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.

Available sites

72 total sites

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 closed

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

AI generated

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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Steve I

Verified

August 5, 2023 Stayed at: 054, Loop: SPRU

This is a very pleasant, well maintained campground. Most of the tent sites are large enough to accommodate two vehicles and two tents. It usually is occupied to capacity on Friday and Saturday evenings, with fewer users on Sunday through Thursday. Campers generally are considerate.

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Diane W

Verified

July 31, 2023 Stayed at: 055, Loop: SPRU

Nice place to stay.

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Mitch T

Verified

July 27, 2023 Stayed at: 054, Loop: SPRU

Comfortable and clean campground, and if you have kids it is close Ohiopyle State Park well known for its natural water slide!

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James S

Verified

July 24, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOCU

The entire park was closed because of the lack of potable water. The restrooms are very dated and the number of toilets is too small for the number of tent campers.I don't know if we need to go back. That being said, the camp host was great, the site for our trailer was neat and tidy, and its a convenient location for visiting the Borough of Confluence and Fort Necessity or walking/biking the trail. In addition, close to the campground are lots of access points to the river and dam area.

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gary k

Verified

July 21, 2023 Stayed at: 055, Loop: SPRU

Electrical service on site 55 has been screwed up for several years. This year the service was downsized to a 20 amp breaker. Can't run a air conditioner and make a pot of coffee without tripping the breaker. Needs attention!!!!!

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John L

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: 019, Loop: MAPL

Great place to sit back and relax. The boat ramp is a short drive from the campsites and fishing is a short walk. The grandkids enjoyed riding bikes on the bike trail. Confluence is a short bike ride where you can get anything that you might have forgotten!

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gary k

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOCU

Nice family campground. Quiet and laid back atmosphere. Only complaint is mowing is not kept up as in years past

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Thomas W

Verified

July 3, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: MAPL

We've been there many times and always enjoyed the stay. The hardware store, gas station, grocery store, and dollar store are so convenient! Riding bikes and watching the bikers and fishermen/women is also entertaining! However, our last visit was a bit unenjoyable due to the loud and obnoxious family group next to us. No respect for others camping nearby! We will be back and just hope that that family is not!! You have a great camping are!

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James B

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: MAPL

Two bicycles were stolen the week I was there. I learned it from he people who had them stolen. No one was warning campers to lock their bikes. I asked the Corp ranger and she confirmed it but tried to play it down. Other than that it was a good experience.

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Donald W

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: MAPL

Good cycling trail location.
Host welcoming

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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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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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