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JOSEPH H
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 Stayed at: 212, Loop: 1
Excellent area, lots to do. Camp hosts were great. Very quiet and relaxing.
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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.
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201, Loop: 1
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202, Loop: 1
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203, Loop: 1
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204, Loop: 1
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205, Loop: 1
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206, Loop: 1
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207, Loop: 1
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208, Loop: 1
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209, Loop: 1
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210, Loop: 1
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211, Loop: 1
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Pet Friendly · 85 ft long · Gravel
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212, Loop: 1
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213, Loop: 2
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214, Loop: 2
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215, Loop: 2
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216, Loop: 2
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217, Loop: 2
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218, Loop: 2
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219, Loop: 2
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220, Loop: 2
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221, Loop: 2
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222, Loop: 2
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223, Loop: 2
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224, Loop: 2
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225, Loop: 2
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201, Loop: 1
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203, Loop: 1
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204, Loop: 1
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205, Loop: 1
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206, Loop: 1
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207, Loop: 1
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208, Loop: 1
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Pet Friendly · 82 ft long · Gravel
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209, Loop: 1
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Pet Friendly · 99 ft long · Gravel
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210, Loop: 1
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Pet Friendly · 99 ft long · Gravel
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211, Loop: 1
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212, Loop: 1
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213, Loop: 2
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214, Loop: 2
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215, Loop: 2
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216, Loop: 2
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217, Loop: 2
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218, Loop: 2
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219, Loop: 2
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220, Loop: 2
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221, Loop: 2
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222, Loop: 2
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223, Loop: 2
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224, Loop: 2
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225, Loop: 2
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83 reviews
Summary
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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Based on 83 reviews
5 stars
50.6% (42)
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Richard C
VerifiedMay 9, 2026 Stayed at: 211, Loop: 1
For something that is suppose to be open in April, the bathrooms were not swept out leaves, acorns, cob webs… no hot water.. pictures very deceiving..NO place i would ever go again.
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Colten S
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 Stayed at: 212, Loop: 1
Peaceful stay
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Kiley B
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 Stayed at: 220, Loop: 2
It was very peaceful! I had a blast!
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Lora Z
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 Stayed at: 202, Loop: 1
I had to contend with a generator on the next site that just about ruined my trip. (It was turned off at night.) I don't understand why they are allowed when there are dozens and dozens of electric sites available. If there are no electric sites available, try next time. I know people who have packed up and left their site because of their neighbor's generators. The noise drowns out any sounds from nature. You can't hear birds, crickets, any kind of sound that makes camping special. I go for the quiet... absolutely ruined by a generator.
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Colten S
VerifiedDecember 18, 2025 Stayed at: 207, Loop: 1
Love that it's usually available for same day booking. I'm horrible at making plans early
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William S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 Stayed at: 209, Loop: 1
Great place to camp.
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Amanda K
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 Stayed at: 209, Loop: 1
It was a nice location. Everyone was nice and welcoming to pets.
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Joel F
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 Stayed at: 215, Loop: 2
What a fantastic weekend to be camping in western PA! The outflow area never disappoints with wonderful tent sites in loop 2. Really enjoyed the scenery and spacious site.
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William S
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 Stayed at: 209, Loop: 1
Campsite was clean and in good shape.
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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...
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 South in to Tionesta. Turn right at the stop sign and continue 36 south for 2 mi and South Elm Street 1.5 mi into the Outflow Recreation Area.
From Warren travel US-62 South for 30 mi take left onto South Elm Street 1.5 mi into the Outflow Recreation Area.
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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