Mill Run Recreation Area
Youghiogheny River Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Friendsville, MD, MD
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (53 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The country surrounding the lake is made up of narrow valleys and high rounded hills with steep slopes.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Mill Run Recreation Area offers scenic camping on Youghiogheny River Lake in the Laurel Highlands with excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and water activities. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Red Fox, Southern Flying Squirrel present in area. Gray Ratsnake also documented.
Insider tips for Mill Run Recreation Area: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites Visit on weekdays for quieter experience with fewer campers Pet-friendly according to Google reviews
Skip Mill Run Recreation Area if: You require RV hookups—none available at most sites. You need to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer higher water levels—recent reviews note lake levels have been low. You want last-minute reservations—early booking required for federal campground.
Best time to visit Mill Run Recreation Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.. July-September — Avoids shoulder season water level issues noted by campers..
Nearby campgrounds: Somerfield North Recreation Area (Addison, PA), Youghiogheny Recreation Area (Confluence, PA), Howell Run Picnic Area (Elk Garden, WV), Robert W Craig (ELK GARDEN, WV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mill Run Recreation Area
Cell signal at Mill Run Recreation Area (Friendsville, MD): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The country surrounding the lake is made up of narrow valleys and high rounded hills with steep slopes.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites
Visit on weekdays for quieter experience with fewer campers
Pet-friendly according to Google reviews
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Avoids shoulder season water level issues noted by campers.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Route 40 East, turn right onto Friendsville Addison Road for approximately 3 miles then turn right onto Mill Run Road and follow the road until reaching 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 the road until reaching the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Youghiogheny River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Youghiogheny River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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