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 (289)

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@TriciaW1080617 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #90
Nice roomy sites. Having sewer, water & electric onsite was great. The bathhouse could have been a little cleaner. Overall this was a gorgeous campground. We will be back.
@DeborahC211E52 · Camped on Sep 3, 2025 at Campsite #46
our favorite place to camp
@EugeneS1413053 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #104
The campground was very clean and well maintained. The host was friendly and informative. My husband and I had nice talks with fellow campers. The atmosphere was very peaceful. We enjoyed relaxing around the firepit each night. When the electric went out, the crew was working hard and had it back on in a few hours. My husband and I plan to return.
@EleanoreS9BEC5 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #3
Very nice campground with spacious full hookup sites. Disc golf course nearby.
@StaceyS6239621 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #26
We love this campground and have been camping here for almost 20 years. The camp hosts did a phenomenal job! We would love to see some updates to the shower houses as we do not have a camper with a bathroom. Women's showers take forever to heat up and water ponds on the floor making it difficult to keep clothing dry when getting dressed.
@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.
@JefferyJ4840A0 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #85
Our stay at Tionesta was great as always. The Host are always helpful and friendly. Always look forward to going back.
@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.
@NancyB3949689 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #39
I have been coming to this campground every year for 20 years. The bathrooms need updated badly.
@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.

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