Tionesta Primitive Camping Adventure

jimbo · 03-30-2021, 07:03 AM

ALL THE RAIN BROUGHT CREEK BACK UP!!

May 1st - 2nd

Located in the Allegheny National Forest this pristine creek is a joy to paddle and offers excellent camping. Crisp clear water that is best paddled in spring. Bring your own food, drink and gear. PFD required when paddling. We do our own shuttle, bring a mask.
Jim

Put in – Austin Hill Rd. Park, Sheffield PA
Camping - Logan Run south of Blue Jay Creek Rd. Bridge
Take out and meeting location on Saturday- On Branch Rd. Bridge across from Kellettville Campgrounds.

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.543847,-79.255718,16z

Email for details: jbozdog@yahoo.com

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Ambridger · 04-03-2021, 07:28 AM

I'm interested, depending on weather. I will be in touch.

jimbo · 04-29-2021, 09:17 AM

All the rain brought creek back up!!

https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=03017500

jimbo · 05-03-2021, 04:54 AM

Jim R, Mark V and myself enjoyed a wonderful weekend on the Tionesta. The water and weather was prefect. We had the creek to ourselves.

Ambridger · 05-06-2021, 02:00 PM

I had been wanting to do Tionesta Creek for quite some time, but each time this trip came up, the stars just didn't line up for one reason or another; and at first, this year did not seem to be an exception. Due to low water, Jim had switched the trip to the Allegheny, however, in the days leading-up to the weekend, the rains came and brought the creek back up. We launched on Saturday morning from an established ramp in Sheffield, with a level of about 3.7 on the gauge, and that was an awesome level. The current was moving, but not swift; we paddled along effortlessly. At this level, the creek had a nice mix of riffles, waves, and a couple slightly technical class two spots. I'm happy to report nobody went for a swim. We camped at a nice, primitive site adjacent to Logan's Run. On Sunday we completed our trip, taking out at Kellettville. We lucked-out with the weather as well; hardly a few drops of a passing sprinkle fell while we were around the camp fire. My thanks to the two Jims for leading this trip. Tionesta Creek did not disappoint.

03-30-2021, 07:03 AM	#1
jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 324 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Tionesta Primitive Camping Adventure ALL THE RAIN BROUGHT CREEK BACK UP!! May 1st - 2nd Located in the Allegheny National Forest this pristine creek is a joy to paddle and offers excellent camping. Crisp clear water that is best paddled in spring. Bring your own food, drink and gear. PFD required when paddling. We do our own shuttle, bring a mask. Jim Put in – Austin Hill Rd. Park, Sheffield PA Camping - Logan Run south of Blue Jay Creek Rd. Bridge Take out and meeting location on Saturday- On Branch Rd. Bridge across from Kellettville Campgrounds. https://www.google.com/maps/@41.543847,-79.255718,16z Email for details: jbozdog@yahoo.com T Camping.jpg Last edited by jimbo; 04-29-2021 at 10:18 AM.

04-03-2021, 07:28 AM	#2
Ambridger Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ambridge, PA Posts: 251 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	I'm interested, depending on weather. I will be in touch. __________________ Properly worn life jackets save lives. Wear and fasten your PFD!

04-29-2021, 09:17 AM	#3
jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 324 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	All the rain brought creek back up!! https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=03017500 Last edited by jimbo; 04-29-2021 at 01:06 PM.

05-03-2021, 04:54 AM	#4
jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 324 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Nice Jim R, Mark V and myself enjoyed a wonderful weekend on the Tionesta. The water and weather was prefect. We had the creek to ourselves. Last edited by jimbo; 05-03-2021 at 05:03 AM.

05-06-2021, 02:00 PM	#5
Ambridger Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ambridge, PA Posts: 251 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	I had been wanting to do Tionesta Creek for quite some time, but each time this trip came up, the stars just didn't line up for one reason or another; and at first, this year did not seem to be an exception. Due to low water, Jim had switched the trip to the Allegheny, however, in the days leading-up to the weekend, the rains came and brought the creek back up. We launched on Saturday morning from an established ramp in Sheffield, with a level of about 3.7 on the gauge, and that was an awesome level. The current was moving, but not swift; we paddled along effortlessly. At this level, the creek had a nice mix of riffles, waves, and a couple slightly technical class two spots. I'm happy to report nobody went for a swim. We camped at a nice, primitive site adjacent to Logan's Run. On Sunday we completed our trip, taking out at Kellettville. We lucked-out with the weather as well; hardly a few drops of a passing sprinkle fell while we were around the camp fire. My thanks to the two Jims for leading this trip. Tionesta Creek did not disappoint. __________________ Properly worn life jackets save lives. Wear and fasten your PFD! Last edited by Ambridger; 05-06-2021 at 05:10 PM.