Mill Run Recreation Area

Overview

The Mill Run 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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

The campground contains 30 sites that are all self-contained. Flush toilets, drinking water and a dump station are available. There is also a beach, boat launch and children's play area located in the campground.

Natural Features

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, turkey, grouse, rabbit and squirrel.

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.

Camp site features

Across 30 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 30 sites
Picnic table: all 30 sites
Pets allowed: all 30 sites
ADA accessible: all 30 sites
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

From Route 40 East, turn right onto Friendsville Addison Road for approximately 3 miles then turn right onto Mill Run Road and follow the road until reaching the campground. From Route 40 West, turn left onto Friendsville Addison Road for approximately 3 miles then turn right onto Mill Run Road and follow the road until reaching the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

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Chris C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Never disappointed w/ facilities or campsites. Always clean & wells stocked. Just wish they had an outdoor shower.

Chris C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Some what off season, very quiet, clean restrooms. Fantastic camp host.

Cindy Y

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We always enjoy our time at Mill Run. The grounds and restrooms are very well maintained and Mary, the camp host is very helpful. It is a short drive to The Blue Goose, a little convenience store that has everything, included made to order hoagies. We hope to visit Swallow Falls on our next Mill Run Camping trip.

David W

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Very well laid out and clean. stayed on a Monday and Tuesday night and it was very quiet with only a few other campers at the campground. Disappointed that there were no showers though.

Vanessa K

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Reviewed 5 months ago

I love the campground. The access to the water is amazing for a paddle board and the current gave me a workout but always brought me back to shore. The only thing it is missing is a shower for campers!

Chris C

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Reviewed a year ago

nice little spot somewhat off the beaten path. Needs showers.

Availability

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