Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

Tionesta Lake Po Box 539, Tionesta, Pennsylvania, United States
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TIONESTA REC. AREA CAMPGROUND
The View From Arrow Head Trail
Restrooms
Nebraska Bridge
Start of Fall foliage

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About Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

Half of Forest County, where Tionesta Lake is located, is preserved as public lands. The region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions and is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. Campers come to the Tionesta Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area just below the Tionesta Dam. The area is ideal for fishing as well as scenic hiking. Tionesta is a culturally rich region with a long history. The Seneca Indian tribe named this area "where the water separates the land." Nearly a century ago, narrow gauge railways dotted the surrounding countryside, hauling out virgin timber from the hillsides.

Available sites

118 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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118 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: 1 RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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⛺ 010, Loop: 1 Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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🚐 123, Loop: 4 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews

1061 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

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2 stars 5.0% (53)
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LeAnne D

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June 8, 2020 Stayed at: 053, Loop: 3

We stay at this campground a couple times a year. We always enjoy our time here.

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Michele L

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June 8, 2020 Stayed at: 103, Loop: 4

We love this campground! We have met so many nice people! Some we met close to ten years ago. We camp here as often as we can. Park is clean as well as restroom and showers

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LeAnne D

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June 8, 2020 Stayed at: 053, Loop: 3

We stay at this campground a couple times a year. We always enjoy our time here.

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Michele L

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June 8, 2020 Stayed at: 103, Loop: 4

We love this campground! We have met so many nice people! Some we met close to ten years ago. We camp here as often as we can. Park is clean as well as restroom and showers

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Maegan G

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June 4, 2020 Stayed at: 082, Loop: 3

We really enjoyed this campground. The sites were good sizes and not too close together. The campground was almost full, but other campers were respectful of the quiet times. My only complaint is that the website could use some more details. When we arrived, there was no one at the visitor center to have us check in, so we were not really sure how to proceed with check in. We just went straight to our site. We did see a park ranger drive by a few times and even a police officer patrolling the area, which was nice. The website was also not super clear about whether we had full hookups or not. So we anticipated having electric and water, but was pleasantly surprised to have sewer hookup too. I believe all sites are full hookup. We had a really nice weekend here and would definitely stay here again.

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Maegan G

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June 4, 2020 Stayed at: 082, Loop: 3

We really enjoyed this campground. The sites were good sizes and not too close together. The campground was almost full, but other campers were respectful of the quiet times. My only complaint is that the website could use some more details. When we arrived, there was no one at the visitor center to have us check in, so we were not really sure how to proceed with check in. We just went straight to our site. We did see a park ranger drive by a few times and even a police officer patrolling the area, which was nice. The website was also not super clear about whether we had full hookups or not. So we anticipated having electric and water, but was pleasantly surprised to have sewer hookup too. I believe all sites are full hookup. We had a really nice weekend here and would definitely stay here again.

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Jana W

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January 19, 2020 Stayed at: 090, Loop: 4

This is our favorite place to camp but they don't offer early or late season camping. Some of your best camping is in April, May, September and October. We are a self contained trailer and do not need to have restrooms open but would like to have the electric available for use. YOu wouldn't have to man the security booth as the reservations are done online and the rangers are still at the dam and make their rounds thru the campground if it would stay open past Labor day.

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Carl Y

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January 19, 2020 Stayed at: 041, Loop: 3

My site was very clean and very close to level, bathrooms very clean.

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Jana W

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January 19, 2020 Stayed at: 090, Loop: 4

This is our favorite place to camp but they don't offer early or late season camping. Some of your best camping is in April, May, September and October. We are a self contained trailer and do not need to have restrooms open but would like to have the electric available for use. YOu wouldn't have to man the security booth as the reservations are done online and the rangers are still at the dam and make their rounds thru the campground if it would stay open past Labor day.

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Carl Y

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January 19, 2020 Stayed at: 041, Loop: 3

My site was very clean and very close to level, bathrooms very clean.

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Location & Directions for Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

Tionesta Lake Po Box 539, Tionesta, PA 16353 United States

Elevation: 320 ft

Getting There

From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mi south on SR 36 and follow signs into

the campground.

Nearest town

Tionesta, PA - 1.1 mi

About 3 min to downtown

Highway access

The Tionesta Recreation Area Campground is accessible via State Route 36, which is approximately 0.5 miles north of the campground.

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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Population: 323

Nearby city: Youngstown, OH

Approx. 68 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,083 ft

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