Youghiogheny River Lake Mill Run Beach
Youghiogheny River Lake Mill Run Beach and Boat Launch
Youghiogheny River Lake Mill Run Beach and Boat Launch

Mill Run Recreation Area

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates May through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 30 at 12:44AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

12:44 AM — 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches with a storm total around 2 to 5 inches. The highest amounts will be along the western facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will be between 0 and 10 degrees below zero through this morning for most areas. The Tuesday morning commute will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:44AM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

12:44 AM — 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches with a storm total around 2 to 5 inches. The highest amounts will be along the western facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will be between 0 and 10 degrees below zero through this morning for most areas. The Tuesday morning commute will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

12:34 AM — 8:45 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. The strongest winds are expected through this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

About

Mill Run Recreation Area sits on the scenic Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, where the Mason-Dixon Line divides Pennsylvania and Maryland. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this 30-site campground provides a peaceful setting surrounded by narrow valleys and high rounded hills covered in northern hardwoods including beech, sugar maple, white ash, yellow poplar, and basswood. The campground features flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station, along with a swimming beach, boat launch, and children's playground. Boaters consider the 16-mile-long Youghiogheny River Lake, with channels up to one-half mile wide, the best powerboating and water skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania. The clean waters and steep-sided valleys create excellent conditions for fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, hiking, and biking. Wildlife including deer, turkey, grouse, rabbit, and squirrel inhabit the surrounding forests. The lake is close to some of Pennsylvania and Maryland's finest state parks, including Ohiopyle State Park, known for world-class whitewater kayaking competitions.

Directions

From Route 40 East, turn right onto Friendsville Addison Road for approximately 3 miles, then turn right onto Mill Run Road and follow to 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 to the campground.

Nearby Campgrounds

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (814) 395-3242

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Youghiogheny River Lake Mill Run Beach
Youghiogheny River Lake Mill Run Beach and Boat Launch
Youghiogheny River Lake Mill Run Beach and Boat Launch

Community Posts

No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!