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.

Available sites

25 total sites
RV Sites 9 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 16 sites Check Availability

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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Mike B

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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 217, Loop: 2

Good experience

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Mike B

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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 215, Loop: 2

Love the camp ground because we tent camp. Please, please fix the fans in the family style bathrooms. It's way too humid and hot in the bathrooms because exhaust fans don't work. Hopefully the showers will be fixed soon as only half the showers worked (2 out of 4 worked). Thanks.

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JOSEPH H

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August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 210, Loop: 1

Always nice here, only issue is the short section of the entrance road that is full of potholes. We’ll be back, great place to stay.

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Colten S

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September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 211, Loop: 1

Lovely little no frills camp. This camp is for peace and quiet

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Samuel L

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October 9, 2025 Stayed at: 209, Loop: 1

campsite was well maintained

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Deborah & Floyd H

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October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 208, Loop: 1

great weather and was very quiet...

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William S

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October 16, 2025 Stayed at: 209, Loop: 1

Campsite was clean and in good shape.

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Joel F

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October 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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Amanda K

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October 19, 2025 Stayed at: 209, Loop: 1

It was a nice location. Everyone was nice and welcoming to pets.

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William S

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October 22, 2025 Stayed at: 209, Loop: 1

Great place to camp.

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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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