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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
Holly H
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: 1
I love the Tionesta campground. It is beautiful! I love that they have both water and sewage hook ups. The one down side that weekend in October that we camped was that there were no doggie bags available. We had some with us, but thankfully, we did because there were none in the park to help clean up after our dogs. I assume it was due to camping later in the season than typical, but I would still expect the same amenities we would have in the summer months. I hope you consider keeping it up later in 2022 as well. Fall camping is fun and refreshing.
Holly H
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: 1
I love the Tionesta campground. It is beautiful! I love that they have both water and sewage hook ups. The one down side that weekend in October that we camped was that there were no doggie bags available. We had some with us, but thankfully, we did because there were none in the park to help clean up after our dogs. I assume it was due to camping later in the season than typical, but I would still expect the same amenities we would have in the summer months. I hope you consider keeping it up later in 2022 as well. Fall camping is fun and refreshing.
David N
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: 1
Was only there for 2 nights because there were no open campsites. Had decent weather and a good site that was well maintained, even the restrooms were clean. The only problem I had was hooking up the sewer hose and making it go downhill so hose drains. The connection was set up on a raised cement pad. I realize that it would take a lot to lower the connection but just thought I would say something for future reference.
David N
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: 1
Was only there for 2 nights because there were no open campsites. Had decent weather and a good site that was well maintained, even the restrooms were clean. The only problem I had was hooking up the sewer hose and making it go downhill so hose drains. The connection was set up on a raised cement pad. I realize that it would take a lot to lower the connection but just thought I would say something for future reference.
Darlene P
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: 1
A GREAT PLACE TO FEEL SECURE TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE AROUND THE CAMPSITES. THE AMENITIES ARE GREAT. OUR WEATHER WAS GREAT SO WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE A CAMP FIRE AND MOUNTAIN PIES EVERY NIGHT.
Darlene P
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: 1
A GREAT PLACE TO FEEL SECURE TO WALK OR RIDE A BIKE AROUND THE CAMPSITES. THE AMENITIES ARE GREAT. OUR WEATHER WAS GREAT SO WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE A CAMP FIRE AND MOUNTAIN PIES EVERY NIGHT.
Francine B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: 1
We love Tionesta and would have stayed longer if more sites had been open.
Francine B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: 1
We love Tionesta and would have stayed longer if more sites had been open.
Robert M
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1
The campground, and park are always clean, and well kept.
Robert M
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: 1
The campground, and park are always clean, and well kept.
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.
Elevation: 320 feet
1.1 mi drive to downtown Tionesta (about 3 min)
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: September 9, 2026
