Loleta Recreation
Loleta Recreation Campground sits along the east branch of Millstone Creek in the southwestern corner of the Allegheny National Forest, offering a peaceful getaway that is popular with families.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 20 |
| Tent-only | 11 |
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
| Group sites | 2 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 95 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
40 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 68 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 020 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 021 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 90 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 022 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 023 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 66 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 024 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 025 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 026 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 027 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 028 | LOLE | Electric | Back-in | 83 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 95 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 019, 023, 027, 028 and 12 more are listed accessible |
The lower loop of the campground has spacious campsites that are surrounded by mature trees. The upper loop sites are smaller and tucked into the forest for a more intimate feeling with nature. Each campsite has a parking spur, fire ring, and picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided in the camping loops while the Day Use area supports the bathhouse with flush toilets, hot showers, and changing rooms.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | 4/01 to 10/10 |
| Forest | Allegheny National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are accepted for some sites between April 1 and September 4. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of visit. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance of visit. |
| Fees | Daily camping fee - $15.00 to $25.00/site. Daily group site camping fee - $80.00. Daily swimming fee - $5.00/vehicle and $1.00/per person |
| Rules | As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest. |
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Getting there
From the west, take I-80 east to Clarion, Pennsylvania. Turn left onto State Route 66 and continue northeast to Marienville. Turn right on South Forest Street and go south 6 miles to the Loleta Campground entrance sign.
| Nearest town | Marienville, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.4017° N, 79.0833° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Field Street Boots ↗ | 22.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28 mi |
| RV sales & service | Altmeyer's Trailer Sales ↗ | 47.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Buzzard Swamp Hiking Trails, a 9.6-mile network of trails that wind through an area of 15 man-made ponds, make for an enjoyable day trip just north of Loleta, while driving down a dirt road extending south of the campground leads to the beautiful Clarion National Wild and Scenic River. The paved road along the river is popular for bike riding, and the river offers access for canoes, kayaks, and tubes as well as fishing opportunities and large boulders for picnicking or just watching the water roll by. Cook Forest State Park is an easy drive for hiking, marveling at the grove of Old Growth Hemlocks, or climbing an old fire tower for a view of the river.
- 6 miMarienville Snowmobile Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.6 miPenoke Trail: Penoke Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miLoleta Hiking2.7 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.2 miLoleta Upper Connector0.08 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 1.2 miLoleta Scenic0.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 3.3 miMuddy Fork Loop2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miSongbird Sojourn Interp1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miBuzzard Swamp Hiking4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Allegheny National Forest.
- inAllegheny National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 740,869 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
- Cook Forest State Park Indian Cabin DistrictHistoric district · Cooksburg · 8 mi
Natural features
Loleta is a small opening in the forested hillsides around Millstone Creek. Native tree species in the area include red oak, white pine, black cherry, red and sugar maples, and a variety of others. Millstone Creek is a cold water fishery with a thriving population of native brook trout, and it is also priodically stocked by the Pennsylvania FIsh and Game Commission. Wildlife in the area include whitetail deer, black bear, turkey, raccoon, oppossum, fox, and smaller mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Recreation
Camping is available in both the primitive upper loop and the more developed lower loop. The Day Use area with picnic tables and grills centers around a Civilian Conservation Corps dam across Millstone Creek, which creates a small swimming/wading area. Fishing the stream is permitted with a legal PA fishing license, but the swimming area is off-limits between Memorial Day and Labor Day. There is a 3-mile hiking trail that starts and ends at the campground, passing a rock outcrop on the edge of the Millstone Valley at its furthest point from the campground.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Loleta Recreation?
Sites at Loleta Recreation are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations are accepted for some sites between April 1 and September 4. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Loleta Recreation?
Daily camping fee - $15.00 to $25.00/site. Daily group site camping fee - $80.00. Daily swimming fee - $5.00/vehicle and $1.00/per person
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Loleta Recreation?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Loleta Recreation open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season 4/01 to 10/10.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Loleta Recreation have?
42 sites, including 20 standard sites with power, 11 tent-only sites, 7 standard sites without power, and 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Loleta Recreation?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Loleta Recreation have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Loleta Recreation?
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided in the camping loops while the Day Use area supports the bathhouse with flush toilets, hot showers, and changing rooms.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Loleta Recreation?
Yes, pets are allowed at Loleta Recreation. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Loleta Recreation?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Loleta Recreation?
Sites 019, 023, 027, and 028 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 16 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Loleta Recreation?
Camping is available in both the primitive upper loop and the more developed lower loop. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation