Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)

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TIONESTA LAKE PO BOX 539
Tionesta, PA 16353

Overview

Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions and is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife.

Campers come to the Kellettville Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area along Tionesta Creek. The area is ideal for fishing, hunting as well as scenic hiking.

Tionesta is a culturally rich region with a long history. The Seneca Indian tribe named this area "where the water separates the land." Nearly a century ago, narrow gauge railways dotted the surrounding countryside, hauling out virgin timber from the hillsides.

Recreation

In-season hunting, fishing, hiking canoeing and kayaking, are all available from Kellettville.

Visitors interested in wildlife viewing are likely to spot white-tailed deer, porcupine, wild turkey, osprey and opossum.

Facilities

Each camp site has a picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. Vault toilet open year round*.

Available Starting Memorial Day Weekend -

Flush toilets and dump station are available

To Labor Day Weekend

Natural Features

Tionesta Lake winds its way through the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania. Surrounding public areas include the Allegheny National Forest, Cooks Forest State Park, Cornplanter and Clear Creek State Forests, the state fish hatchery and state game lands.

Nearby Attractions

Tionesta Creek Road, which winds through the Tionesta Creek valley upstream of the dam, is an excellent scenic drive with spectacular views.

The nearby Allegheny National Forest also makes a great day trip.

Camp site features

Across 19 camp sites:

Water hookups: 1 of 19 sites
Picnic table: 18 of 19 sites
Pets allowed: all 19 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 19 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

Address: 979 Kelletville Road Tionesta, Pennsylvania 16353 From Pittsburgh take I-79 North. Merge onto I-80 East exit 116a toward Clarion for 9.8 miles. Take the PA-8 exits 29 toward Barkeyville. Turn Left onto Pa-8/State Route 8 for 16.4 miles. Turn right on US-62 and follow US-62 for 34 miles. Turn right on Pa-666 for 10 miles. Then take left turn on to Branch Rd for .1 mi and take a left at campground entrance. From Warren travel US-62 south 30 miles turn left onto PA-666 for 10 miles. Then take left turn on to Branch Rd for .1 mi and take a left at campground entrance.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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David B

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Reviewed 7 days ago

Quiet and clean. Well set up.

James K

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Reviewed 11 days ago

First of all, Mike the host is one of the most helpful of anyone doing such a job. I’ve watched him go out of his way to make sure all are safe in storms or what have you. Great Guy!

Dana R

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Reviewed 22 days ago

Allen F

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Reviewed a month ago

Clean and quiet campground. 20 minutes or so to Tionesta and nearby many trails and other attractions. Lightning bugs were abundant during our visit in mid-July. Minister Creek trail system (~8 miles total) is about 20 minutes away. Also the North Country National Scenic Trail leaves from nearby the campground. This is a long distance trail so you can hike as long as you'd like and return the same way or use two vehicles to hike longer in one direction.

WILLIAM S

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Reviewed a month ago

Paul B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great small, quiet campground with fishing, hiking, biking nearby

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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