Corbin'S Island Picnic Shelter
Corbin's Island Recreation Area is located at the northern end of Raystown Lake, just downstream from the Raystown Dam. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 22 and offers a great location for picnicking, fishing, and floating down the river.
Corbin's Island offers one group shelter with approximately 10 tables and 20-amp electrical service. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates up to 80 people in a lovely river setting.
Need to Know
HOURS: Picnic shelter hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Use of shelter must conclude by 10:00 p.m. (beginning of quiet hours).
PARKING: !!!VERY IMPORTANT!!!: Reserving this shelter DOES NOT guarantee parking. Parking is first-come, first-serve in adjacent lots. To ensure everyone in your party can park on the day of your reservation, be sure your group arrives early in the day and maximizes carpooling, ESPECIALLY on busy weekends. Parking in undesignated spaces (i.e. grass, areas lining parking lots, etc.) may result in citation.
ELECTRICITY: This shelter DOES NOT have electricity. Generators MAY be used at discretion of park ranger staff. Please call 814-658-3405 x 0 to request permission at least 1 week prior to your reservation date.
WATER: This shelter DOES NOT have potable water.
RESTROOMS: Vault restrooms are located approximately 75 yards from this shelter. Portable toilet rentals are permitted at discretion of park ranger staff. Portable toilets may not be placed more than 24 hours in advance of your reservation and must be removed upon departure. Please call 814-658-3405 x. 0 to request permission at least 30 days prior to your reservation date.
DUMPSTERS: Trash cans are not located at the shelter, but dumpsters are located in adjacent parking lots for your convenience.
CLEANUP: Prior to your departure, your group is responsible for cleaning up the shelter area. Remove all decorations, directional signs, tape, tacks, confetti, food, and other trash from the grills, floors, overhead rafters, posts, etc. Returning picnic tables to their original positions underneath the shelter. Shelters will be inspected upon your departure and violators will be prosecuted.
DECORATIONS: Permanent fasteners, such as nails, staples, wire, etc., that are difficult to remove and may damage the shelter CANNOT be used to affix or hang decorations. Thumb tacks, tape, and other easily removable fasteners are encouraged. Reservation holder is responsible for any damages to facility.
SPECIAL EVENTS: You are REQUIRED to request a special event permit at least 60 days in advance of your reservation if your event includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: 1. You are setting up a large event tent, music group, bounce house, portable toilets, or other structure that sits outside of the footprint of the shelter, 2. Your event attendance exceeds the capacity of the shelter, 3. Your event involves vendors, fundraising, food sales, or the exchange of money on government property. Call the number below to request a special event permit.
PETS: Pets are permitted but must be penned, caged, on a leash under six feet in length, or otherwise be physically restrained. Remove and dispose of all pet waste.
RESERVATION CONFIRMATION: Upon request of park staff, you must be able to provide proof of your reservation with a printed or digital copy of your confirmation letter. Upon request of park staff, you must be able to provide proof of your reservation with a printed or digital copy of your confirmation letter. A reservation list is posted at shelters bi-weekly during the reservable season.
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE: When not reserved, use of this shelter is first-come, first-served.
QUESTIONS?: Contact the Ranger Office at (814) 658-3405 x 0 for additional information.
Natural Features
Corbin's Island is situated along the shady banks of the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. Nearby access to the cool, flowing waters of the Raystown Branch makes this shelter a great place to picnic, fish and float the river all in one day.
Nearby Attractions
The area offers Snyder's Run Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation Area, Seven Points Marina and access to downtown Huntingdon.
Recreation
Raystown Dam, Ridenour Overlook and Hawn's Overlook are three beautiful overlook areas that are within a 10 minute drive from Corbin's Island. A boat ramp within the facility provides access for small fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and tubes.
Contact Information
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6145 Seven Points Rd. Hesston PA 16647
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 814-658-3405
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Huntingdon follow Route 22 eastbound and turn right onto Point Road just past the Giant Food Store. Continue on Point Road (staying left) approximately 6.3 miles. The Corbin's Island access will be on your left.
