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

Ted H

Verified

September 27, 2021 Stayed at: Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike

4

Biked the GAP Trail and used the hiker/biker site. Hot showers, flush toilets, potable water and close to town.

Nanette P

Verified

September 27, 2021 Stayed at: 040, Loop: SPRU

5

Campground manager outstanding. Great facilities. Bathhouse is clean. Close to bike trail.

Kenneth S

Verified

September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: MAPL

3

Lack of electric in the tenting area for cell phones and electric bikes. If electric is needed for a tenters, the only option is rent a regular space which usually has no easy water access and darn near impossible to drive a tent stake in. And no tenting on the spot of grass allowed.

Matt C

Verified

September 20, 2021 Stayed at: 059, Loop: SYCA

5

Relaxing campsite alongside the Youghiogheny River. We enjoyed camping with our dogs, going kayaking (there's a small boat ramp at the camp), bike riding, exploring, and relaxing. The camp is fairly open, with well maintained facilities and easy access to Ohiopyle just a few miles down the river.

Mike L

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: MAPL

5

Great hosts.

Seward G

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 055, Loop: SPRU

4

We found the facilities to be in very good condition. The sites are well spaced out. The campground hosts were friendly. It was nice being so close to the railtrail.

Barry A

Verified

September 14, 2021 Stayed at: 049, Loop: SPRU

4

Nice place

Shawn M

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOCU

5

This campground is so nice and it’s right on The Great Allegheny Passage and the Youghiogheny River so there are lots of wonderful outdoor activities nearby. Confluence is a cute little town with a couple of nice restaurants. We will definitely be back!

Cynthia B

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: MAPL

4

Great location for biking focused weekend. The host was very accommodating. Facilities were clean and nice. Only reason no 5 stars were the “drinkers” next door and their lights were on all night, which affected my ability to sleep, however they were very kind and on many occasion invited me to come over for drinks and or food.

Mandy R

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 046, Loop: SPRU

4

There are plenty of water activities to do

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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