TIONESTA REC. AREA CAMPGROUND

Address TIONESTA LAKE PO BOX 539, TIONESTA, PA, 16353
StatePA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone814-755-3512

Amenities

🚰 Water Hookup
🐾 Pets Allowed
🔥 Campfire Allowed
🔥 CAMPFIRE RINGS
👥 Max Num of People: 8
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
🚗 Driveway Length: 41–75
📌 Full Hookup: 30–50
🔧 Sewer Hookup: Y
📌 Electricity Hookup: 30–50
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
🕒 Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🕒 Checkin Time: 02:00 PM
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 41–75
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 2
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in
📌 Proximity to Water: Riverfront
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
Accessible Sites: 2 of 125
📅 Reservable Sites: 118 of 125
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

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 t

Data updated: 2026-08-23 10:01 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)