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
Susie D
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: 3
The campground was in a secluded area and was very quiet. Lots were large enough. The scenery was beautiful. The river/creek passing behind the camp sites was nice to look at and to hear too. Forest and trails nearby to enjoy and discover. Birds, fish, deer present if you really look for them. Found beautiful mushrooms which were of various colours; red, yellow, white spots on white ones and so on....Observe the beauty and do not touch or remove from the forest. Great way to stay in shape. Franklin was a beautiful historic town to visit and try the local food and beer. DeBence Musical Museum was a real and rare treat to visit and experience. Will definitely be going back again next summer....staying longer of course. Gift shops were really nice to shop in and prices were very reasonable. Everyone we encountered while in Tionesta were polite and friendly.
Susie D
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: 3
The campground was in a secluded area and was very quiet. Lots were large enough. The scenery was beautiful. The river/creek passing behind the camp sites was nice to look at and to hear too. Forest and trails nearby to enjoy and discover. Birds, fish, deer present if you really look for them. Found beautiful mushrooms which were of various colours; red, yellow, white spots on white ones and so on....Observe the beauty and do not touch or remove from the forest. Great way to stay in shape. Franklin was a beautiful historic town to visit and try the local food and beer. DeBence Musical Museum was a real and rare treat to visit and experience. Will definitely be going back again next summer....staying longer of course. Gift shops were really nice to shop in and prices were very reasonable. Everyone we encountered while in Tionesta were polite and friendly.
Ashley R
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: 2
There was no hot water in the showers at the campground!! While everyone has full hookup it doesn’t mean everyone wants to used their trailer to shower.
Ashley R
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: 2
There was no hot water in the showers at the campground!! While everyone has full hookup it doesn’t mean everyone wants to used their trailer to shower.
Patty/Cliff H
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: 4
Very enjoyable time. Roads in need of repair, especially the road to the overflow area.
Jaime S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: 4
I love this campground, we visit every year! I’ve never used the shower house until this visit. My only complaint is that the water from the shower doesn’t adjust, just a small force full stream shoots out and get all your clothes wet.
Patty/Cliff H
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: 4
Very enjoyable time. Roads in need of repair, especially the road to the overflow area.
Jaime S
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: 4
I love this campground, we visit every year! I’ve never used the shower house until this visit. My only complaint is that the water from the shower doesn’t adjust, just a small force full stream shoots out and get all your clothes wet.
Marlene M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: 3
Beautiful place to camp. Only downside is the 12:00 check out time.
Marlene M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: 3
Beautiful place to camp. Only downside is the 12:00 check out time.
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
