Kellettville Recreation Area
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 Kellettville Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area along Tionesta Creek. The area is ideal for fishing, hunting 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, no hookups | 19 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
20 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellettville Shelter | Group Shelter Electric | Gravel | 20 amp | 50 / 10 | Yes | |||||
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | No | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Preferred |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |
| 006 | Standard | Gravel | No | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |||
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No | 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 9:00 AM, checkout 9:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 001, 019, 020 are listed accessible |
Each camp site has a picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. Vault toilet open year round*.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Address: 979 Kelletville Road Tionesta, Pennsylvania 16353 From Pittsburgh take I-79 North. Merge onto I-80 East exit 116a toward Clarion for 9.8 miles. Take the PA-8 exits 29 toward Barkeyville. Turn Left onto Pa-8/State Route 8 for 16.4 miles. Turn right on US-62 and follow US-62 for 34 miles. Turn right on Pa-666 for 10 miles.
| Nearest town | Tionesta, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.5450° N, 79.2558° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Field Street Boots ↗ | 24.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 47.5 mi |
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Video
Kellettville Recreation Area Campground walkthrough, part 2
Worth a stop
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.
- 8.6 miMarienville Snowmobile Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.4 miPenoke Trail: Penoke Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miAsl #7 the Branch ↗7.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.2 miAsl #2 Whig Hill1.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.9 miAsl #8 Mayburg3.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.9 miAsl #6 Logan Ridge ↗5.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4 miAsl #21 German Hill ↗13.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 4.2 miAsl #21A Crystal Springs2.1 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
This campground sits inside Allegheny National Forest.
- inAllegheny National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 740,869 acres
- 7.1 miHickory Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,633 acres
- 11.1 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
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, hiking canoeing and kayaking, are all available from Kellettville. Visitors interested in wildlife viewing are likely to spot white-tailed deer, porcupine, wild turkey, osprey and opossum.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kellettville Recreation Area?
Sites at Kellettville Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Kellettville Recreation Area?
Check-in 9:00 AM, checkout 9:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Kellettville Recreation Area have?
20 sites, including 19 standard sites without power and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Kellettville Recreation Area?
Kellettville Recreation Area is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Kellettville Recreation Area have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Kellettville Recreation Area?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Kellettville Recreation Area?
Sites 001, 019, and 020 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 Kellettville Recreation Area?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Kellettville Recreation Area?
In-season hunting, fishing, hiking canoeing and kayaking, are all available from Kellettville. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Kellettville Recreation Area?
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
What if Kellettville Recreation Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead (7.4 mi, first-come), Hearts Content Recreation Area (10.4 mi, partly first-come), and Outflow Recreation Area (10.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby