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Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — TIONESTA · Pennsylvania · Tionesta Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Tionesta Lake |
| Location | TIONESTA · Pennsylvania · Tionesta Lake · 41.48431, -79.44910 · Map |
| Sites | 124 public sites counted from the federal listing — 124 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 125 of 124 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 125 of 124 sites Sewer hookups at 124 of 124 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 124 of 124 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 75 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 125 sites · 30 ft: 125 sites · 35 ft: 125 sites · 40 ft: 125 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 125 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 814-755-3512 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview 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. 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.
Directions, from the listing
From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mile south on SR 36 and follow signs into the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · Tionesta PennsylvaniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersKellettville Recreation Area (Pa)
11 mi straight-line · Tionesta PennsylvaniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceLoleta Recreation
20 mi straight-line · MARIENVILLE PennsylvaniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceFarnsworth Cabin
21 mi straight-line · Clarendon PennsylvaniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWoodcock Lake Park
36 mi straight-line · Meadville Pennsylvania
Trip Card — Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
TIONESTA · Pennsylvania · Tionesta Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | TIONESTA · Pennsylvania · Tionesta Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 125 · full hookups at 124 |
| Max RV | Up to 75 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 124 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233573 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.