Established Camping
Outflow Recreation Area (PA)
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Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Shower house facilities will not be available in the Outflow Recreation Area from April, 1 2024 through April, 30 2024 due to seasonal limitations. Vault restrooms will be open during this time.
Shower house facilities will not be available in the Outflow Recreation Area from April, 1 2024 through April, 30 2024 due to seasonal limitations. Vault restrooms will be open during this time.
Water, sewage, and electrical hookups will be available for standard electric campsites from April, 1 2024 until September 30, 2024. Electrical hookups will be available for stand electric campsites from October, 1 2024 until October, 31 2024. Water and sewage amenities will not be available during this time due to seasonal limitations.
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Tionesta Lake
Overview
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. The area is ideal for fishing, hunting as well as scenic hiking. Tionesta is a culturally rich region with a long history. The Seneca Indian tribe named this area "where the water separates the land." Nearly a century ago, narrow gauge railways dotted the surrounding countryside, hauling out virgin timber from the hillsides.
Recreation
In-season hunting, fishing, boating, hiking and water skiing, are all available from Tionesta. Visitors interested in wildlife viewing are likely to spot white-tailed deer, porcupine, wild turkey, osprey and opossum.
Facilities
Each campsite has picnic table and fire ring and water available*, dump station located nearby*, flush toilets* and showers*. *Availiable after May 1st
Natural Features
Tionesta Lake winds its way through the rugged hills of northwestern Pennsylvania. Surrounding public areas include the Allegheny National Forest, Cooks Forest State Park, Cornplanter and Clear Creek State Forests, the state fish hatchery and state game lands.
Nearby Attractions
Tionesta Creek Road, which winds through the Tionesta Creek valley upstream of the dam, is an excellent scenic drive with spectacular views. The nearby Allegheny National Forest also makes a great day trip.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Outflow
Always loved it here but needs maintenance on road and can't fish on top of outflow like before. There really slacking on the upkeep. The restrooms are always clean and bonus bathrooms added by fishing area which is really nice and convenient
Very low key!
My husband and I stayed at Site 030 for the weekend and it was beautiful! No electricity and the sites are most tent sites, but the sounds of the creek, birds, and frogs really immerse you in nature! If it rains, it does get quite wet, so be prepared for that. There is opportunity for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking in the area!
Location
Outflow Recreation Area (PA) is located in Pennsylvania
Directions
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 the Outflow Recreation Area.
Address
TIONESTA LAKE PO BOX 539
Tionesta, PA 16353
Coordinates
41.4800611 N
79.4431472 W