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
Pam B
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: 4
We have been going to Tionesta Rec. Area Campground since 2013 and I will have to say that this is the first time in a long time that the restrooms were kept very clean, there were lots of park rangers around and the park was cleaned up. The only recommendation that I would have is to move the fire rings back a little so that they are not so close to the awnings of the camper. As far as activities goes it would be great to have a bingo night, maybe now and then have a singer or small band come play music. It would be great for the kids to have a sand sculpture contest and we have been to parks that host a hayride that circles the campground. All in all though we saw a lot of improvements this year and we really appreciate them.
Pam B
VerifiedJune 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: 4
We have been going to Tionesta Rec. Area Campground since 2013 and I will have to say that this is the first time in a long time that the restrooms were kept very clean, there were lots of park rangers around and the park was cleaned up. The only recommendation that I would have is to move the fire rings back a little so that they are not so close to the awnings of the camper. As far as activities goes it would be great to have a bingo night, maybe now and then have a singer or small band come play music. It would be great for the kids to have a sand sculpture contest and we have been to parks that host a hayride that circles the campground. All in all though we saw a lot of improvements this year and we really appreciate them.
Cathy S
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: 2
Not as nice as the other army corps campgrounds in Pa. But I still liked my experience there . I will go back.
Roberta L. S
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: 3
Had a wonderful week! Very quiet campground, level site with friendly staff and guests. Each site had a fire ring and picnic table that was large enough for outdoor dining. Dog friendly and plenty of areas to walk and exercise your pet (doggy poo bags were provided in 2 areas in case you forgot bags). Walked the Dam site, Plantation and Summit Trails several times - (easy to low-moderate hiking) - saw wildlife and beautiful scenery ; would advise to wear hiking boots - there are some soggy or loose gravel areas. Back in sites are easy to maneuver into , even with our 44 ft. 5th wheel. Several areas of interest around the Tionesta area ( liked the Peace Park ) for outdoor fun. Park Rangers made frequent drive-thrus during each day, and saw Fish & Game a few times as well. Would return again.
Cathy S
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: 2
Not as nice as the other army corps campgrounds in Pa. But I still liked my experience there . I will go back.
Roberta L. S
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: 3
Had a wonderful week! Very quiet campground, level site with friendly staff and guests. Each site had a fire ring and picnic table that was large enough for outdoor dining. Dog friendly and plenty of areas to walk and exercise your pet (doggy poo bags were provided in 2 areas in case you forgot bags). Walked the Dam site, Plantation and Summit Trails several times - (easy to low-moderate hiking) - saw wildlife and beautiful scenery ; would advise to wear hiking boots - there are some soggy or loose gravel areas. Back in sites are easy to maneuver into , even with our 44 ft. 5th wheel. Several areas of interest around the Tionesta area ( liked the Peace Park ) for outdoor fun. Park Rangers made frequent drive-thrus during each day, and saw Fish & Game a few times as well. Would return again.
Mark M
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: 4
Water faucet at site had worn out threads and I had rig to get water. Toilet in camp ground bathroom was leaking and wetting floor in both stalls.
Mark M
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: 4
Water faucet at site had worn out threads and I had rig to get water. Toilet in camp ground bathroom was leaking and wetting floor in both stalls.
Eugene D
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: 4
Nice campground and sites were very well kept and clean ,great experience camping
Jeanette A
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: 4
Nice campground, helpful hosts, lots of hiking trails, good fishing. If it weren't for the neighbors who came in beside me for 2 weekend nights and thought the only way to talk was vulgar language as loud as they could be it would have been perfect
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
