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
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.
Linda W
October 29, 2021
When we arrived at campground our site was occupied. The people never returned to campground until 5:30 and then still never left. We called Recreation.gov and were told we would have to contact campground rangers. We ask about changing reservations to a different site and were told we couldn’t because we were already there. They wanted me to pay for another site. Then when I got back home to apply for a refund. I have a discount pass and wouldn’t be able to get the discount on another site. Called ranger station and left a message. No one got back to me, so we set up on a site we new was empty. Our site didn’t get available until the following afternoon. We didn’t want to tear down and reset up, so we stayed on the different site. The next morning we were woke up by a ranger, pounding on our door, wanting to know if we had reservations. Went though the whole story again. But, the ranger did investigate and found out that the other person had set up on the wrong site, but that didn’t change the fact that our site was unavailable and no one did anything until the people left. Messed up our trip. What good are reservations?
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.
Mary H
October 13, 2021
We had a great stay.
Mary H
October 13, 2021
We had a great stay.
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
