Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

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·Tionesta Lake

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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (All campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (1 of 125 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 8)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have true)

  • Site Access

    (18 of 125 campsites have Site Acceses)

  • Water Hookup

    (All campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Kid/Fishing - Credits: USACE
Campsites - Credits: Ranger Wilson
Boating with life jackets - Credits: Ranger Wilson
TIONESTA REC. AREA CAMPGROUND. - Credits: Wilson
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

TIONESTA REC. AREA CAMPGROUND - Credits: USACE
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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 75ft

  • trailer-Up to 75ft

  • vehicle-N/A

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • pop up camper-N/A

  • tent-Up to 75ft

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.

Additional Information