Can you reserve a site at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)?

Yes, Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa).

Are campfires allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)?

Campfires are allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa), Pennsylvania — 20 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 Kellettville 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, hiking canoeing and kayaking, are all available from Kellettville.

Visitors interested in wildlife viewing are likely to spot white-tailed deer, porcupine, wild turkey, osprey and opossum.

Facilities

Each camp site has a picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. Vault toilet open year round*.

Available Starting Memorial Day Weekend -

Flush toilets and dump station are available

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.

The facts

20 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
3 accessible sites
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: KELLETTVILLE RECREATION AREA (PA), Loop 1

Site types

19 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, shade.

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20 campsites at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Kellettville Shelter	KELLETTVILLE RECREATION AREA (PA)	Group Shelter Electric	—	Gravel	—	—	50	🐾
001	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	—	8	♿ 🐾
002	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
003	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
004	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
005	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
006	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	8	🐾
008	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
009	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
010	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
011	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
012 Host	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
013	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
014	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
015	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
016	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
017	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
018	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
019	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾
020	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	8	♿ 🐾

Getting there

Address: 979 Kelletville Road Tionesta, Pennsylvania 16353 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 on Pa-666 for 10 miles. Then take left turn on to Branch Rd for .1 mi and take a left at campground entrance. From Warren travel US-62 south 30 miles turn left onto PA-666 for 10 miles. Then take left turn on to Branch Rd for .1 mi and take a left at campground entrance.

41.54499, -79.25583 · 41°32'42.0"N 79°15'21.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.7	2.6	3.4	4.4	4.2	4.5	4.9	3.6	4.0	3.8	3.6	3.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)

Can you reserve a site at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)?: Yes, Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) have?: 20 sites.
Are pets allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa).
Does Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa) have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)?: Campfires are allowed at Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Allegheny Wild and Scenic River 20.1 mi · Facility
Allegheny National Fish Hatchery 21.4 mi · Facility
Allegheny Reservoir 24 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-19.

Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)