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
Jay C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: 4
Access off route 36 via Beach Road needs paved, it is a safety hazard coming off or onto to Rt 36 because of the rough road. Check out time should be no earlier than 2pm, this would allow time for lunch before leaving. I suggest that a kids fishing be developed at the campground.
Jay C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: 4
Access off route 36 via Beach Road needs paved, it is a safety hazard coming off or onto to Rt 36 because of the rough road. Check out time should be no earlier than 2pm, this would allow time for lunch before leaving. I suggest that a kids fishing be developed at the campground.
debra m
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: 3
The sites are clean and your camp host does a great job keeping the area maintained, just wish there was more spots by the creek to fish.
debra m
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: 3
The sites are clean and your camp host does a great job keeping the area maintained, just wish there was more spots by the creek to fish.
Karen O
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: 3
We have been camping in Tionesta for almost 30 years. It is always a great experience. Along with beautiful, large sites The campground hosts are pleasant and helpful along with the area Chaplin that conducts a children's craft and message and then a Sunday service. Great place to camp!
Karen O
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: 3
We have been camping in Tionesta for almost 30 years. It is always a great experience. Along with beautiful, large sites The campground hosts are pleasant and helpful along with the area Chaplin that conducts a children's craft and message and then a Sunday service. Great place to camp!
JOSEPH H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: 3
Went to the Tionesta Indian Festival, biked around the light house, ate at the Bear Claw Cafe…… all the must do’s….
JOSEPH H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: 3
Went to the Tionesta Indian Festival, biked around the light house, ate at the Bear Claw Cafe…… all the must do’s….
Christie W
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: 1
Love it ❤️
Christie W
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: 1
Love it ❤️
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
