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
Paul H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: 3
We are always with friends when we visit Tionesta, so we make our own fun. This year we did take a trip to Stoneboro Fair - a fair distance to travel, but well worth it.
Karen P
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: 1
Great place. Quiet and peaceful.
Mary-Ellen M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: 2
I really dislike the push button showers.
Mary-Ellen M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: 2
I really dislike the push button showers.
William M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: 4
always have an enjoyable time at Tionesta. Clean, quiet and weii designed. Just wish it did not close so early in the season.
William M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: 4
always have an enjoyable time at Tionesta. Clean, quiet and weii designed. Just wish it did not close so early in the season.
GARY P
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: 4
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at Tionesta Lake campground. The park has spacious sites and is well maintained
GARY P
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: 4
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at Tionesta Lake campground. The park has spacious sites and is well maintained
Kathy R
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: 2
The campground hosts were awesome! We had a great time!
Kathy R
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: 2
The campground hosts were awesome! We had a great time!
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
