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
Linda R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: 3
Great campground
Rose W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: 3
Had a great time
Barbara K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: 3
Site 45 is not located next to the canal as the picture suggests. It is across the road from the canal. The site is not level, if you are in a vehicle such as a camper van, I do not recommend it. It is best for a small pull behind camper such as a teardrop or pop-up. The site is full hook up which I found to be very convenient. The bath houses need a refresh and they are not cleaned daily as the signs on the doors suggest. Otherwise, this is a beautiful place to camp, very quiet and the camp hosts are very friendly. You will need a signal booster if you want to use your cell phone. Verizon did not work at all. One bar sometimes two with AT&T.
Linda R
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: 3
Great campground
Rose W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: 3
Had a great time
Barbara K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: 3
Site 45 is not located next to the canal as the picture suggests. It is across the road from the canal. The site is not level, if you are in a vehicle such as a camper van, I do not recommend it. It is best for a small pull behind camper such as a teardrop or pop-up. The site is full hook up which I found to be very convenient. The bath houses need a refresh and they are not cleaned daily as the signs on the doors suggest. Otherwise, this is a beautiful place to camp, very quiet and the camp hosts are very friendly. You will need a signal booster if you want to use your cell phone. Verizon did not work at all. One bar sometimes two with AT&T.
Kelly B
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: 3
Very nice and maintained campground although the Bathrooms/Bathhouses could be better
Kelly B
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: 3
Very nice and maintained campground although the Bathrooms/Bathhouses could be better
William C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: 3
I have gotten the same site beside Tionesta creek several times and it is always very nice. The only drawback is the cell phone coverage for Verizon.
William C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: 3
I have gotten the same site beside Tionesta creek several times and it is always very nice. The only drawback is the cell phone coverage for Verizon.
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
