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OUTFLOW RECREATION AREA (PA)

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About Outflow Recreation Area (PA)

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.

Available sites

25 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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25 Sites Available

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🚐 201, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 202, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly
🚐 203, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly
⛺ 204, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 205, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 206, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 207, Loop: 1 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 208, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 82 ft long · Gravel
🚐 209, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 99 ft long · Gravel
🚐 210, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 99 ft long · Gravel
🚐 211, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 85 ft long · Gravel
🚐 212, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 99 ft long · Gravel
🚐 213, Loop: 2 RV
Pet Friendly
⛺ 214, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 215, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 216, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 217, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 218, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 219, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 220, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 221, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 222, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 223, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 224, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 225, Loop: 2 Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

83 reviews

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The Outflow Recreation Area offers a peaceful and quiet camping experience, with friendly hosts and well-maintained campsites. Visitors appreciate the beautiful scenery and spacious tent sites, especially during week-long stays. However, some facilities, particularly the restrooms and showers, need significant improvements, and the access road has potholes that could be better maintained.

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4.1

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5 stars 50.6% (42)
4 stars 21.7% (18)
3 stars 14.5% (12)
2 stars 9.6% (8)
1 star 3.6% (3)

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Steven H

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September 17, 2026 Stayed at: 211, Loop: 1

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.

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Kathy M

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August 25, 2026 Stayed at: 210, Loop: 1

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

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David B

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August 16, 2026 Stayed at: 210, Loop: 1

The hosts are excellent great people

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Sheri G

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 206, Loop: 1

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.

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Dean G

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July 21, 2026 Stayed at: 208, Loop: 1

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.

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Sandra H

July 19, 2026

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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Nicole P

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July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 223, Loop: 2

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.

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Peggy B

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July 9, 2026 Stayed at: 223, Loop: 2

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.

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Kathryn B

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July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 225, Loop: 2

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Kathryn B

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July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 225, Loop: 2

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Location & Directions for Outflow Recreation Area (PA)

Tionesta Lake Po Box 539, Tionesta, PA 16353 United States

Elevation: 324 ft

Getting There

From Pittsburgh take I-79 North. Merge onto I-80 East exit 116a toward Clarion for 9.8 mi. Take the PA-8 exits 29 toward Barkeyville. Turn Left onto Pa-8/State Route 8 for 16.4 mi. Turn right on US-62 and follow US-62 for 34 mi. Turn right onto 36...

Nearest town

Tionesta, PA - 1.5 mi

About 5 min to downtown

Highway access

Outflow Recreation Area is accessible via I-79 and I-80, with connections to PA-8 and US-62 providing routes into Tionesta.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • If you are arriving without a campground reservation, you must pay for camping before you park.
  • Visit the Tionesta Recreation Area booth, Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to determine if campsites are open and to pay for open sites. Preferred method of payments at the Tionesta Recreation Area booth will be credit/debit card or check.
  • If you have reserved a campsite and wish to change campsites upon arrival, you must call Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777.
  • For the Tionesta Lake office call: (814) 755-3512
  • For the Tionesta Recreation Area: (814) 755-3592
  • Parking on the grass is prohibited.
  • Two vehicles maximum per campsite.
  • No alcoholic beverages.
  • There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 1 tent per campsite, or 2 tents per campsite.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Pennsylvania state law requires children under 13 to wear a personal flotation device; all people on boats less than 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks must also wear a PFD Alcoholic beverages are prohibited If you have any questions about the rules and regulations for the Tionesta Recreation Area please call the Ranger Station, 814-755-3512
  • Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. 

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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