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Kellettville Recreation Area

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tionesta Lake, near Tionesta, Pennsylvania.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
19overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Year-roundseason (agency text)
60 ftmax RV/trailer length
8named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (55.4 mi)
2.4 mibike trails within 5 mi (2.4 rated)

How it compares

  • With 19 sites it is the #26 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
  • There are 48 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 54% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (60 ft).
  • Pets allowed on 19 of 19 sites; campfires allowed on 19 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Pittsburgh ~86 mi, Winchester ~173 mi, Baltimore ~209 mi.

Site mix

Water hookup1
Accessible3

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers3 accessible sites

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
North Country National Scenic0.1 mi17.8USFS
Allegheny Snowmobile Loop0.1 mi14.4USFS
Asl #7 The Branch0.8 mi5.2USFS
Asl #21 German Hill1.1 mi11.1USFS
Asl #2 Whig Hill3.2 mi1.4USFS
Asl #6 Logan Ridge3.8 mi2.0USFS
Asl #21A Crystal Springs3.9 mi2.1USFS
Asl #8 Mayburg3.9 mi1.4USFS

Mountain biking nearby

2.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.1 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Intermediate: 2.3 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Allegheny Snowmobile Loop Trail 12.3 mi2.3BlueOSM

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

BoatingCampingCanoeingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHorseback RidingKayakingMountain BikingOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteScenic DriveWater SportsWildernessWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Rock Table Lower Site
OpenStreetMap listing
0.7PA—— — —— ?8 (56.2 mi)
Flying W Ranch
OpenStreetMap listing
1.1PA—— — —— ?8 (50.3 mi)
East Fork Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
1.6PA—— — —— ?8 (50.5 mi)
Four Mile Run Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
2.7PA—— — —— ?8 (56.1 mi)
Spring Road Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
3.4PA—— — —— ?8 (53.0 mi)
Beaver Run Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
4.7PA—— — —— ?10 (52.6 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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 can… read the full description on Recreation.gov