Mill Run Recreation Area
Open seasonally from approximately May through early September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Off-season camping may be available for self-contained units at no charge during self-registration periods.
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:13AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Patches of dense fog are possible this morning, with the lowest visibility over the ridgelines. This includes Interstate 68 and Highway 40 between Big Savage Mountain and Keysers Ridge. Motorists should exercise extra caution when encountering reduced visibility. Reduce speed, leave extra time and following distance, and use low beam headlights.
About
Mill Run Recreation Area sits on the western shore of Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, where the Mason-Dixon Line divides Pennsylvania from Maryland. The 16-mile reservoir with channels up to half a mile wide is considered the best powerboating and waterskiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania. The campground offers 30 self-contained, standard nonelectric sites amid northern hardwood forest of beech, sugar maple, white ash, yellow poplar, and basswood. Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking are the primary draws. The campground includes flush toilets, potable drinking water, and a dump station. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. A designated swim beach, boat launch, and children's playground round out the amenities. Maximum stay is 14 days within any 30-day period, and no more than two tents or one tent and one trailer are permitted per site. Alcohol is prohibited. Nearby attractions include Ohiopyle State Park, known for premier whitewater kayaking, and multiple Pennsylvania and Maryland state parks surrounding the lake. The tailwaters below the dam provide year-round trout fishing stocked by the Fish and Boat Commission.
Directions
From Route 40 East, turn right onto Friendsville Addison Road for approximately 3 miles, then turn right onto Mill Run Road and follow it to the campground. From Route 40 West, turn left onto Friendsville Addison Road for approximately 3 miles, then turn right onto Mill Run Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| 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 |
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