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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Feb
Mar
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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David H

Verified

July 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 .

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Richard B

Verified

July 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.

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Brianne K

Verified

July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: LOCU

A beautiful campgrounds-very well maintained. The sites were relatively close to each other but the gravel parking area are huge. I especially liked how close the river was. Non-campers are able to drive through and access the river so I imagine it could get quite busy.

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Dennis B

Verified

July 8, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: MAPL

Great location along GAP Trail. Clean and well maintained. My only gripe are the showers that require a press every 20 seconds to keep the water flowing. The temperature and pressure were good.

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David T

Verified

July 8, 2026 Stayed at: 054, Loop: SPRU

Camping was good but I paid twice for because I forgot to enter my senior lifetime pass. I canceled the 2nd night when I discovered I paid full price and reserved and paid again using the discount. I still have not received credit for the cancellation

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John M

Verified

July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: MAPL

I won’t go back to Outflow over July 4th again because of the people setting off fireworks in the campground next door. We specifically picked a state park because fireworks aren’t allowed there and our dogs are afraid of fireworks. But others weren’t restricted and it was awful for the dogs.

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Mark C

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 037, Loop: LOCU

Site was nice level campground was clean & quiet super nice being that close to bike trail & river

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Rachael R

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July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 050, Loop: SPRU

Terry was a great host, he was very helpful getting us set up in the group campsite for bikers. This was a great location and the facilities were very clean.

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Robert C

Verified

July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LOCU

Campsite was clean. Water access was very easy. Quiet and relaxing. One of my favs.

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David H

Verified

July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOCU

Like how the bike trail connects to the campground and the fishing is right there close too , also the camp ground is kept up very nice and the camp ground host is a very nice guy and very helpful , I would highly recommend this camp ground .

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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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