Can you reserve a site at Loleta Recreation?

Yes, Loleta Recreation is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Loleta Recreation have?

42 sites in total, of which 40 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Loleta Recreation?

95 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Loleta Recreation?

Yes, pets are allowed at Loleta Recreation.

Are campfires allowed at Loleta Recreation?

Campfires are allowed at Loleta Recreation. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Loleta Recreation, Pennsylvania — 40 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Loleta Recreation Campground sits along the east branch of Millstone Creek in the southwestern corner of the Allegheny National Forest, offering a peaceful getaway that is popular with families.

Recreation

Camping is available in both the primitive upper loop and the more developed lower loop. The Day Use area with picnic tables and grills centers around a Civilian Conservation Corps dam across Millstone Creek, which creates a small swimming/wading area. Fishing the stream is permitted with a legal PA fishing license, but the swimming area is off-limits between Memorial Day and Labor Day. There is a 3-mile hiking trail that starts and ends at the campground, passing a rock outcrop on the edge of the Millstone Valley at its furthest point from the campground.

Facilities

The lower loop of the campground has spacious campsites that are surrounded by mature trees. The upper loop sites are smaller and tucked into the forest for a more intimate feeling with nature. Each campsite has a parking spur, fire ring, and picnic table. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided in the camping loops while the Day Use area supports the bathhouse with flush toilets, hot showers, and changing rooms.

Natural Features

Loleta is a small opening in the forested hillsides around Millstone Creek. Native tree species in the area include red oak, white pine, black cherry, red and sugar maples, and a variety of others. Millstone Creek is a cold water fishery with a thriving population of native brook trout, and it is also priodically stocked by the Pennsylvania FIsh and Game Commission. Wildlife in the area include whitetail deer, black bear, turkey, raccoon, oppossum, fox, and smaller mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (814) 363-9090.

Nearby Attractions

The Buzzard Swamp Hiking Trails, a 9.6-mile network of trails that wind through an area of 15 man-made ponds, make for an enjoyable day trip just north of Loleta, while driving down a dirt road extending south of the campground leads to the beautiful Clarion National Wild and Scenic River. The paved road along the river is popular for bike riding, and the river offers access for canoes, kayaks, and tubes as well as fishing opportunities and large boulders for picnicking or just watching the water roll by. Cook Forest State Park is an easy drive for hiking, marveling at the grove of Old Growth Hemlocks, or climbing an old fire tower for a view of the river.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations and changes must be made through Recreation.gov

The facts

Season: 4/01 – 10/10 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
40 bookable sites
42 sites in total, including non-bookable
16 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 95 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: LOLE, MILL, S&P, SUGA, UPPR

Site types

20 Standard Electric
11 Tent Only Nonelectric
7 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

42 campsites at Loleta Recreation

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
019	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	68 ft	8	♿ 🐾
020	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
021	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
022	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	🐾
023	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	66 ft	8	♿ 🐾
024	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	🐾
025	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	🐾
026	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	🐾
027	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	♿ 🐾
028	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	83 ft	8	♿ 🐾
029	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	8	♿ 🐾
030	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	8	🐾
031	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	59 ft	8	♿ 🐾
032	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8	♿ 🐾
033	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	77 ft	8	🐾
034	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	8	♿ 🐾
035	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	85 ft	8	♿ 🐾
036	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8	♿ 🐾
037	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	8	♿ 🐾
038	LOLE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8	♿ 🐾
1	MILL	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	50	♿
S&P Standard Electric	S&P	Management	Pull Through	—	—	0
S&P Standard Nonelectric	S&P	Management	Pull Through	—	—	0
2	SUGA	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	50
001	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
002	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
003	UPPR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
004	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8
005	UPPR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
006	UPPR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
007	UPPR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
008	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
009	UPPR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾
010	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
011	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
012	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	♿ 🐾
013	UPPR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	8	🐾
014	UPPR	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	95 ft	8	🐾
015	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
016	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
017	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾
018	UPPR	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From the west, take I-80 east to Clarion, Pennsylvania. Turn left onto State Route 66 and continue northeast to Marienville. Turn right on South Forest Street and go south 6 miles to the Loleta Campground entrance sign. From the north, take State Route 66 to Marienville, turn left on South Forest Street and go 6 miles south to the Loleta Campground entrance sign. From the east, take I-80 west to the PA-36 exit towards Sigel/Brookville. Turn right onto PA-36 and take it to PA-949. Turn right on PA-949 to Bridge Road and cross the Clarion National Wild & Scenic River. Turn left onto River Road then right onto Gregg Hill Road. At the end of Gregg Hill Road, take a slight left onto Loleta Road/SR3002 and follow it to the campground entrance sign.

41.40167, -79.08333 · 41°24'6.0"N 79°4'60.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	31	35	44	59	69	76	80	79	72	60	48	37
Low °F	13	14	21	31	42	52	55	54	47	37	28	20
Precip in	3.4	2.7	3.4	4.1	4.1	4.9	4.8	4.1	4.2	3.7	3.6	3.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.6 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 Loleta Recreation

Can you reserve a site at Loleta Recreation?: Yes, Loleta Recreation is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Loleta Recreation have?: 42 sites in total, of which 40 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Loleta Recreation?: 95 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Loleta Recreation?: Yes, pets are allowed at Loleta Recreation.
Does Loleta Recreation have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Loleta Recreation?: Campfires are allowed at Loleta Recreation. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Loleta Recreation also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Loleta Recreation's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Daily camping fee - $15.00 to $25.00/site
Daily group site camping fee - $80.00
Daily swimming fee - $5.00/vehicle and $1.00/per person

Restrictions:

Loleta Recreation Area

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Loleta Recreation