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
Andrea L
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 045, Loop: 3
Overall Tionesta is a very nice campground. However, until you get there and see the actual sites, it is difficult to pick the correct site. We were in Loop 3, site 045, which was very difficult to back our camper in. There were trees on both sides so we had to position our camper just right so we could open the slide and the awning. We will go back but now we have site numbers written down to reserve!
Jay C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 117, Loop: 4
Very good campground with full hookups.
Annie M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 014, Loop: 1
We love this campground. It is easily accessible and there really isn't a bad site on the grounds. It is well cared for and has every facility we need.
Daniel M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 056, Loop: 2
Didnβt know the entire campground was dog approved. While it was refreshing to see owners picking up after their animals, it was concerning to see several without leashes.
At one point a dog ran through our site to get to its own. The children were in tow with the leash in hand (not on the dog). I do not own a dog. It was not relaxing listening to half the park echoing in barking of territorial dogs into the night. The grounds were clean and accommodating, but we will not stay overnight again. Please consider dog free loops.
David J
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 057, Loop: 2
Very nice campground and enjoyed the stay.
Lawrence N
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 063, Loop: 2
Love it here
Craig C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 011, Loop: 1
We did not see that this campground is all full hook up which was a great surprise!! My only complaint is the we were in site 13 and the Gaga ball pit was right behind us with what sounded like 30 annoying kids screaming, at dark. We have kids and would not let them scream that loud that late in to the evening, it was even at 8am and woke our kids up. Itβs not the campgrounds fault. The host was beside us and they were friendly folks. Would go back again, but stay at the far east end near the dam. Sites 118 and surrounding would be great for several people camping together. L&B Chocolate Company in town is awesome.
David J
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 057, Loop: 2
Very nice campground and enjoyed the stay.
Lawrence N
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 063, Loop: 2
Love it here
Craig C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 011, Loop: 1
We did not see that this campground is all full hook up which was a great surprise!! My only complaint is the we were in site 13 and the Gaga ball pit was right behind us with what sounded like 30 annoying kids screaming, at dark. We have kids and would not let them scream that loud that late in to the evening, it was even at 8am and woke our kids up. Itβs not the campgrounds fault. The host was beside us and they were friendly folks. Would go back again, but stay at the far east end near the dam. Sites 118 and surrounding would be great for several people camping together. L&B Chocolate Company in town is awesome.
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
