Mill Run Recreation Area
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Reservations must be made for the entire holiday weekend, Friday through Sunday.
- Early checkout will not be refunded on holiday weekend reservations, Friday through Sunday.
- Reservations can be made online or by calling the (877) 444-6777, for more information please call (814) 395-3242.
- Alcohol is prohibited.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 814-395-3242
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 027, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop MILL RUN RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
