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
  • Picnic table: all 25 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 25 sites
  • Longest rig: 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

73 reviews
5 stars
38
4 stars
15
3 stars
10
2 stars
7
1 stars
3
David B
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Reviewed 7 days ago
The hosts are excellent great people
Sheri G
Loop:1
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Reviewed 22 days 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
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed a month 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 a month ago
We were there for 1 1/2 weeks and the grass was very high and never cut. The host was very unfriendly.
Nicole P
Loop:2
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Reviewed a month ago
Campground was very quiet. Restroom was close to our campsite and was clean. We can’t wait to go back. Our site was very well shaded in the daytime. Site was also a very nice size.
Peggy B
Loop:2
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
The primitive tent sites in the Peter's Run area of the Outflow Campground are known habitats for Synchronous Firefly mating displays during the month of June and early July. If you refrain from using bright lights and lanterns, and keep your campfires low and purposeful, you would be amazed at the firefly displays that occur in these sites after 10 pm on warm nights. Let your eyes adjust to the darkness naturally, so you can keep a look out on the ground for glowing larvae, pupae and females. Better yet, keep the lights off year-round, and you will encourage and benefit other nocturnal creatures. Lights OUT For Lightning Bugs! Check out Pafireflyevents.org/lights-out-for-lightning-bugs for more information on how to protect and conserve fireflies in Pennsylvania.
Availability

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

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 7% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 9 years of reservations.

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