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
Richard W
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: 2
Very nice campground, nice paved flat roadway for easy biking. Site wasn't mowed, the only downside.
Janet S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: 4
Beautiful park and reservoir. My family has vacationed here for many years and we have many fond memories
Pamela S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: 2
Great campground
The grass needed cut it was very high
Checkout time is too early on Sunday
Edward B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: 3
People ignore the rules, especially keeping their dogs on a leash. Saw a park ranger once, drove right past the campsite next to us that had vehicles parked on the grass and their dogs not on a leash.
Pamela S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: 2
Great campground
The grass needed cut it was very high
Checkout time is too early on Sunday
Edward B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: 3
People ignore the rules, especially keeping their dogs on a leash. Saw a park ranger once, drove right past the campsite next to us that had vehicles parked on the grass and their dogs not on a leash.
LAWRENCE B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: 1
Warn people in advance the following: When you arrive at the campground and you do not have an advance reservation, they will not accept your money or let you in. Then if there is no cell phone service or internet service, you may have to drive miles in order to get service in order to get in the campground. By the time you complete all of the registration and then drive back to the campground, you are ready to just go home and forget the whole ordeal.
LAWRENCE B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: 1
Warn people in advance the following: When you arrive at the campground and you do not have an advance reservation, they will not accept your money or let you in. Then if there is no cell phone service or internet service, you may have to drive miles in order to get service in order to get in the campground. By the time you complete all of the registration and then drive back to the campground, you are ready to just go home and forget the whole ordeal.
Brian B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: 1
Nice Campground
Needed mowed very bad.
Brian B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: 1
Nice Campground
Needed mowed very bad.
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
