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
Susan D
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: 3
Nice clean campground
Susan D
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: 3
Nice clean campground
william b
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: 3
We stayed at site #35 loop 3. We were not able to use the water hookup because the threads were stripped and obviously had been repaired before as they were plastic. Frustrating because we payed full hookup price. Lucky for us we were camping with friends and we had enough fresh water hose to reach their site and shared their water hookup. To be fair this may not have been reported until we arrived. I did tell the camp host on Thursday afternoon and 3 more times before we left and it still wasn't repaired Sunday when we left. The other complaint I have is the trees and tree limbs are not being maintained. Several areas are overgrown, dead trees,and treelimbs. It's obvious this type of maintenance hasn't been done in months if not years. Lastly I'd complain about barking dogs. I'm pretty sure this is a rule that is not enforced. Overall, we will be back one day as we've camped here on several occasions. Thank you for having a platform for comments.
william b
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: 3
We stayed at site #35 loop 3. We were not able to use the water hookup because the threads were stripped and obviously had been repaired before as they were plastic. Frustrating because we payed full hookup price. Lucky for us we were camping with friends and we had enough fresh water hose to reach their site and shared their water hookup. To be fair this may not have been reported until we arrived. I did tell the camp host on Thursday afternoon and 3 more times before we left and it still wasn't repaired Sunday when we left. The other complaint I have is the trees and tree limbs are not being maintained. Several areas are overgrown, dead trees,and treelimbs. It's obvious this type of maintenance hasn't been done in months if not years. Lastly I'd complain about barking dogs. I'm pretty sure this is a rule that is not enforced. Overall, we will be back one day as we've camped here on several occasions. Thank you for having a platform for comments.
Joan B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: 1
This is a very peaceful campground. We stayed on weekends in June and July. For the most part, sites are spaced well. Most have a nice amount of privacy as there are trees separating. We hiked on the few very nice trails. The town is just over a mile away - we also walked there and checked out the shops. A little further walk was Bananas ice cream. Perfect destination for a walk on a hot day. One of our favorite campgrounds so will be back for sure.
Stephanie F
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: 3
Tionesta is always a great place to visit. The bathrooms were kept clean, which is a big plus. The new playground is beautiful. My grandkids loved it. They also love riding on the paved park roads. The camp minister is a wonderful woman and brings great encouragement to those camping. My grandkids enjoy craft time on Saturday. My oldest granddaughter had a great time fishing and caught a few fish. Tionesta is a fantastic place for families to enjoy time together, mostly unplugged, having time to bask in the beauty of God’s creation.
Joan B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: 1
This is a very peaceful campground. We stayed on weekends in June and July. For the most part, sites are spaced well. Most have a nice amount of privacy as there are trees separating. We hiked on the few very nice trails. The town is just over a mile away - we also walked there and checked out the shops. A little further walk was Bananas ice cream. Perfect destination for a walk on a hot day. One of our favorite campgrounds so will be back for sure.
Stephanie F
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: 3
Tionesta is always a great place to visit. The bathrooms were kept clean, which is a big plus. The new playground is beautiful. My grandkids loved it. They also love riding on the paved park roads. The camp minister is a wonderful woman and brings great encouragement to those camping. My grandkids enjoy craft time on Saturday. My oldest granddaughter had a great time fishing and caught a few fish. Tionesta is a fantastic place for families to enjoy time together, mostly unplugged, having time to bask in the beauty of God’s creation.
Sally M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: 2
Tionesta is one of our favorite campgrounds. All of the sites have full hook ups, and everything is beautifully maintained. It is a great place to kayak and ride bikes.
Sally M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: 2
Tionesta is one of our favorite campgrounds. All of the sites have full hook ups, and everything is beautifully maintained. It is a great place to kayak and ride bikes.
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
