Outflow Camping

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·Youghiogheny River Lake

Overview

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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Bbq

    (1 of 76 campsites have Bbq)

  • Campfire Allowed

    (63 of 76 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 4:30 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 4:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (51 of 76 campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (63 of 76 campsites have Firepit)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 300')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (66 of 76 campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (65 of 76 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (There are variety of Shade. Such as true and full.)

  • Site Access

    (There are variety of Site Acceses. Such as drive in and hike in.)

  • Water Hookup

    (5 of 76 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Yough Lake - Credits: Park Ranger Staff
OUTFLOW - Credits: Park Ranger Staff
OUTFLOW CAMPGROUND - Credits: Park Ranger Staff
Outflow Campground - Credits: Park Ranger Staff

The country surrounding the lake is made up of narrow valleys and high rounded hills with steep slopes. Much of the land is covered with northern hardwoods including Beech, Sugar Maple, White Ash, Yellow Poplar and Basswood.


A variety of wildlife makes its home around Youghiogheny River Lake, including deer, bear, turkey, grouse, rabbit and squirrel.

Recreation

OUTFLOW CAMPGROUND - Credits: Park Ranger Staff
Camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, biking, picnicking and sightseeing are the area's most popular activities. Boaters consider Youghiogheny River Lake, with its 16-mile length and channels up to one-half mile wide, the best powerboating and water skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania.Youghiogheny Lake's outflow area is renowned for its excellent trout fishing and is stocked from April to September each year. A fishing pier is located in the campground.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 64ft

  • tent-Up to 64ft

  • trailer-Up to 64ft

  • vehicle-N/A

Nearby Attractions

Some of Pennsylvania and Maryland's finest state parks surround Youghiogheny Lake. Ohiopyle State Park is known for some of the best whitewater in the East and is often the location of national kayaking competitions.

Additional Information

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