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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mile south on SR 36 and follow signs into the campground.
First time ever at this campground. Site 11 is very nice. It was quiet, peaceful, and just great. Only reason for not 5 stars is the 3 dirt speed bumps with no signs. You hit them pulling a camper and it was horrible. Will definitely be back again but next time back in the woods more.
Great Campground with full hookups.
Depending on the site, you may have some trees for hammocks. All sites seems to be very shaded. Bathrooms are clean. I have not seen the showers (not sure they have).
Majority of the campsites are close to each other.
I struggled a little with this review .. was between a 3 and 4.. but we had a good time so I had to give it a 4 even with some of the issues... Lol
First . The signage to get to it if your aren't familiar with the area leaves alot to be desired.. lol.. we ended up at the boat ramp area.. first.. but go where we needed eventually.. luckily we had a popup and not a huge 5th wheel or something 😬
There is no limit to the amount of dogs you can have.. I am not anti dog.. but.. I'm pretty sure no one wants to hear barking from a bazillion dogs .. lol . That being said I was impressed with how well most of the dogs behaved for the most part, generally only a few issues with the dogs going nuts whenever new dogs walked by.. also was surprised most dogs didn't appear leashed at the sites . They were when walking . I would have been more concerned had I had young children.
There is one shower house (2 other flush toilet areas)and it was pretty clean even tho it was older.. my issue was with the silly push button water .. I would be ok if it was timed at say.. 2min.. then you had to push again.. but mine.. and I didn't try them all but my husband did say his was the same .. was about 30 seconds.. 😬🫤 pain in the butt to just wash my hair . I assume this may be because all sites are full hookups they assume you really aren't using the shower🤷♀️
There was no enforcing of quiet time that I could see.. our neighbors the first night we're up talking loudly till after 1 am .. I generally am not concerned till about midnight but found it odd no ranger of any kind even stopped by.. again not a huge deal but when your packed in so close a little courtesy goes a long way. Plus always pack ear plugs . Lol
Wish they sold firewood and ice on the premises but there is a small general store about 5 min up the road so not too bad .
The site we were at was very well taken care of .. we were along the water.. in section 3 .the site as I said is full hookups very convenient.
In general a nice place .. access to the water for tubing and fishing .. wish sites were further apart and prefer less dogs .. I would have given in 3.5 if I could ..
THE BEST PLACE TO CAMP AND MEET WONDERFUL PEOPLE! So many new friends! We have friends we met back in 2008, and still friends. Campers are all good friendly people!!!!!!
