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Quick facts

LocationTionesta, Pennsylvania
Nightly rate (listed)$30–$44/night
Guest rating4.0 / 5 (459 reviews)
Maximum RV length75 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer)
Electrical service30A / 50A
RV sites121
Pets allowedYes
Dump stationYes
ShowersYes
PlaygroundYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Full hookups Water, electric and sewer at the site, per the listing (may be some sites only).
  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 75 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • 50-amp 50-amp electrical service, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Dump station Dump station, per the listing.
  • Waterfront Waterfront per the listing; not every site is on the water.
  • Public land Public campground: Army Corps of Engineers.

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Pennsylvania RV parks with: Full Hookups · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service

Other RV parks near Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

  • Outflow Recreation Area (Pa) Tionesta, PA · 0.4 mi straight-line
  • Cornplanter State Forest Tionesta, PA · 6.8 mi straight-line
  • Lake Lucy RV Park Tionesta, PA · 6.9 mi straight-line
  • Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) Tionesta, PA · 10.8 mi straight-line
  • Cook Forest State Park Cooksburg, PA · 16.3 mi straight-line
  • Forest Camping with Modern Comfort Shippenville, PA · 17.2 mi straight-line
  • Bear Claw Campground Marienville, PA · 17.3 mi straight-line
  • Forest Ridge Cabins and Campground Marienville, PA · 17.5 mi straight-line
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  4. Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

Where Tionesta Rec. Area Campground fits

Nearest alternatives
Outflow Recreation Area (Pa) (0.4 mi) · Cornplanter State Forest (6.8 mi) · Lake Lucy RV Park (6.9 mi)

Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

Private campground · Tionesta

This weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 459 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
TIONESTA LAKE PO BOX 539
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About this campground

Tionesta Rec. Area Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Tionesta. It lists 121 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 70 ft. 121 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Full hookupsFull hookups available
  • Rigs up to 70 ftLongest RV site on the Recreation.gov site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov
  • ShowersListed amenity on Recreation.gov

Good for

Big rigs (up to 70 ft)Tent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 70 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • You book directly with Recreation.gov; prices and availability can change until booked.
  • Campfire Rings
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookups
  • Flush Toilets
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
All amenities

Amenities

Campfire RingsDump StationElectric HookupsFlush ToiletsParking AreaPets AllowedPicnic TablesPlaygroundSewer HookupsShowersWaterWater Hookups

Nearby activities

WildernessCanoeingDisc GolfEnvironmental EducationPicnickingRecreation ProgramsPhotographyScenic DriveWildlife ViewingHikingCampingBoatingFishingRanger Station

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Sep 6 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 118 sites
Site 001 · Standard Electric
1 loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 55 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$46/night
Site 002 · Standard Electric
1 loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 66 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$46/night
Site 003 · Standard Electric
1 loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 56 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$46/night
Site 004 · Standard Electric
1 loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 57 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$46/night
Site 005 · Standard Electric
1 loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 44 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$46/night
Site 006 · Standard Electric
1 loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 66 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$46/night
Site 007 · Standard Electric
1 loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 49 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$46/night
Site 008 · Standard Electric
1 loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 51 ftElectric
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$46/night

Book with Recreation.gov

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (459 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“We love the peaceful atmoshere and the layout of the campground. good fishing and local activities”

Ronald R 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Very clean. Spacious sites. Friendly camp hosts. ”

Brian D 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

“What a gem! A beautiful campground with full hook ups! Nestled in along the Tionesta Creek, there is a lot to explore. The Mill Trail was an enjoyable hike for my puppy and I. The hosts were friendly and helpful. Looking forward to returning next season!”

Gayle M 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 70 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

TIONESTA LAKE PO BOX 539
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Policies

Check-in
02:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Tionesta Recreation Area Campground sits just south of the small town of Tionesta along State Route 36, occupying the forested bench immediately below the Tionesta Dam where the lake widens into a series of quiet coves. The site layout includes 125 campsites each designed to serve both tents and RVs and among those are 48 campsites right on the lakeshore, a real draw for anglers and families who want to fall asleep to water lapping at the shoreline. The campground is threaded with well-wooded loops, has shower houses and restrooms placed for convenient access, and a beach area just outside the campground entrance for swimming and picnicking (no lifeguards on duty). A boat ramp and a small marina nearby give straightforward access for boating, water-skiing and other water sports, and you'll also find a playground and a designated park sport area plus a concession site serving basic needs during peak season. The lake and surrounding public lands set the recreational tone: Tionesta Lake carves through rugged hills framed by Allegheny National Forest, Cooks Forest State Park and several state forests and game lands, so wildlife viewing is strong expect white-tailed deer, wild turkey, porcupine, osprey and the occasional opossum. Fishing here is noted as productive, and the campground supports a range of activities from hiking and picnicking to environmental-education opportunities and in-season hunting on nearby public lands. The area carries a clear cultural imprint the Seneca called this place "where the water separates the land," and relics of the narrow-gauge logging railroads that once hauled timber through the hills are part of the landscape's history. For practical matters like fees, reservation windows and exact seasonal dates, check the campground's official information before you go so you can plan launches, hookups and any permits you might need.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (121 of 121 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
121 full-hookup sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
TIONESTA LAKE PO BOX 539 (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • 121 full-hookup RV sites, listed for rigs up to 70 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 459 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Tionesta Rec. Area Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Tionesta Rec. Area Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (121 of 121 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Tionesta Rec. Area Campground have RV hookups?
121 full-hookup sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Tionesta Rec. Area Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Tionesta Rec. Area Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Unavailable for your dates

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Availability checked Sep 6 on Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — Tionesta Rec. Area Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 70 ft (121 of 121 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 121 full-hookup sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 122 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 2 paved, 120 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (226 reports), AT&T 3 (127 reports), T-Mobile 3 (37 reports)
Water
Listing Water at 122 sites
Shade
Listing 72 of 121 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $30/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing TIONESTA LAKE PO BOX 539 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Tionesta Rec. Area Campground is sold out for your dates — nearest alternatives

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Tionesta Rec. Area Campground, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundCornplanter State Forest6.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your dates001 Cornplanter: from $10/nightCheck availability on ReserveAmerica ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupForest Camping with Modern Comfort17.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates42) Back In Full Hookup 30 amp Site + Backyard: from $54/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeCook Forest State Park16.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite I04 · Rustic Cabins: from $118/nightCheck availability on Pennsylvania State Parks ↗
  • Next closestLake Lucy RV Park6.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesSite 1 - Steinman farms at Lake Lucy: from $50/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Cornplanter State Forest

6.8 mi from Tionesta Rec. Area Campground (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites from $10/night
$20 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from ReserveAmerica · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Lake Lucy RV Park

6.9 mi from Tionesta Rec. Area Campground (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $50/night
$99 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Cook Forest State Park

16.3 mi from Tionesta Rec. Area Campground (straight-line)
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $118/night
$236 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Pennsylvania State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites