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Tionesta Rec Area
Closed for the season
Total sites: 124
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
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Tionesta Rec Area, PA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Tionesta Rec Area in Forest County is located 1 hr 9 min south of Jamestown, NY with an elevation of 1,051 feet. There are a total of 124 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 41 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $42.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (282)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 57% | |
| 4 star | 24% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@williams984835 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #21
We had a great time camping at tionesta campground. Very nice sites restrooms were clean but could use updated.
@williams984835 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #21
We had a great time camping at tionesta campground. Very nice sites restrooms were clean but could use updated.
@MicheleL157153 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #103
We love camping at Tionesta! We have met so many wonderful people and some that we visit at least a few weekends together! We even meet up during the winter months to visit each other
@WilliamB132333 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #69
Camp ground is very nice
@KimberlyD28184 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #42
Very nice campground. Clean, quiet. We had a good site beside the creek and will be back again.
@CathyM5656797 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #123
The campground was quiet and clean. The chaplain came by to give us an weekend events flyer. The area of the dam was beautiful too.
@MarkR9967928 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #100
There is so much to do at the Tionesta Campground. We took time to fish, ride bikes and kayak down the river and up at the lake. The campsites are really nice with sewage and water hook-ups
@loyalf1F083E26 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #63
The rest rooms are showing the age. More attention to them is needed. All in All, the visit was great.Coming from the water industry, the storage tank needs attention before leaks happen.
@JohnT2915386 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #94
Nice campground. Clean bathroom could use a little upgrade. Was a friendly and easy trip.
@JessicaL597698 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #119
We love it at Tionesta campground. Roomy sites, full hook up, close to town if you need anything. We really like it back by the spillway. Access to fishing and can ride bikes. Family camping for sure
@robindE50B750A · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #32
The campground sites were great. I didnt see a spot that I wouldnt pick. It was very family oriented. We were there during the week so I dont know how busy the weekends are. My only gripe was the shower stalls were in need of a good cleaning. The bathroom toilet areas were very clean, though.
@EdwardG4063779 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #86
Campground Is very well kept, But The water was terrible, It was brown In color and Had a terrible oder.
@MatthewR643E2A · Camped on Jul 26, 2025 at Campsite #50
Great place
@JamesJ5898180 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #76
Good spacing, level sites. Seems like all sites are full hookup.Mostly shaded sites but a few with sun.Several bathrooms, they are functional but older and showing their age.Several sites along the river. Sites near the outflow have white noise.Grounds are well kept. Friendly volunteers and staff.
@SusanT9565595 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #51
Other than the rest room building showing their age, this is a very nice campground. There are many nice sites and they all have full hook-ups. The campground hosts are friendly and helpful. The walk into town to get ice cream at the gas station/general store is doable.
@KathyM4352816 · Camped on Jul 24, 2025 at Campsite #32
Showers could use an update. Park was nice and quiet plan on returning
@GaryG8138589 · Camped on Jul 24, 2025 at Campsite #6
We love camping at Tionesta; however, there are two items Id like to address that explain why we didnt give 5 stars. One problem is that multiple times when weve been there the grass at our camp site was past our ankles and hadnt been cut in a while. Other times the grass was a perfect height. The other problem weve experienced, many, many times is that if it rains much, the camp site has standing water in multiple sections on our site. Frequently these swamped area are around the hookups. Also, the restrooms down by the playground area could definitely use some major work.
@DonnaL8792277 · Camped on Jul 24, 2025 at Campsite #40
The signage for the Tionesta Recreation Area campground could be improved. I followed the signs for Tionesta that lead me up to the dam area as opposed to the campground. Would have be nice if there were signs specifically to the campground, or maps available outside the visitors center which was not open at the time. I had to call the park rangers office for additional directions.
@GwenD957028392 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #104
This is a great location for those that enjoy boating and fishing. We enjoy exploring the area for Amish baked goods. Theres also an interesting flea market open weekends in nearby Leeper.
@NonnaLCC1EC3F3 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #21
Tionesta is the place to make memories! All full hook up and pet-friendly sites, plenty of privacy on many of them. Shady and sunny, woods- and creek-backing. Three playgrounds in walking distance, paved roads for biking, tubing and wading in the creek, boating and swimming on the lake, and kayaking the Allegheny river; fishing, bike rides to town for ice cream and lighthouse island! Not enough? Cook Forest is a 30-min drive and Kinzua Dam within one hour. Verizon wireless service is weak to non-existent and AT&T is limited. Starlink worked like a charm that a difference in the last trip (for better or for worse :LOL:)! In love with Tionesta at the first sight and keep coming back for over 20 years!
@BarbaraK105366 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #45
Site 45 is not located next to the canal as the picture suggests. It is across the road from the canal. The site is not level, if you are in a vehicle such as a camper van, I do not recommend it. It is best for a small pull behind camper such as a teardrop or pop-up. The site is full hook up which I found to be very convenient. The bath houses need a refresh and they are not cleaned daily as the signs on the doors suggest. Otherwise, this is a beautiful place to camp, very quiet and the camp hosts are very friendly. You will need a signal booster if you want to use your cell phone. Verizon did not work at all. One bar sometimes two with AT&T.
@AmandaG3609573 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #79
Campground was quiet and sites were spacious. Beautiful river sites and views. Lots of shaded areas and playground for the kiddos. Bathrooms/showers could definitely use some fixing or upgrading. They could also be cleaned way more often than they are.
@rosew5858906 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #82
Had a great time
@ThomasK9683795 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #107
Sites were clean and level as well as the rest rooms
@KellyB8439114 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #42
Very nice and maintained campground although the Bathrooms/Bathhouses could be better
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