Tionesta Lake is known for its abundance of public lands, wildlife, and recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, and hiking. Campers come to the Outflow Recreation Area Campground to enjoy the area and may see white-tailed deer, porcupine, wild turkey, osprey and opossum. The nearby Allegheny National Forest is also a great day trip for visitors.
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.
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.
Each campsite has picnic table and fire ring and water available*, dump station located nearby*, flush toilets* and showers*.
*Availiable after May 1st
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.
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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Nearby Campgrounds | Distance | Notification Rate |
Tionesta Rec. Area
Tionesta Lake
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0.4mi | — |
Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)
Tionesta Lake
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10.7mi | — |
Pavilion
Oil Creek State Park
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12.6mi | — |
Organized Group Tenting Areas
Oil Creek State Park
|
12.6mi | — |
Indian Cabins
Cook Forest State Park
|
15.9mi | — |
River Cabins
Cook Forest State Park
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15.9mi | — |