From staff reports
Due to ice chunks from a recent high-water event along Tionesta Creek, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily closed the Kellettville recreation area at Tionesta Lake.
The ice buildup, which crested at 10 feet in some areas, damaged several campground amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and graveled areas.
“We understand this can be frustrating since many visitors make it an annual tradition to camp at the Kellettville campground for the first week of trout season,” said Joel VanOrd, acting supervisory resource manager at Tionesta Lake.
The Kellettville recreation area is expected to reopen in late April but is subject to change, VanOrd said.
Campgrounds can be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation Service at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.
All reservations taking place during the closure will be refunded, VanOrd said.
For more information about the closure, campground availability, and the upcoming trout season, call Tionesta Lake staff at (814) 755-3512.