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NRSO |
| description |
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. The area is ideal for fishing 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. |
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From Tionesta, PA: Go 0.5 mile south on SR 36 and follow signs intothe campground. |
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A boat ramp and marina are on-hand for easy access to water sports. Electric hookups, showers and a playground are available as well. |
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TIONESTA REC. AREA CAMPGROUND |
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73313 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73313&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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If you are arriving without a campground reservation, you must pay for camping before you park. Please check to make sure the campsite you wish to occupy is not currently reserved prior to setting up to camp. If you occupy a reserved campsite, you will be asked to move. Visit the Tionesta Recreation Area booth, Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-677 to determine if campsites are open and to pay for open sites. Preferred method of payments at the Tionesta Recreation Area booth will be credit/debit card or check. If you have reserved a campsite and wish to change campsites upon arrival, you must call Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777. For the Tionesta Lake office call: (814) 755-3512 For the Tionesta Recreation Area: (814) 755-3592 Parking on the grass is prohibited. Two vehicles maximum per campsite. No alcoholic beverages. There is a limit of 1 wheeled camper and 1 tent per campsite, or 2 tents per campsite. Sites 69 and 71 are reserved for visitors needing an accessible campsite and require a Golden Access or America the Beautiful Access Pass Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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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. |
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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. |
| recreationDescription |
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. Outside the campground entrance is a beach area for swimming and picnicking along Tionesta Creek. No lifeguards are on duty. |