Seven Points Picnic Shelters

Raystown Lake

There are five picnic shelters located within the Seven Points Recreation Area at Raystown Lake. They include Allegheny, Dogwood, Oak, Pine and Redbud Shelters. Each of the shelters has picnic tables, electricity and are accessible. The Seven Points Recreation Area is easily reached off US Route 26 and is located near Huntingdon, PA.

Each of the five shelters include approximately eight picnic tables and 20-amp electrical outlets. They are fully accessible and comfortably accommodate up to 80 people.

Need to Know

Picnic shelter hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Restrooms and dumpsters are provided at each shelter.
Trash containers are not provided at the shelter but are available in the adjacent parking lots. Your group is responsible for cleaning up the shelter area (including removal of decorations, tacks and tape), grills, and proper placement of picnic tables prior to your departure. Contact the Ranger Office at (814) 658-6809 for additional information.
Please bring your confirmation letter the day of your reservation.
Pets are permitted but must be penned, caged, on a leash under six feet in length or otherwise be physically restrained.
The Lighthouse Catering has exclusive rights to all picnic shelter catering services in Seven Points. If your event will be professionally catered at a Seven Points picnic shelter, you MUST contact Brian and Sandy Rickabaugh at Lighthouse Catering at (814) 635-2562 or (814) 650-9834. If there is another preferred caterer, you MUST first contact Lighthouse Catering to obtain their permission to use another vendor.
Reserving this shelter does not guarantee parking, all vehicles must park in designated parking spaces. To ensure everyone in your party can park on the day of your reservation be sure you and your attendees arrive early in the day, especially on busy weekends.

Natural Features

Each of the shelters is unique in its view and location. Allegheny sits atop a hill overlooking Raystown Lake and offers one of the best views of the lake looking southward. Dogwood and Redbud sit near one another with a sand volleyball court nearby. Oak sits along the shoreline near the beach. Pine is located near the Visitors Center and all of its facilities. All of the shelters offer nearby access to the beach and lakeshore making them great places to picnic, swim and boat.

Nearby Attractions

Within Seven Points are attractions like the Seven Points Beach, the Seven Points Marina, the Greenside Pathway, and the Allegrippis Trails and Mountain Bike Skills Park. Not too far away are areas that include Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Tatman Run Recreation Area, Lake Raystown Resort and downtown Huntingdon, PA.

Recreation

All of these shelters include an adjacent playground and horseshoe courts. Included inside Seven Points is a public beach for swimming, making these shelters a popular place for family picnics or birthday parties. A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, which is popular for boating, camping, swimming and fishing.

Contact Information

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6145 Seven Points Rd. Hesston PA 16647

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 814-658-3405

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Driving Directions

Seven Points is located near the town of Hesston, PA. From Huntingdon continue 8 miles southbound along Rt. 26 to the yellow blinking light. Turn left at the light towards Seven Points (marked by large sign). Continue over the ridges until you reach the Seven Points Recreation Area (3 miles) and continue into the park, watching for signs to find each shelter.

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