Mill Run

Mill Run Recreation Area provides a developed boat ramp for accessing Youghiogheny River Lake, a scenic reservoir spanning the Pennsylvania-Maryland border in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. The facility offers convenient launch access for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, with nearby amenities including a 30-site campground, beach area, flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station. The lake's clean waters and forested mountain setting make it an excellent base for paddling and other water recreation. Contact the facility at 814-395-3242 for current conditions and seasonal hours.

**Getting There:** From Route 40, turn onto Friendsville Addison Road (approximately 3 miles from either direction), then right onto Mill Run Road and follow it to the recreation area near Friendsville, Garrett County, MD. The site offers day-use access and seasonal 24-hour launch availability. Additional boat ramps on the lake can be found at Outflow, Summerfield North, and Youghiogheny Recreation Areas if you need alternatives.

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...

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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