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Number of accommodations: 40
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (228)
What Guests Are Saying
Loleta Recreation offers a well-maintained and clean campground, with very friendly and helpful hosts who go above and beyond. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, beautiful location in the Allegheny National Forest, and the availability of great hiking trails. While some noted minor issues like limited shower facilities and occasional noise, the overall experience is highly positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Loleta Recreation offers a well-maintained and clean campground, with very friendly and helpful hosts who go above and beyond. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, beautiful location in the Allegheny National Forest, and the availability of great hiking trails. While some noted minor issues like limited shower facilities and occasional noise, the overall experience is highly positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
David A
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: UPPR
Loleta is a peaceful, idyllic spot. My Upper Loop campsite was quiet and well-spaced from other sites. The camp host and hostess went above and beyond expectations to welcome me and make my stay pleasant, and they make the recreation area inviting with extras, like flower plantings and hanging baskets at the bathhouse. They keep the bathhouse clean and accessible 24 hours a day, and all facilities are well-supplied with necessities, such as paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soap. Loleta makes a great home base for exploring the area. Clear Creek and Cook Forest State Parks and Clear Creek State Forest are nearby, and hiking/birding opportunities are close by in Allegheny National Forest at Buzzard Swamp, Beaver Meadows, and Loleta itself. I would definitely consider camping at Loleta again.
David A
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: UPPR
Loleta is a peaceful, idyllic spot. My Upper Loop campsite was quiet and well-spaced from other sites. The camp host and hostess went above and beyond expectations to welcome me and make my stay pleasant, and they make the recreation area inviting with extras, like flower plantings and hanging baskets at the bathhouse. They keep the bathhouse clean and accessible 24 hours a day, and all facilities are well-supplied with necessities, such as paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soap. Loleta makes a great home base for exploring the area. Clear Creek and Cook Forest State Parks and Clear Creek State Forest are nearby, and hiking/birding opportunities are close by in Allegheny National Forest at Buzzard Swamp, Beaver Meadows, and Loleta itself. I would definitely consider camping at Loleta again.
matthew y
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPR
As a tent camper I enjoy the upper loop. Quiet and private.
matthew y
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPR
As a tent camper I enjoy the upper loop. Quiet and private.
matthew y
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: UPPR
As a tent camper I enjoy the upper loop. Quiet and private.
July 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: UPPR
Stayed at campsite 4 in the upper loop. Site was down from the road so it was private, but was right next to the bathroom. There was no smell. Staff kept facility clean and stocked. Only issue was the fire pit does not have enough oxygen holes to allow for proper burning. Would stay at site again.
July 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: UPPR
Stayed at campsite 4 in the upper loop. Site was down from the road so it was private, but was right next to the bathroom. There was no smell. Staff kept facility clean and stocked. Only issue was the fire pit does not have enough oxygen holes to allow for proper burning. Would stay at site again.
July 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: UPPR
Stayed at campsite 4 in the upper loop. Site was down from the road so it was private, but was right next to the bathroom. There was no smell. Staff kept facility clean and stocked. Only issue was the fire pit does not have enough oxygen holes to allow for proper burning. Would stay at site again.
Karen R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOLE
Very nice area. Can be a little crowded in summer months.
Great hosts!
Karen R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOLE
Very nice area. Can be a little crowded in summer months.
Great hosts!
Location Loleta Recreation
Address:
131 Smokey Lane
Marienville, PA, 16239
United States
From the west, take I-80 east to Clarion, Pennsylvania. Turn left onto State Route
66 and continue northeast to Marienville. Turn right on South Forest Street and go south 6 miles to the Loleta Campground entrance sign.
From the north, take State Route 66 to Marienville, turn left on South Forest Street and go 6 miles south to the Loleta Campground entrance sign.
From the east, take I-80 west to the PA-36 exit towards Sigel/Brookville. Turn right onto PA-36 and take it to PA-949. Turn right on PA-949 to Bridge Road and cross the Clarion National Wild & Scenic River. Turn left onto River Road then right onto Gregg Hill Road. At the end of Gregg Hill Road, take a slight left onto Loleta Road/SR3002 and follow it to the campground entrance sign.
Loleta Recreation is accessible via I-80, with the closest interchange located in Clarion, PA. State Route 66 also serves as a major road leading to Marienville, from which South Forest Street provides access to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.4017 / -79.0833
Elevation: 417 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
