Outflow Recreation Area (PA)

Tionesta Lake Po Box 539, Tionesta, Pennsylvania, United States
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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.

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25 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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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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3 stars 14.5% (12)
2 stars 9.6% (8)
1 star 3.6% (3)

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Robert A

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August 25, 2024 Stayed at: 216, Loop: 2

Campsites very clean. The camp hosts did a nice job with that, and greeting me on arrival. Quiet hours were respected by campers. The restrooms/showers could use an upgrade.

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MICHAEL B

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July 13, 2024 Stayed at: 224, Loop: 2

Great people and place very reasonable prices thank you for a great time

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Melissa S

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July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 210, Loop: 1

What a wonderful spot. Full hookup pull-through next to the Allegheny River. Hubby went fishing a few times, we drove to Pittsburgh for 4th of July and then another day to Canton, OH for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Up to Tidioute and Warren for genealogy search. Cute market in town, Walmart about 30 minutes away. Just a good spot for what we were doing.

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Denise M

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October 10, 2023 Stayed at: 204, Loop: 1

No ranger or official on site. Cars in and out of campground in the night. You were searching for 2 boys from Detention center, but I just heard ans saw cars all night. Creepy. I don't know if I want to return there.... summer or fall due to poor staffing.
Also, people put large, even huge trash bags in the campground dumpsters... they are using them without camping. I make puny trash.

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Dan W

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October 8, 2023 Stayed at: 201, Loop: 1

Camp site and area was clean and well maintained. We were the only ones there so it was quiet.

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Sandra F

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September 11, 2023 Stayed at: 212, Loop: 1

Was very disappointed we had to leave a day early because someone complained about our generator running. And the campground allows generators being there is no electric hookup. Paid for three days and stayed for 2. We was not staying there another day it was so hot and couldn’t run our air conditioner because someone had to complain about our generator.

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James M

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September 5, 2023 Stayed at: 212, Loop: 1

The only negative during our stay is the electric that they are working on putting it was not connected yet. They were hoping to have it connected by end of July but as of end of August it's still not connected. Hoping they have it completed by next year and if so will definitely plan a visit there again next year. Overall very nice job by the guys in making the new sites.

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Kathy M

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August 30, 2023 Stayed at: 208, Loop: 1

Just stayed overnight. The campsite was great.

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Jess J

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August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 207, Loop: 1

Excellent camping site. Suitable bathrooms and showers.

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Stormi B

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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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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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