U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Mill Run Recreation Area

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

30Sites

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 30

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	001	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	002	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	003	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	004	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	005	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	006	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	007	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	008	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	009	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	010	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	011	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	012	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	013	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	014	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	015	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	016	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	017	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	018	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	019	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	020	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	021	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	022	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	023	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	024	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	025	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	026	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	027	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	028	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	029	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
MILL RUN RECREATION AREA	030	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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