About Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
Number of accommodations: 118
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (928)
What Guests Are Saying
Tionesta Recreation Area Campground is a clean and well-maintained site offering spacious campsites with full hookups and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for families. Visitors appreciate the variety of activities available, including fishing, biking, and exploring local trails, as well as friendly camp hosts who enhance the experience. While some reviews mention the need for bathroom updates, overall satisfaction suggests it's a favorite camping destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Tionesta Recreation Area Campground is a clean and well-maintained site offering spacious campsites with full hookups and a peaceful atmosphere ideal for families. Visitors appreciate the variety of activities available, including fishing, biking, and exploring local trails, as well as friendly camp hosts who enhance the experience. While some reviews mention the need for bathroom updates, overall satisfaction suggests it's a favorite camping destination.
Review Summary
Chris S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: 1
This was a wonderful experience. The check-in process was very relaxed as compared to other Corps of Engineers campgrounds we've been to. We got a surprise upon checking in. I asked where the dump station was and I was told all the hookup sites had electric, water and sewer. The website only said this had water and electric. It was very easy to locate and back into the site. Everyone around us were very friendly. There was no formal checkout process like we've experienced elsewhere. AT&T was two bars. The sites across from us had Verizon and no service. There is one gas station in the area and that is in Tionesta. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for a great first experience.
Jayme F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1
Full hookups in a fairly remote location. WTG Army Corps of Engineers! Beautiful area to kayak, hike, etc. We will be searching for more ACOE campgrounds for future trips.
Leanne H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: 3
Nice campground for a bicycle ride and close to downtown Tionesta and the lake.
Jayme F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1
Full hookups in a fairly remote location. WTG Army Corps of Engineers! Beautiful area to kayak, hike, etc. We will be searching for more ACOE campgrounds for future trips.
Chris S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: 1
This was a wonderful experience. The check-in process was very relaxed as compared to other Corps of Engineers campgrounds we've been to. We got a surprise upon checking in. I asked where the dump station was and I was told all the hookup sites had electric, water and sewer. The website only said this had water and electric. It was very easy to locate and back into the site. Everyone around us were very friendly. There was no formal checkout process like we've experienced elsewhere. AT&T was two bars. The sites across from us had Verizon and no service. There is one gas station in the area and that is in Tionesta. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for a great first experience.
Leanne H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: 3
Nice campground for a bicycle ride and close to downtown Tionesta and the lake.
Jay C
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: 4
Nice size campsites with full hookups.
Neil F
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: 3
Extremely reasonable price for full hookups and a River front site!
Jay C
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: 4
Nice size campsites with full hookups.
Neil F
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: 3
Extremely reasonable price for full hookups and a River front site!
Location Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
Address:
Tionesta Lake Po Box 539
Tionesta, PA, 16353
United States
From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mile south on SR 36 and follow signs into
the campground.
The Tionesta Recreation Area Campground is accessible via State Route 36, which is approximately 0.5 miles north of the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.4843 / -79.4491
Elevation: 320 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
- Reservations are required before camping.
- Changes to campsite reservations must be made by calling Recreation.gov.
- Contact the Tionesta Lake office for inquiries.
- Contact the Tionesta Recreation Area for inquiries.
Vehicles & parking
- Parking on the grass is not allowed.
- A maximum of two vehicles are allowed per campsite.
Safety & rules
- Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on site.
- Children under 13 must wear a personal flotation device on boats, and all boaters on smaller vessels must wear one too.
Site capacity
- Campsites allow either 1 wheeled camper and 1 tent, or 2 tents.
- Camping longer than 14 days at a water resource project requires written permission.
Accessibility
- Sites 69 and 71 are designated for accessible camping with required passes.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn it on site.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
