Outflow Recreation Area (PA)
Photo · USACE TionestaThe place
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 Outflow 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. Keep reading
" Nearly a century ago, narrow gauge railways dotted the surrounding countryside, hauling out virgin timber from the hillsides. 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. Facilities Each campsite has picnic table and fire ring *Available starting Memorial Day Weekend - Water, flush toilets, and showers. dump station located nearby* To Labor Day Weekend 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. Nearby Attractions 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.
The sites · 27
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 201 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| 1 | 202 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| 1 | 203 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| 1 | 204 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 1 | 205 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 1 | 206 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 1 | 207 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 1 | 208 | standard electric | 82 ft | 30/50/20 | |
| 1 | 209 | standard electric | 99 ft | 20/30/50 | |
| 1 | 210 | standard electric | 99 ft | 20/30/50 | |
| 1 | 211 | standard electric | 70 ft | 20/30/50 | |
| 1 | 212 | standard electric | 80 ft | 20/30/50 | |
| 1 | CAMPHOST | management | — | 20/30/50 | |
| 2 | 213 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 214 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 215 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 216 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 217 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 218 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 219 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 220 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 221 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 222 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 223 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 224 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| 2 | 225 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| OUTFLOW RECREATION AREA (PA) | Outflow Shelter | group shelter electric | — | 15 | yes |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in PA-15. This member’s public-lands record →