Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates72 total sites
RV Sites
50 sites
Tent Sites
22 sites
About Outflow Camping
Number of accommodations: 72
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Swimming
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Summer
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Swimming
Fall
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (459)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Holly O
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MAPL
Campground was very clean and well taken care of
Jordan S
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike
I'll admit, I did not feel very welcome in this campground. It has a different feel than other federally operated campgrounds, and not necessarily for the good. I was riding the Great Allegheny Passage solo on my bike and specifically picked an electric site because I'd need to charge my GPS, phone, lights, etc. as I'd be camping throughout my trip to Washington DC. The camp host informed me that I'd need to set my tent up on the hard gravel driveway meant for RVs and I was not allowed to camp on the grass, which was definitely not listed on the site listing when I'd booked it. My alternative was to move to a non-electric hiker/biker campsite to be able to set up on grass. I ultimately had to pick up my whole tent and all my gear and move it across the campground which was a hassle. The camp host ended up reimbursing me the difference which was appreciated, but it was an incredibly frustrating way to start my 4 day trip and didn't really make much difference.
Aside from that, the other campers were generally respectful, but definitely be prepared to feel like an outsider if you hold any other political opinion than right-winged as they fly their flags very proudly (never thought I'd need to write that). If you are on a bike in the RV section, you will likely get looks and they will probably not be friendly. Overall I would not bring my family here and would not recommend if you need electricity while riding the GAP. I would look for alternatives next time.
Steven R P
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MAPL
A very nice and well kept campground. The camp post was very nice. The place was very well maintained. I would recommend it to anyone.
Eric W
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MAPL
One of the best in the system. Extremely well kept, the host is very prompt and conscientious. All in all no improvements necessary unless the whole park is upgraded to water at each site or at least accessible to every third site or so. Of course one could really wish for the moon and hope for sewer connections at the sites but that seems to be an impractical pipe dream. Overall after staying in ACOE parks in almost every state from Georgia to Penn this is by far the best of them this trip!
Aaron M
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOCU
Campground host kept sites very clean. Also maintenance crew doing great job
Steven R P
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MAPL
Very clean very well laid out a very nice place to stay
Scot M
VerifiedJune 27, 2026 • Stayed at: Hike and Bike Sites, Loop: Hike and Bike
Very nice camp for backpacking. Close to town.nice camp hosts.
Fred L
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: SYCA
GREAT FISHING - CLEAN CAMPSITE - ON GAP TRAIL -
David H
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOCU
very nice campground , very clean and well taken care of , friendly staff of people working there , like the bike trail being close to it and good fishing too .
Richard B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: MAPL
Great campground situated on the Youghiogheny river. Spacious semi shaded, clean bathrooms and quiet! We stayed for two nights and enjoyed going to Ohiopyle to see some waterfalls. We also took a bike ride along the Allegheny bike passage.
Location Outflow Camping
Address:
1579 Mae West Road
Confluence, PA, 15424
United States
Elevation: 405 feet
1.2 mi drive to downtown Confluence (about 4 min)
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: September 10, 2026