve I

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 053, Loop: SPRU

Very nice campground, which tends to fill on weekends during Summer months.

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Michele S

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: MAPL

We have been going to the Yough for 50 years. We enjoy the lake for swimming, boating, fishing, etc. It has the clear water that you can see down into. Beautiful lake. Nice small town feeling. This place has not changed since we began coming here. This is our second home.

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Steve D

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 048, Loop: SPRU

Great area, good fishing, rafting available and you will meet some fine people, boating and swimming available. Nice bike trail 11 mi to the falls at Ohiopyle state park.

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Carl S

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January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: MAPL

Lots of activities to do nearby. Hiking, biking, fishing, kayak and raft, swimming, boating, and lost of little restaurants with good food and prices. Campground is clean, quite, and good bath house. Campsites are level and easy to get into. The only negative we have is the fire pit rings are too high. It is hard to get pie irons to cook evenly.

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WILLIAM S

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 054, Loop: SPRU

had a good time

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Location & Directions for Outflow Camping

1579 Mae West Road, Confluence, PA 15424 United States

Elevation: 405 ft

Nearest town

Confluence, PA - 1.2 mi

About 4 min to downtown

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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