Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)
Tionesta Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Tionesta, PA, PA
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (85 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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 Kellettville Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area along Tionesta Creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Fishing
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Kellettville Recreation Area offers quiet forested camping along Tionesta Creek in one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions, with excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The $15/night rate and creek-side location appeal to campers seeking a natural, undeveloped experience.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, North American Porcupine, American Goshawk, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak are documented in the area. Exercise standard bear safety precautions.
Insider tips for Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own water and verify dump station/facilities are operational before arrival Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available
Skip Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) if: You need electric, water, or sewer hookups at your site. You require shower facilities. You're visiting during tick season without proper precautions.
Best time to visit Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa): Fall — Peak hunting and wildlife viewing season in this known big game region. Spring-Summer — Optimal for fishing, hiking, and water activities on Tionesta Creek.
Nearby campgrounds: Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead (Sheffield, PA), Hearts Content Recreation Area (Bradford, PA), Outflow Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA), Tionesta Rec. Area Campground (TIONESTA, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)
Cell signal at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 Kellettville Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area along Tionesta Creek.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own water and verify dump station/facilities are operational before arrival
Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available
Peak hunting and wildlife viewing season in this known big game region
Optimal for fishing, hiking, and water activities on Tionesta Creek
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Address: 979 Kelletville Road Tionesta, Pennsylvania 16353 From Pittsburgh take I-79 North. Merge onto I-80 East exit 116a toward Clarion for 9.8 miles. Take the PA-8 exits 29 toward Barkeyville. Turn Left onto Pa-8/State Route 8 for 16.4 miles. Turn right on US-62 and follow US-62 for 34 miles. Turn right on Pa-666 for 10 miles. Then take left turn on to Branch Rd for .1 mi and take a left at campground entrance. From Warren travel US-62 south 30 miles turn left onto PA-666 for 10 miles. Then t
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tionesta Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tionesta Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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