Tionesta Recreation 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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 124 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
124 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1 | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 002 | 1 | Back-in | 66 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 003 | 1 | Back-in | 56 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 004 | 1 | Back-in | 57 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 005 | 1 | Back-in | 44 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 006 | 1 | Back-in | 66 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 007 | 1 | Back-in | 49 | Gravel | Full | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 008 | 1 | Back-in | 51 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 009 | 1 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 010 | 1 | Back-in | 56 | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | 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 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 069, 071 are listed accessible |
A boat ramp and marina are near-by for easy access to water sports. Shower houses and restrooms are located throughout the campground for easy access.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mile south on SR 36 and follow signs into the campground.
| Nearest town | Tionesta, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.4843° N, 79.4491° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Fisher and Father ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 39.4 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 4.5 miAsl #21 German Hill ↗13.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
Allegheny National Forest begins about 5.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.8 miAllegheny National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 740,869 acres
- 13.4 miHickory Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,633 acres
- 13.5 miAllegheny Islands Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 372 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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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Tionesta Lake winds its way through the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania. Surrounding public areas include the Allegheny National Forest, Cooks Forest State Park, Cornplanter and Clear Creek State Forests, the state fish hatchery and state game lands.
Recreation
In-season hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and water skiing, are all available from Tionesta. Visitors interested in wildlife viewing are likely to spot white-tailed deer, porcupine, wild turkey, osprey and opossum. Outside the campground entrance is a beach area for swimming and picnicking along Tionesta Creek. No lifeguards are on duty.
Nearby
Tionesta Creek Road, which winds through the Tionesta Creek valley upstream of the dam, is an excellent scenic drive with spectacular views. The nearby Allegheny National Forest also makes a great day trip.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
Sites at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Tionesta Recreation Area Campground have?
125 sites, including 124 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Tionesta Recreation Area Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
Shower houses and restrooms are located throughout the campground for easy access.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
Sites 069 and 071 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
In-season hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and water skiing, are all available from Tionesta. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Tionesta Recreation Area Campground?
Tionesta, Pennsylvania. Tionesta Creek Road, which winds through the Tionesta Creek valley upstream of the dam, is an excellent scenic drive with spectacular views.
Source: Getting there