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
Sara B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: 2
The Tionesta Creek was low and the kids were able to play in the water for much of the trip. My husband fished and I was able to read quietly by the creek. The campground was kept up very well. It does not have a camp store. However, the town of Tionesta has a grocer and several small shops with local artisans, baked goods, handmade soaps, etc.
Sara B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: 2
The Tionesta Creek was low and the kids were able to play in the water for much of the trip. My husband fished and I was able to read quietly by the creek. The campground was kept up very well. It does not have a camp store. However, the town of Tionesta has a grocer and several small shops with local artisans, baked goods, handmade soaps, etc.
Annette D
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: 1
The campgroud is beautiful. When we got there at 3:30 and there was someone on our site. i tried calling and after 35 minutes waiting to get a hold of someone the people on our site told us they were sorry they didn't realized their reservations were to be out that day. i wish you would of had workers at the front gate to resolve these issues.
Annette D
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: 1
The campgroud is beautiful. When we got there at 3:30 and there was someone on our site. i tried calling and after 35 minutes waiting to get a hold of someone the people on our site told us they were sorry they didn't realized their reservations were to be out that day. i wish you would of had workers at the front gate to resolve these issues.
Gil G
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: 1
Full RV hookups in an absolutely gorgeous setting. Who could ask for more?
Gil G
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: 1
Full RV hookups in an absolutely gorgeous setting. Who could ask for more?
Patricia L
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: 1
Our campsite was private, level, easy access, and pretty. We would stay again.
Patricia L
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: 1
Our campsite was private, level, easy access, and pretty. We would stay again.
Richard L
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: 4
Way to many DOGS in the camp. A lot of people bring two, three or more dogs. One family had 5 dogs. Some folks clean up after their animals and many don't. The man in the next site 120 said he must have bagged 5 pounds of dog poop when he arrived on Wednesday August 26. I was told the people in site 116 were visited by the Rangers twice because dog issues. As far as I could tell they never changed their bad habits. We decided to leave a day early because of all the barking. My wife and I have been family camping for fifty years and for a least half that time we had a dog. The dog ALWAYS stayed home. There was a family member, friend or neighbor who would watch they dog. This nation has gone over board on dog friendly. I hope you share this with the Pittsburgh office of the Corp of Engineers. Management of the camp grounds should be turned over to someone who cares. The Rangers act as if it is a big pain in the rear.
Dan C
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: 3
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
