Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
Tionesta Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: TIONESTA, PA, PA
Price: From $46 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (464 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 Tionesta Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area just below the Tionesta Dam.
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, Restrooms, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tionesta-rec-area-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Forested campground below Tionesta Dam ideal for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in one of Pennsylvania's premier big game regions. Campers praise the well-maintained grounds, scenic lake views, and variety of recreational activities.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Northern Flicker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Eastern Bluebird, Smooth Greensnake, Mountain Earthsnake, Red-bellied Snake
Insider tips for Tionesta Rec. Area Campground: Book early — federal campground with high demand Request primitive sites for proximity to bathhouses and creek access Bring self-contained RV or plan for no hookups at most sites
Skip Tionesta Rec. Area Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require year-round camping — seasonal May through October only. You prefer uncrowded facilities — book early due to popularity.
Best time to visit Tionesta Rec. Area Campground: May-October — Campground seasonal operations period.
Nearby campgrounds: Outflow Recreation Area (Pa) (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 Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
Cell signal at Tionesta Rec. Area Campground (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 Tionesta Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the forested area just below the Tionesta Dam.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Request primitive sites for proximity to bathhouses and creek access
Bring self-contained RV or plan for no hookups at most sites
Campground seasonal operations period
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mile south on SR 36 and follow signs into the campground.
Campground entrance
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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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