Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

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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 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 rig: 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

559 reviews
5 stars
323
4 stars
131
3 stars
67
2 stars
30
1 stars
8
Tina M
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Reviewed 6 days ago
The campground was difficult to find due to poor signage and google map miss direction. A sign indicating camping is at the bottom of the hill is needed at the dam sign 2/3 of the way down the hill. Tree branches cover the existing campground sign along the road. Please correct these issues. By the time we found a campground (overflow) and were directed to the main grounds, it was deep dusk and difficult to park.
John A P
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Reviewed 7 days ago
Easy to book.Nice campground.
Robert P
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Reviewed 7 days ago
My wife and I have been camping here for literally over 50 years as we camped here during our first year of marriage. A lot of things have changed and the vast majority of them for the good. The campground is looking great since they trimmed all the brush out. All the camp hosts do a wonderful job, and the rangers and camp maintenance workers are top notch and come quickly to fix any problem you have.
Susan T
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Reviewed 8 days ago
This is a nice, well-maintained campground with full hook-ups. The check-in time of 2pm is nice, but the check-out time at noon is a little early. The campground has paved roads which make for nice bicycling and walking. Fishing can be done at the spillway.
Ronald R
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Reviewed 8 days ago
peaceful very nice and clean..i am interested in becoming a camp ground host at Tionesta
Brian M
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Reviewed 10 days ago
This place is a hidden gem! We stayed 2 nights at Tionesta Recreation Area. The campground is designed wonderfully with full hookups throughout. There are many trails and unique sights to explore including Tionesta dam, the lake, and the outflow creek. We will be coming back another time for sure!
Availability

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

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 26% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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