Outflow 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 Outflow 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, boating, hiking and water skiing, are all available from Tionesta.

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

Facilities

Each campsite has picnic table and fire ring

*Available starting Memorial Day Weekend -

Water, flush toilets, and showers.

dump station located nearby*

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 25 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 5 of 25 sites
  • Water hookups: 5 of 25 sites
  • Fire pit: all 25 sites
  • Picnic table: all 25 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 25 sites
  • Longest RV: 99 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

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 onto 36 South in to Tionesta. Turn right at the stop sign and continue 36 south for 2.0 miles and South Elm Street 1.5 miles into the Outflow Recreation Area. From Warren travel US-62 South for 30 miles take left onto South Elm Street 1.5 miles into the Outflow Recreation Area.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

75 reviews
5 stars
40
4 stars
15
3 stars
10
2 stars
7
1 stars
3
Steven H
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Over the river and through the woods! It would probably be advised to check the directions before heading there. Don't trust the RV gps. I went over some pretty "puckering" roadways before arriving. I have a truck camper that literally drives worse than a tank and I have driven a tank. There were several other rigs there that were much larger than mine. They most likely came in from another direction. I decided to try it out and booked it at the last minute. Once I arrived, the campsite was easily accessible and I was immediately met by the camp host. I arrived rather late in the evening so I only took advantage of the utility hook-ups while I stayed over night. A light rain put me to sleep and the site was very quite. I woke up to bright sunshine and some maintenance (which started at a reasonable time of about 9am). Overall a very pleasant stay.
Kathy M
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The camping experience was great. The campsite are cared for and the facilities are good. This is the third year going to the out flow camp sites and are planning to come back next year. However the road getting to the campsite has one section a little over 2 tenth of a mile that needs to be toped like the rest of the road. I do not know who is responsible (the Tionesta borrow, Tionesta township, or the campground) for that section of the road, they need to be informed about it condition. I hope you can inform the right people and get it toped. Thank you for your consideration
David B
Loop:1
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The hosts are excellent great people
Sheri G
Loop:1
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The Outflow was closed. That should've been conveyed on the website. The hosts were very lovely people. The restroom/showers were not good but I've seen worse. Could definitely use some tlc.
Dean G
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Site:
Reviewed 4 months ago
Watch for low power lines along Outflow Road driving into Outflow campground, also the road gettings really rough with potholes. visit the small towns in the area. Cell was spotty at times being down in the valley.
Sandra H
Loop:Outflow Recreation Area (Pa)
Site:
Reviewed 4 months ago
We were there for 1 1/2 weeks and the grass was very high and never cut. The host was very unfriendly.
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Season dates

Peak season

May 28, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027

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Peak season

May 28, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028

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