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Outflow Camping

OUTFLOW CAMPGROUND
Outflow Campground
OUTFLOW
Yough Lake

Featured amenities

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

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

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • River Access
    River Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station
  • Playground
    Playground

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

Sites & Availability

72 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: MAPL
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: MAPL
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: MAPL
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: MAPL
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: LOCU
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
β›Ί 029, Loop: LOCU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 030, Loop: LOCU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 031, Loop: LOCU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 032, Loop: LOCU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 033, Loop: LOCU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
β›Ί 035, Loop: LOCU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: LOCU
50 Amp Β· Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: LOCU
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: LOCU
50 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: LOCU
30 Amp Β· Electric Only
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: LOCU
50 Amp Β· Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 045, Loop: SPRU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 046, Loop: SPRU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 047, Loop: SPRU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 048, Loop: SPRU
6 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 050, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 051, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 053, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 055, Loop: SPRU
50 Amp Β· Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 057, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 058, Loop: SPRU
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 059, Loop: SYCA
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 060, Loop: SYCA
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: SYCA
No Hookups
$25.00
/ per night
β›Ί 1A, Loop: REAR
40 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 10, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 11, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 17, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 2, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 20, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 23, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 25, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 27, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 4, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites - 7, Loop: Hike and Bike
$0.00
/ per night
β›Ί Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike
5 guests Β· Pet Friendly
$0.00
/ per night

Reviews (387)

What Guests Are Saying

Outflow Camping offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly staff and convenient access to the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground features level spots, hot showers, and proximity to fishing and scenic attractions like Falling Water. While some guests noted issues with tent pads and noise from generators, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the campground's beauty and helpful hosts.

Review Summary

4.4
387 reviews
5
57.9%
224
4
27.4%
106
3
10.1%
39
2
2.3%
9
1
2.3%
9

Kimberly S

Verified

October 26, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOCU

4

The park is very clean. The Park Hosts were on top of everything. The Great Passage bike trail goes right through the park. Plus restaurants nearly.

Kelly M

Verified

October 11, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: MAPL

5

yough outflow never disappoints. great level spots and could not ask for a better location .

Kim C

Verified

October 10, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: LOCU

3

Bathrooms could be cleaner.

Amy S

Verified

October 6, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 003, Loop: MAPL

5

Spacious camp spot. Clean, quiet. Other folks our age camping there

Bill S

Verified

October 5, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: SPRU

4

Campsites are well maintained and the fire-pit/grill & picnic table are really nice to have. One plus I would rather not have proven out is how well the sites drain. We had a lot of rain the night we stayed but, as stated, we stayed nice and dry in our tents and it was obvious the following morning that no puddles formed.

Dean B

Verified

October 4, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 054, Loop: SPRU

4

Very quiet, courteous campers,

Karyl H

Verified

October 3, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOCU

5

It’s a lovely quiet campground located near so many places to hike, visit and enjoy. Our dogs were even happy campers.

Billy C

Verified

October 3, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 058, Loop: SPRU

5

Well maintained campground with well behaved guests in a beautiful and practical setting.

Edward H

Verified

October 1, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: LOCU

4

Very nice camping spot

Omar S

Verified

September 30, 2021 β€’ Stayed at: Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike

5

I was bikepacking down the GAP on my way to DC & stopped by here. The hiker/biker area isn't especially large, but can probably support 8 tents or so if I recall correctly. There's a fire pit w/ a grill top, a couple tables and bike rack. I had a pleasant experience, and the awesome volunteer host showed me where the spot was and checked me in. I felt safe the entire time.

Location Outflow Camping

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.805 / -79.3669

Elevation: 405 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Reservations must be made for the entire holiday weekend, Friday through Sunday.

General

Early checkout will not be refunded on holiday weekend reservations, Friday through Sunday.

General

All reservations and changes will need to be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777

General

Reservations must be made online or by calling the 1-877-444-6777

General

This is the Outflow Campground at Youghiogheny Lake, not the Tionesta Rec Area Campground at the Outflow at Tionesta Lake

General

Alcohol is prohibited

General

The release warning siren from hydropower plant will be heard in the campground

General

All sites are 100% reservable

General

Maximum of two tents or one tent and one trailer allowed per site

General

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.

General

Phone number for Resource Managers Office (814) 395-3242

General

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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