Bryan C
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 Stayed at: 208, Loop: 1
Simple, clean, quiet
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83 reviews
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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June 25, 2022 Stayed at: 208, Loop: 1
Simple, clean, quiet
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July 2, 2022 Stayed at: 206, Loop: 1
Very nice campsite, close to the river and to town. We were able to see the synchronous fireflies at the far end of the campgrounds. They put on a spectacular show!
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July 10, 2022 Google Maps
We absolutely loved it here. It’s a really nice quiet area. We had a decent size site, the bathrooms were fairly well kept, and there were plenty of things to do. We definitely look forward to come back here again to explore the area more!
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July 22, 2022 Stayed at: 222, Loop: 2
The camp site overall was great, but the restrooms where not as well taken care of as they were in past years of me camping there. Also the road leading into the camp is very rough. They need to fix all the potholes. One is so big you could fit a Volkswagen bug in it.
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August 17, 2022 Google Maps
The camp hosts were very nice, facilities adequate, and campsites clean. Previous reviews led me to fear that we would find the grass unmown and things in disrepair, but that wasn't the case. The sites backing up to the creek were the best.
Pros:
--Liked the sound of the water and view of the creek.
--Other campers were pleasant and the atmosphere was relaxed.
--Very dog friendly.
--Access to a nature trail from campground.
Cons:
--Majority of campsites were very close to each other, with little to no screening between.
--Those away from the creek had a nice campsite, but not as good a view. Some were just open field.
--Some water hookups for campers like ours needed to be replaced. We had to hook via a Y to our neighbor's.
--Didn't find I was wowed. The lake was not as easily accessible as I'd hoped. It was very boat-oriented, and the shores were not friendly for swimming or picnicking.
For a family meet-up or time away from hustle and bustle, I can see us returning. But, it won't be for the privacy (none) or adjacent attractions.
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September 11, 2022 Stayed at: 206, Loop: 1
The lot was not grassy and very hard to put up tent. The plus was it was very quiet. For a holiday weekend there was only a few campers. Bathrooms were not perfect but had hot water 0problem was ventilation and one bathroom door would not close. The town nearby was adorable and had amenities. No one checked us in or was there to oversee. Anyone could have come in and stayed for free.
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September 23, 2022 Stayed at: 207, Loop: 1
As a tent camper I heard highway noise. The WARM shower/toilet facilities were wonderful (if not the cleanest). Park Rangers were attentive. Nice little campground.
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October 25, 2022 Stayed at: 215, Loop: 2
There were only 2 tents and myself and dog in the area the night that I was there. It was peaceful and quiet.
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June 3, 2023 Stayed at: 220, Loop: 2
Great basic campsite easy to get to on the edge of a forest and small stream
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July 15, 2023 Stayed at: 207, Loop: 1
Nice quiet campground! Bathrooms were fairly clean but 2 of the 4 showers didn't work. Nice playground and close to a bigger one too!
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Tionesta Lake Po Box 539, Tionesta, PA 16353 United States
Elevation: 324 ft
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.
Outflow Recreation Area is accessible via I-79 and I-80, with connections to PA-8 and US-62 providing routes into Tionesta.
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Last updated: October 24, 2026