Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

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ReservableAccess

125Sites

75 ftMax rig

The 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 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. 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. Outside the campground entrance is a beach area for swimming and picnicking along Tionesta Creek. No lifeguards are on duty. Facilities 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. 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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 125

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
1	001	standard electric	55 ft	30
1	002	standard electric	66 ft	30
1	003	standard electric	56 ft	30
1	004	standard electric	57 ft	30
1	005	standard electric	44 ft	30
1	006	standard electric	66 ft	30
1	007	standard electric	49 ft	30
1	008	standard electric	51 ft	30
1	009	standard electric	45 ft	30
1	010	standard electric	56 ft	30
1	011	standard electric	49 ft	30
1	012	standard electric	48 ft	30
1	013	standard electric	59 ft	30
1	014	standard electric	50 ft	30
1	015-Host	standard electric	59 ft	30
1	016	standard electric	53 ft	30
1	017	standard electric	48 ft	30
1	018	standard electric	59 ft	30
1	019	standard electric	52 ft	30
1	020	standard electric	66 ft	30
1	021	standard electric	64 ft	30
2	054 - Host	standard electric	66 ft	50
2	055	standard electric	63 ft	50
2	056	standard electric	62 ft	50
2	057	standard electric	59 ft	50
2	058	standard electric	64 ft	50
2	059	standard electric	56 ft	50
2	060	standard electric	65 ft	50
2	061	standard electric	59 ft	50
2	062	standard electric	63 ft	50
2	063	standard electric	56 ft	50
2	064	standard electric	61 ft	50
2	065	standard electric	59 ft	50
2	066	standard electric	58 ft	50
2	067	standard electric	60 ft	50
2	068	standard electric	60 ft	50
2	069	standard electric	66 ft	30	yes
2	070	standard electric	66 ft	50
2	071	standard electric	60 ft	30	yes
2	072	standard electric	68 ft	50
2	073	standard electric	57 ft	30
2	074	standard electric	59 ft	30
2	075	standard electric	56 ft	50
2	076	standard electric	63 ft	50
2	077	standard electric	53 ft	30
2	078	standard electric	48 ft	50
2	079	standard electric	59 ft	30
2	080	standard electric	55 ft	30
3	022	standard electric	70 ft	30
3	023	standard electric	53 ft	30
3	024	standard electric	54 ft	30
3	025	standard electric	57 ft	30
3	026	standard electric	45 ft	30
3	027	standard electric	53 ft	30
3	028	standard electric	58 ft	30
3	029	standard electric	51 ft	30
3	030	standard electric	60 ft	30
3	031	standard electric	56 ft	30
3	032	standard electric	56 ft	30
3	033	standard electric	60 ft	30

SHOWING 60 OF 125 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in PA-15. This member’s public-lands record →

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