Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

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 Tionesta Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area just below the Tionesta Dam. The area is ideal for fishing 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.

Outside the campground entrance is a beach area for swimming and picnicking along Tionesta Creek. No lifeguards are on duty.

Facilities

A boat ramp and marina are near-by for easy access to water sports. Shower houses and restrooms are located throughout the campground for easy access.

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 124 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 124 sites
Water hookups: all 124 sites
Sewer hookups: all 124 sites
Fire pit: 1 of 124 sites
Picnic table: all 124 sites
Pets allowed: all 124 sites
ADA accessible: 2 of 124 sites
Longest RV: 75 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Directions

From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mile south on SR 36 and follow signs into the campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

592 reviews

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Daniel M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Our family usually uses the bathhouses to shower, this trip they were filthy with cold water, we did n0t use them. We had trouble hooking up our waterline but the campground host was able to get another connector which worked.

Marlene D

Loop:4

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We love camping in Tionesta. The sites are spaced far apart and secluded in a wooden area. We love to hike and there are some trails there that we hike on with our small dog. The campground is paved so we can ride our e-bikes. The hosts are friendly and so is the atmosphere.

Wayne W

Loop:3

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The camper ground and staff are the best

Randall S

Loop:4

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Reviewed 2 months ago

camped here before and loved the sites we had. We had site 88 this time and it was awful. The water was the worst water we've ever had camping. It came out black at 1st and then remained rusty the entire week. When I returned home and drained my hot water tank it was completely rust water that came out and the rust sediment covered my driveway. Also the picnic table at the site was unusable as it was rusted so bad each end was broken and could not be used.

Daniel H

Loop:3

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We love this campground!

Paul C

Loop:1

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Thanks to Steff for getting us a site I had booked a a site for tent only and was lucky enough to get a good one for the trip . Thanks

Availability

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