Tionesta Lake
Tionesta (near Hermitage), PA
814-755-3512
Description:
Campground is open May 24 - October 11, 2010. Reservations are available May 24 - September 7. Campground is open September 7 - October 11 on a first-come-first-served basis. Pets must be leashed and waste products must be promptly deposited. Pets must be leashed and waste products must be promptly deposited.
The Tionesta Recreation Area Campground is located on the Tionesta Lake project, below the Tionesta Dam. Please do not confuse this campground with Youghiogheny Lake's Outflow Campground.
Within the borders of Forest County, the state's least populated county, Tionesta Lake winds its way through the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania. Nearly half of this county is public land including Tionesta Lake, the Allegheny National Forest, Cooks Forest State Park, Cornplanter and Clear Creek State Forests, the state fish hatchery, and state game lands.
The area offers a unique setting for a diversity of outdoor recreational opportunities such as camping, hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, water skiing, picnicking, sightseeing, and more. Fishermen have found the variety of fishing waters enticing and productive. Home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, Tionesta is known as one of Pennsylvania's best big game regions. Campers will find a welcome change of pace from everyday urban life.
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Firewood
- Flush Toilets
- Gatehouse
- Hiking Trail
|
- Information Center
- Lake
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Public Marina
- Public Phone
- Showers
|
| Less Than 1 Mile |
- Community Park
- Laundry
- River Access
|
- Shopping
- Store - Convenience
- Swimming
|
Important Info:
Alerts and Important Information
FOR SITES 69 and 71 GOLDEN ACCESS PASSPORT OR AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL ACCESS PASSPORT IS REQUIRED. THESE SITES ARE HELD FOR CAMPERS WITH DISABILITIES UNTIL ALL OTHER SITES ARE SOLD.
Pets must be leashed and was products must be properly disposed.
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.
RVs and vehicles may not be parked on the grass.
Only 2 vehicles are allowed at each campsite.
Campground is located below Tionesta Dam and therefore is not on the lakeshore.
No alcoholic beverages.
This campground has first-come, first-served campsites.
There is a limit of 8 people with 1 wheeled camper and 1 tent per campsite, or 8 people with 2 tents per campsite.
Please register for your campsite to during the fee booth hours 8:00am- 10:00pm.
After arrival, moving from one campsite to another is strongly discouraged by the Park Manager
For more information, please call 814-755-3512 or 814-755-3592.
Open From:
Jun 17 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Fees:
Peak Season May 24 2010 - Sep 06 2010 |
STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$28.00 |
Walk In Season Sep 07 2010 - Oct 11 2010 |
STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$28.00 |
Peak Season May 18 2011 - Sep 06 2011 |
STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$28.00 |
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Contact Details:
Campground Phone: 814-755-3512
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Tionesta Rec. Area Campground Reservations