Kellettville Bridge Parking Lot
Parking lot
4 (1)
Tionesta, PA 16353
CreekPA
Kellettville
By Hidden Swimming Holes Team · Record updated
Background: generated illustration, not a photograph of this location.
Plan the Corps' Kellettville campground with current booking, seasonal toilets and no potable water. Creek camping is not a verified designated swimming beach.
Swimming permission unconfirmed
Camping and paddling are documented, but no designated swim area or inspected tubing route confirmed. Alcohol is prohibited under the campground's posted notices.
Official sources checked:
Water type
Creek
Swimming status
Swimming unconfirmed
Fee
Camping requires current reservation/payment; confirm live rates. Do not advertise an automatic free day-swim entrance.
Best season
Use current booking inventory and manager notices. Flush toilets/dump station are seasonal
Nearby towns
Warren, Tionesta, Kellettville
Water body
Tionesta Creek At Kellettville Recreation Area
Status summarizes our reviewed record, not today's opening or safety. Check current rules, swimming boundaries and notices before visiting.
Location
Map & Directions
Nearby towns
Warren, Tionesta, Kellettville
Access location not verified
KELLETTVILLE, PA
Approximate location based on the nearest town. Confirm the exact spot and access before you go.
Sources & checks
This is a desk-researched listing. A record update or map check does not confirm current swimming permission or water conditions.
- Swimming rules
- Official sources checked . Swimming permission remains unconfirmed.
- Access location not verified
- The recorded location has no completed source check. Confirm the entrance, legal access, and parking before travelling.
- Record updated
- · This is a data update, not a field visit.
About the archived record
Historical directions preserved separately, not presented as current visitor authorization.
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A Corps campground beside Tionesta Creek
Kellettville Recreation Area is part of the Corps' Tionesta Lake project, not a Forest Service campground simply because Allegheny National Forest is nearby. Current Recreation.gov information supports camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing and kayaking here. It does not identify a designated swimming beach or verify the old tubing and gentle-current promises.
Book and pay for the campsite before setting up
The operator requires visitors without reservations to pay before parking and check that the desired site is not reserved. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and lantern pole. Parking on grass is prohibited, and a maximum of two vehicles applies per campsite. Use the live booking inventory rather than an old flood-closure news item as today's operating report.
Make the visit entrance-specific
Use current Corps/Recreation.gov campground directions for The Branch Road entrance. A campsite approach does not identify a maintained creek bathing entrance.
Vault toilet listed year-round; flush toilets and dump station listed Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. No potable water is available. Camping requires current reservation/payment; confirm live rates. Do not advertise an automatic free day-swim entrance.
Permission, season and overnight planning
Camping and paddling are documented, but no designated swim area or inspected tubing route confirmed. Alcohol is prohibited under the campground's posted notices. Use current booking inventory and manager notices. Flush toilets/dump station are seasonal; an older flood closure does not establish current closure or reopening. Book through Recreation.gov; pay before parking if arriving without a reservation and avoid reserved sites. Current rules limit equipment and vehicle numbers.
Current destination planning sources
Getting There
Use current Corps/Recreation.gov campground directions for The Branch Road entrance. A campsite approach does not identify a maintained creek bathing entrance.
Quick Navigation
Access Notes
Use current Corps/Recreation.gov campground directions for The Branch Road entrance. A campsite approach does not identify a maintained creek bathing entrance.
Plan Your Visit
Parking & Access
Confirm the entrance, parking arrangements, and legal access with the land manager. A map pin does not establish a public right of access. Follow posted routes and never block gates or driveways.
Regulations & Fees
Camping and paddling are documented, but no designated swim area or inspected tubing route confirmed. Alcohol is prohibited under the campground's posted notices. Public park access does not necessarily include permission to swim. Respect private property and posted restrictions.
Seasonality & Flow
Water conditions can change quickly. This listing does not provide a current safety or water-quality assessment. Check official alerts and avoid entering water when conditions or permission are uncertain.
Nearby Facilities
Nearby places from saved public map data, not necessarily facilities at the swimming spot. Confirm access, hours, fees, and amenities with the operator before you drive.
Map data retrieved 2026-06-15
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Hiking area
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Restrooms
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kellettville
Who manages Kellettville Recreation Area?
It belongs to the Corps' Tionesta Lake project. Nearby Allegheny National Forest does not make this a Forest Service campground.
Is there a confirmed designated swimming beach?
Current campground information supports camping, fishing and paddling but does not identify a designated beach or verify a creek tubing route.
Can I drink water from campground taps?
The current Recreation.gov notice says no potable water is available. Bring drinking water rather than rely on an old amenity description.
Which toilets are available outside summer?
The operator lists a vault toilet year-round. Flush toilets and the dump station are listed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend; confirm actual operation.
May I park first and pay later for an unreserved campsite?
The operator says to pay before parking and check that the site is not already reserved. Parking on grass is prohibited.
Does an old flood-closure article prove it is closed now?
No. Check current manager notices and booking inventory. A dated flood event is not a present closure or reopening announcement.
Location & Area Map
Safety Information
Important Safety Tips
- Do not jump, dive, use rope swings or improvise bank descents
- Follow posted water boundaries and avoid high or rising flow
Photography Guide
Photo Opportunities
Use lawful viewpoints and respect other visitors' privacy. A historical photograph is not current bathing access, depth or water-quality proof.
Conservation & Ethics
Protect This Place
Use authorized routes, respect private property and closures, protect creek banks and pack out waste.
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At a Glance
Best Time to Visit
Use current booking inventory and manager notices. Flush toilets/dump station are seasonal; an older flood closure does not establish current closure or reopening.
Difficulty Level
Use the selected manager's current entrance and route. No generic easy descent, safe depth or accessible water entry inferred.
Fee
Camping requires current reservation/payment; confirm live rates. Do not advertise an automatic free day-swim entrance.
Facilities
Vault toilet listed year-round; flush toilets and dump station listed Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. No potable water is available.
Activities
Named recreation and historical bathing reference; exact swimming activity remains unresolved.
Phone
814-755-3512
Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
Camping Information
Book through Recreation.gov; pay before parking if arriving without a reservation and avoid reserved sites. Current rules limit equipment and vehicle numbers.
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Safety & Access Notice
This information is for general planning only and may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Access rules, closures, water levels, currents, hazards, and legal restrictions can change at any time. Always verify current rules with the land manager or official source before visiting.
- Do not swim where swimming is prohibited, unsafe, or not clearly allowed.
- Follow posted signs, local regulations, closures, and private-property boundaries.
- Assess conditions on site. Water flow, depth, temperature, and underwater hazards change quickly.
- Never jump or dive without personally confirming depth and underwater obstacles.
- Swim with a buddy and consider flotation for weak or non-swimmers.
- Pack out all trash; respect wildlife and fragile environments.
You are responsible for your own safety and for following all posted signs, laws, and local regulations. Read the full disclaimer.
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Joshua Havens
Founder & Editor, Hidden Swimming Holes
Joshua Havens created Hidden Swimming Holes to make it easier for people to find — and safely visit — natural freshwater swimming destinations across the United States. He researches access conditions, water quality resources, and land management rules so you don't have to start from scratch. He holds a strong belief that good outdoor recreation information should be accurate, honest about its limitations, and freely available.
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