Outflow Recreation Area

Tionesta Lake, PA · ≈44 mi to Jamestown
Sites
26
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
44 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers and small RV owners
  • Fishing and hiking enthusiasts
  • Campers seeking wilderness and solitude
  • RVers needing electric and water hookups

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Travelers seeking nearby town amenities
  • RVers needing sewer hookups

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

16 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Drive-In or Hike-In access — varies by site
5 StandardsDrive-In access
4 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 65+ ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterElectric hookupsFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesWater hookups
Activities
CampingFishingHikingPicnickingScenic DriveWilderness
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Straightforward accessAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Jamestown, ~44 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USACE Tionesta

Overview

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 *Available starting Memorial Day Weekend - Water, flush toilets, and showers. dump station located nearby* To Labor Day Weekend 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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground