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
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Apr
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Jul
Aug
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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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John P

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: MAPL

I enjoyed a clean, comfortable, peaceful stay at Outflow. I had my bicycle and bicycled the GAP trail northwest to Ohiopyle one day an southeast to Meyersdale the other day. It helped tremendously that the weather was absolutely perfect for late October, sunny and in the 70's. Also there was a nice Harvest festival in the town of Confluence. I recommend this campground.

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Michael M

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOCU

Nice well kept C/G just wish it was full hook ups.

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Louis M

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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: MAPL

Great Fishing ..Clean ..Bike Trail Goes through campground ..Don't forget to visit the Town of Confluence 5 Min Away

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Douglas S

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 055, Loop: SPRU

Electrical Box surged and blew. Took about an hour and they were able to reset the main breaker and then we were fine. We loved the campground hosts and talked to them for hours over several interactions. I had purchased the wrong size propane tank cover and hated to trow it away so I was trying to sell it for $10 (Fantastic deal - never used). Unfortunately, I didn't know you were not allowed to sell things on federal property. It never crossed my mind. The ranger actually wrote me a citation. Really?

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Robert C

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 046, Loop: SPRU

I have been both a hiker biker camper and a drive-in tent-only camper.I enjoyed my visits immensely! The amenities are outstanding.
Super clean showers and bathrooms! My suggestion is: I would like to see a much larger hiker biker area, or in addition to the present area, establish another tent-only area perhaps behind the pavilion and the other bathroom. The existing area can get rather crowded.
I am a solo biker and on one occasion 3 bikers came later in the day and took over the nearest picnic table and the surrounding area with their gear, leaving me no choice but to hibernate to my tent to prepare my meals.

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Jeffery H

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January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOCU

This state park campground is in an amazing location for campers, fishing, kayakers, white water rafters, boaters, hikers, bicyclists, tourists, and the list goes on and on. It's a great central location for all the aforementioned things and more. This campground is well kept and is not crowded. It does get filled up on major holidays but your RV awning or your dining canopy isn't smack up against your neighbors equipment. You don't feel like sardines. If your family has never seen the actual beginning of a river, then this is a great place to see one. I am 64 years old and have been coming here all my life. The cost still fits the wallet very well and the beauty remains the same. If you run out of anything, not to worry. The town of Confluence, Pa. is just across the river.

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David F

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January 22, 2020 Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOCU

Great location! Right off the bike trail, and fishing is right there. Price is reasonable, But there are very few full hookup sites.
The nearby town is slower paced and less crowded then Ohio Pyle.

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Dennis T

Verified

January 23, 2020 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LOCU

Stayed here while biking the GAP. Arrived near dark and got camp setup. Peaceful location and near local eateries. Will stay again on future trail rides and fishing trips.

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Tom K

Verified

January 28, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: MAPL

I like going camping are everybody's friendly it's always been nice I do not like that there's nobody at the office anymore

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John M

Verified

February 2, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOCU

It's always clean and peaceful and reasonably priced.

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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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