Outflow Recreation Area

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.

Facilities

Each campsite has picnic table and fire ring and water available, dump station located nearby, flush toilets and showers.

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.

Natural feaures

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.

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.

Driving directions to Outflow Recreation Area

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.

Location and contact info

Outflow Road, PA 16353

For campground inquires, please call:814-755-3512

Outflow Recreation Area details

Campfire allowed
Checkin time: 4:00 PM
Checkout time: 3:00 PM
Location rating: Good
Max num of people: 8
Max num of vehicles: 2
Pets allowed

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Amenities at Outflow Recreation Area

RV Hookups
Electricity hookup
Water hookup

supplies
Fire pit
Picnic table
Grills/Fire ring
BBQ

Activities at Outflow Recreation Area

Camping

Hiking

Picnicking

Scenic drive

Fishing

Wilderness

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