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Mill Run Recreation Area

Youghiogheny River Lake

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Summary

The Mill Run Camping Area is located in the Laurel Highlands, straddling the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Visitors can enjoy activities such as camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, biking, picnicking and sightseeing. The area is surrounded by northern hardwoods and has a variety of wildlife, as well as nearby state parks.

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.
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Campground Matrix

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Nearby Campgrounds Distance Notification Rate
Somerfield North Recreation Area
Youghiogheny River Lake
2.9mi
Youghiogheny Recreation Area
Youghiogheny River Lake
5.7mi
Outflow Camping
Youghiogheny River Lake
6.3mi
Elm Road
Ohiopyle State Park
11.2mi
Hickory Road
Ohiopyle State Park
11.2mi
Ivy Road
Ohiopyle State Park
11.2mi
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