Nancy'S Boat To Shore Campground (PA)

Raystown Lake

The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Nancy's camp map

Campsites are accessed by boat only. Although remote and primitive, each campsite offers a picnic table and campfire ring. Maximum of two tents permitted per campsite. There are no electric hookups. Vault toilets are available. Some of the campsites are located in open, grassy areas while others are tucked into wooded areas. Potable water must be brought along to the campground as no water is currently available.

Need to Know

Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground is boat-in only, meaning THIS CAMPING AREA CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED BY BOAT (NO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESS)!!!
- Reservations are taken from April through October. There is no fee for camping outside this season.
- Campers must have a reservation before camping, which can be made up to 6 months in advance of stay or upon arrival.
- There are no electricity / water / sewer site hook-ups at this facility. Suggested to bring your own drinking water.
- CAUTION: Bears/Raccoons/etc. frequent the area. All food should be kept in sealed containers.
- No ATV's or ORV's allowed.
Visit our website for detailed information and rules and regulations for this campground.
Link to Nancy's Camp Map
Tent camping only. A maximum of 2 tents are permitted per campsite.
Outdoor shower tents used for showering are prohibited. Liquid waste, such as gray water, is to be disposed of at the Seven Points Dump Station.
To protect Pennsylvania's urban, suburban, and forested areas from exotic invasive species:

Buy/burn locally cut firewood

If you have already brought firewood from another area, BURN IT. Do not leave it. Do not take it with you.

Encourage your friends and neighbors not to move firewood.

Natural Features

Raystown Lake is in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore 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 completely in the state of Pennsylvania.

Nearby Attractions

Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation area, Raystown Lake Visitor Center, Lake Raystown Resort & Conference Center and Trough Creek State Park are all nearby.

Recreation

Fishing is excellent with small and large mouth bass, muskies, striped bass, and brown trout, abundant in the lake. Trough Creek State Park is nearby across the lake; Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort are both within 8 lake miles. Nearby trails, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail, attract plenty of traffic.

Contact Information

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6145 Seven Points Road Hesston PA 16647

Phone Number

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

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Driving Directions

The campground is a boat to shore facility and therefore is not accessible by driving. Nearest ramps for launching are Aitch and James Creek at Raystown Lake. Aitch is accessible from PA26 in Marklesburg and James Creek is accessible via PA994 near Entriken.

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