Raystown Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rd1, Box 222
Hesston, PA 16647-9227
Phone: (814) 658-3405
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NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
See the Raystown Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Visitor Center
Raystown Lake Visitor Center (814) 658-3405
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: Park Headquarters is 2 miles east of PA 26 at Hesston.
Factoid: Here you will find boating, fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, and scenic beauty. This twisting lake, the largest entirely within Pennsylvania, extends 27 miles and covers 8,300 acres.
Happenings Around the Lake
June 20: Greenside Pathway Grand Opening
June 21: Amphitheater Program - Diving Raystown
June 22: Amphitheater Program - Raystown Stripers: What's All The Excitement About? - Pennsylvania Striped Bass Assoc.
June 28: Amphitheater Program - Wild Pigs: A Pennsylvania Problem?
June 29: Amphitheater Program - Raystown Turtles
July 5: Amphitheater Program - Raystown Bald Eagles
July 5: Glow Swim
July 6: Chris Westfall in Concert
July 8: Amphitheater Program - Raystown Turtles
July 12: Amphitheater Program - All About Owls
July 13: Amphitheater Program - Critter Night - USCGA, Sheriff's Office, PA Bureau of Forestry, US Power Squadron
July 19: Amphitheater Program - Pennsylvania Forests: Past, Present & Future
July 20: Amphitheater Program - Make Mine Country Band
July 26: Amphitheater Program - In The Dark About Bats?
July 27: Amphitheater Program - Tribute to Local Talent
August 2: Amphitheater Program - Family Fishing Clinic - PA Fish & Boat Commission
August 3: Amphitheater Program - Star Party
August 9: Amphitheater Program - Surviving Raystown
August 10: Amphitheater Program - Meet The Neighbors
August 16: Amphitheater Program - Butterflies: An Incredible Journey
August 17: Amphitheater Program - Huntingdon Community Choir
August 17: Chalk On The Walk
August 23: Amphitheater Program - Raystown Raptors
August 30: Amphitheater Program - Bugs Among Us
August 31: Amphitheater Program - John Denver Tribute Show
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Recreation.Gov - Stories About our Lakes
Raystown Lake: Visit another USACE gem, the Keystone States best kept secret.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
Recreation areas 1 - 13 of 13 at Raystown Lake
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Branch Camp
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Corbins Island
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James Creek
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Lake Raystown Resort
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Nancys Camp
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Ridenour Overlook
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Snyders Run
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Tatman Run
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Weaver Falls
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| T | Pull Through Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails * |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| M | Miscellaneous Trails |
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* Bike trails upgraded with help from International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). Visit www.imba.com for more information. |
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