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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

Mark L

Verified

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

3

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

MICHAEL B

Verified

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

5

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

Joe L

Verified

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

4

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

Steve I

Verified

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

4

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

Michele S

Verified

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

5

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.

Steve D

Verified

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

4

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

Carl S

Verified

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

4

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.

Linda M

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: MAPL

3

Definitely missed having the office open in 2019. Don’t like having to reserve online and not having any walk up sites. Definitely need more full hook up sites. I have suggested for several years that they should have activities for children ....movie nights would be great’. Nature days for adults and children. Children’s game days.
Sites needed to be upgraded with more
gravel
Would be great to have wood available for purchase instead of having to go into town to purchase.

Robert M

Verified

January 14, 2020 Stayed at: Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike

3

Registering a campsite was a nightmare! You can't register at the physical site; you must use the Internet beforehand! AT&T did not have service at the campsite, so I could not register onsite with a smartphone. The Outflow campsite has a strong hiker/biker intent, so it is nonsense to ban onsite registrations. You should get ZERO stars for this tragedy.

The good side of it is that the hosts went out of their way to help you find a way to register. They were persistent and friendly and got the job done within the rules. The hosts get 5 stars at least. The site itself was fine, the neighbors were friendly, and the facilities were clean. I'll go back next time I bike the GAP trail, if I can register. Some extra perks are that there is a lake beach nearby, but up a steep hill, there is an ice cream shop very close, and there are kayak rentals nearby. I think I saw a decent restaurant close by as well. The site is super-conveniently located.

Barry M

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: LOCU

3

Many people have dogs as pets and the campground permits them however we observed dogs urinating around campsites etc. dog feces being left in places where our children and grandchildren would play etc. This is unacceptable.

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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