Tionesta Recreation Area Campground

There was not a real address to set our RV GPS. Waze and Google maps will pull up directions by entering Tionesta Recreation Area. We came in from the west on US-6 to PA-66, and up PA-36. From I-80, take the exit for PA-36 then follow the signs to Tionesta and once you get near you'll see the Tionesta Recreation Area Signs. There are signs to the boat launch area so pay attention and follow the camping signs; the campground (CG) is on the right. If you come in from Tionesta, once you clear the town the CG area is to the left. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon around 3:00 PM and the COE entrance building was not manned, so we took a picture of the CG map and proceeded to back-in site 100 with 50 AMP FHUs. There were no obstacles so our back-in was one and done. The site was just long enough for our 39’ fifth wheel (recreation.gov stated max length 48 ft RV) and we had to park our F450 diagonally in front. We noticed that the site post already had our names and dates of stay. The utilities were about 3/4 the way to the back of the site so no problems with sewer, water, or electric cord lengths. The water pressure was okay at about 42 psi. We did not receive any OTA channels but this site and several others back up to a huge berm so you can get satellite. Most of the sites in the CG have mature trees so the satellite is iffy. We got 2 bars on Verizon. The site lengths vary in the CG and the lengths from the reservation site seemed to be fairly correct. There were quite a few larger rigs here. Most if not all of the sites in this CG are full hookups. We noticed that some were 30/20 AMP. Sites closer to the front of the CG, especially along the river, tend to be close to each other. We found that the 90s - 100s area has the best site spacing with site 100 being one of the most spacious sites. After watching a 40’ 5th wheel struggle to back into site 113, we decided this site is not a good choice for rigs over 35 feet or for someone with below-average backing abilities due to the obstacles getting into the site. The pad angles at 90 degrees, there’s a ditch across the road from the site making it difficult to swing the tow vehicle, and there are trees to avoid. We enjoyed walking our dogs through the CG and watching the groundhogs in the rocks behind our site. We noted during our 4-day stay towards the end of June that restaurants and other sights such as museums may be closed Monday, Tuesday, and/or Wednesday. Get out and explore PA Route 666, which includes the Nebraska bridge, Tall Oaks Gift Shop, and Frog rock.

We love this COE campground. All sites are FULL hookups! It is very kid friendly. There is a nice play area and our granddaughter rode her bike through all the loops on paved roads. Sites are fairly level and very spacious. Each site has a VERY heavy picnic table and fire ring with grate. There is a truck that comes around selling firewood. If you have a Senior Pass for national parks the cost is half price. Imagine...full hookups for $20!!!!

Could use a little TLC but a nice park for a weekend or if you're traveling through and want to sit still for a few days. Bathrooms/showers were OK, could use an update and be cleaner. Sites are average size and level, not crammed in but not spacious either, include nice picnic table, fire ring/grill. Shaded sites, friendly campers, lots of groups and families. Very quiet in the evenings. The nearby river and lake are popular boat, canoe and kayak spots. Nice dump station with 2 bays and a large turn out where you can fill RV tanks with drinking water if needed.

The entrance road was very rough, lots of potholes but they recently had a heavy rain that caused some flooding.

Used our Golden Age passes and our full hookup site was only $17.00 so a great value! Not the best Corp of Engineers park we've stayed at but certainly worth the $17.00 a night!