Outflow Recreation Area (Pa)
Tionesta Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Tionesta, PA, PA
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$45 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (57 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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 Outflow Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area along Tionesta Creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/outflow-recreation-area-pa to be notified when sites open up.
Outflow Recreation Area offers a forested setting along Tionesta Creek ideal for fishing, hiking, and enjoying Pennsylvania's wildlife-rich landscape. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, peaceful atmosphere, and well-maintained grounds.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Northern Flicker, Eastern Bluebird, Belted Kingfisher, Smooth Greensnake, Mountain Earthsnake, and Red-bellied Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Outflow Recreation Area (Pa): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 26 sites Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available Campground is suitable for hunting as the region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions
Skip Outflow Recreation Area (Pa) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You plan to camp outside Memorial Day through Labor Day. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities.
Best time to visit Outflow Recreation Area (Pa): Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Tionesta Rec. Area Campground (TIONESTA, PA), Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA), Hearts Content Recreation Area (Bradford, PA), Minister Creek Campground And Trailhead (Sheffield, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Outflow Recreation Area (Pa)
Cell signal at Outflow Recreation Area (Pa) (Tionesta, PA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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 Outflow Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area along Tionesta Creek.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 26 sites
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available
Campground is suitable for hunting as the region is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 onto 36 South in to Tionesta. Turn right at the stop sign and continue 36 south for 2.0 miles and South Elm Street 1.5 miles into the Outflow Recreation Area. From Warren travel US-62 South for 30 miles take left onto South Elm Street 1.5 miles into t
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- 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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