Susquehannock

Raystown Lake

Susquehannock Campground is located on the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania.

The lake offers ample outdoor recreation opportunities, from fishing and boating to picnicking and hiking. Campers have access to a marina, shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions within a short drive. Several fun family events take place in the lake area throughout the summer.

Susquehannock is a primitive campground that offers more than 60 campsites, including over 20 tent-only sites. Many are waterfront, while others are just a short walk from the water's edge. There are no electric hookups. Vault toilet restrooms and drinking water are provided. Showers are available nearby at the Seven Points Beach and coin-operated laundry facilities are available in the Seven Points Campground.

Need to Know

CHECK-IN: Campers will check in at the Susquehannock Entrance Station (located at GPS address- 13193 Baker's Hollow Rd, Hesston PA 16647) beginning at 5 PM. Early check-ins may be permitted at staff's discretion subject to site availability. For more detailed information about check-in and campground rules and regulations visit our website at https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dams-Recreation/Raystown-Lake/
ID REQUIREMENT: Registered site holder must be present and show photo ID to check in for their reservation.
DISCOUNTS: America the Beautiful (ATB) discount pass must be presented upon check-in for 50% camping fee discount to apply (picture or photocopy of ATB pass is not sufficient). Discount only applies to the primary occupant's campsite; discounts may not be applied to multiple sites during the same time period.

In accordance with ATB program policies, the following ATB passes CANNOT be used for camping fee discounts- Annual Pass, "Every Kid in a Park" 4 Grade pass, Annual Military pass, Lifetime Military pass, and Volunteer pass.

At present, only the following ATB passes CAN be used for camping fee discounts- Annual Senior pass, Lifetime Senior pass and Access pass.
PRIMARY OCCUPANT INFO: Primary occupant must be at least 18 years old and must occupy their campsite each night throughout the reservation period. Primary occupant is responsible for the actions of others at their campsite.
CAMPING UNITS: Each campsite is permitted a strict maximum of 2 camping units; 1 wheeled unit with 1 tent OR 2 tents. Exceptions will not be granted.
STAY LIMITS: Campers may not stay at any one or more campsites for a period longer than 14 days of any 30 consecutive day period. Violators are subject to citation and eviction.
SITE TRANSFERS: Facility reservations may not be transferred to/from a third party with the intent of reselling or profiting from that transfer.
QUIET HOURS: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Excessive noise that disturbs others is prohibited at all times. Generators are permitted but must be turned off at 10:00 PM, unless special permission has been granted.
WATER FILL-UP & DISPOSAL: Water jugs may be filled at the water spigot located 300 feet past the Susquehannock Entrance Station. Trailer, pop-up, RV, etc., water tanks may be filled at the Seven Points dump station. Do not wash dishes, pets or other items on the shoreline, at the water spigot, or in the restroom showers/sinks. Liquid waste, such as grey water, must be disposed of at the Seven Points Dump Station.
SHOWER & LAUNDRY FACILITIES: Susquehannock campers may use waterborne restroom facilities at the Seven Points Beach for showering. Washers and dryers are available in the Ridge camp loop in Seven Points. Outdoor shower tents used for showering are prohibited.
VEHICLE PARKING: Campers may park a maximum of 3 registered vehicles (2 camper, 1 visitor) on their campsite until 10 PM. After 10 PM, only 2 vehicles may be parked onsite. Any additional vehicles must be parked in Mushroom, Allegheny, Twin Hollows lot or any other day use area parking areas in Seven Points. Vehicle passes are issued for free at check-in (maximum of 2 blue camper passes and 1 red visitor pass). Vehicle passes must be correctly displayed and easily visible at all times in the campground. It is the responsibility of the site holder to manage vehicles and passes at their site.

Vehicles and wheeled camping units are prohibited from parking on the grass or along the roadways. Boat trailers may be parked on the grass adjacent to campsites.
WATERFRONT ACCESS & BOAT MOORING: Campers on waterfront sites do not reserve exclusive access to the shoreline near their site. Overnight boat mooring passes are available to Susquehannock campers for FREE from the Susquehannock Entrance Station (beware of scammers "selling" passes).
PET POLICY: Pets are permitted in campgrounds as long as the following conditions are met:

- Pet must be kept on a leash (six feet or less), caged or physically restrained at all times. Campers with aggressive pets may be asked to vacate campsite.

- Pets are not permitted in public buildings or restroom facilities.

- Pets may not be left unattended. Loud and continuous barking will not be tolerated.

- Pet waste must be cleaned up.
FIREWORKS: Fireworks are prohibited. Firearms and other projectile firing devices are prohibited in campgrounds.
DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD: Help us stop the spread of non-native invasive species (such as Spotted Lanternfly), by doing the following...

- Purchase firewood locally or harvest it from around your campsite. Dead wood on the ground may be used for firewood- Do not cut standing dead or live trees.

- Do not transport firewood from home!

- Leave any extra locally sourced firewood for the next camper- don't take it home with you

Natural Features

The lake shore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake located completely in the state of Pennsylvania.

Recreation season temperatures range from the 60s to 90s, with three to four inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days are pleasant through spring and fall.

Local wildlife consists of white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, Canada geese, pheasants, bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons and occasional black bears.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is only three miles from groceries, a bait shop, gas and a full service marina. The City of Huntingdon, located 14 miles north, is a good place to stop for restaurants, shopping and theaters.

Campers can take day trips to the Lincoln and Indian Caverns, Altoona Railroaders Museum or Swigart Antique Car Museum.

Recreation

Fishing is excellent at the lake, with muskies, small and large mouth bass and brown trout found in abundance. Stream and river fishing are nearby, as are hunting areas for deer, turkey, grouse and Canada geese.

Nearby trails such as the Allegrippis Trails, Old Loggers Trail, Hillside Nature Trail and Terrace Mountain Trail offer hiking and biking.

Many family activities are available in the Raystown Region during summer. Visitors can pick up a free guide at the Raystown Lake Visitor Center or campground entrance station to help them plan sightseeing, hiking, biking, boating and canoe and kayak rental opportunities.

Contact Information

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6145 Seven Points Drive HESSTON PA 16647-9227

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 814-658-6806

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Driving Directions

From Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, take Route 26 south for 6 miles. Turn left onto Seven Points Drive and continue 3 miles. Turn left again onto Baker's Hollow Road. Campground entrance is two miles ahead on the right.

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