Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

TIONESTA REC. AREA CAMPGROUND

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.

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.

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.

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.

Important Notices

All campers must have a reservation in order to camp. Reservations need to be made before arrival.
If you have reserved a campsite and wish to change campsites upon arrival, you must call Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777.
For the Tionesta Lake office call: (814) 755-3512
For the Tionesta Recreation Area: (814) 755-3592
Parking on the grass is prohibited.
Two vehicles maximum per campsite.
No alcoholic beverages.
There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 1 tent per campsite, or 2 tents per campsite.
Sites 69 and 71 are reserved for visitors needing an accessible campsite and require a Golden Access or America the Beautiful Access Pass
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Pennsylvania state law requires children under 13 to wear a personal flotation device; all people on boats less than 16 feet in length and all canoes and kayaks must also wear a PFD Alcoholic beverages are prohibited If you have any questions about the rules and regulations for the Tionesta Recreation Area please call the Ranger Station, 814-755-3512
Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period

longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the

written permission of the District Commander.
Check out time will be 12 p.m.

Check in time will be 2 p.m.

Available Activities

Hiking - Hiking
Camping - Camping
Boating - Boating
Fishing - Fishing
Wilderness - Wilderness
Canoeing - Canoeing
Disc Golf - Disc Golf
Environmental Education - Environmental Education
Picnicking - Picnicking
Recreation Programs - Recreation Programs
Ranger Station - Ranger Station
Photography - Photography
Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mile south on SR 36 and follow signs into the campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 814-755-3512

TIONESTA LAKE PO BOX 539
TIONESTA, PA 16353

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