Area Statistics
in Raystown Country

Raystown Lake is PA's largest man-made lake; operated by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Secured by the PA Fish Commission. Raystown Lake is a tranquil setting, unspoiled by mass development and commercialization, her you can unwind and relax. Spend your days taking in hiking trails, beaches and the wildlife, take a dinner cruise of the lake, you can visit many historic locations nearby in five historic districts and many museums, there's so much to do...

• Waterskiing 
• Swimming 
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Scuba diving 
• Boating 
• Jet skis, Parasailing, Water Trampoline  
• Hiking 

• Campgrounds 
• Marina & Restaurant 
• Beach and Restaurant 
• Resort 
• Fishing Guide Services 
• Hunting/Game Preserves
• Parasailing Service
• Boat Launches
• Winter Sports

Surface Acres (water) : 8,300 

Total Project Acres : 29,000 

Normal Elevation: 786 Ft.

Launch Ramps: (click for listing) 11 

Tour Boats: 2

• Lake Raystown Resort
• Seven Points Marina

Directions to Raystown From...

Philadelphia: PA turnpike to Breezewood (exit 12), Rt. 30 West to Rt. 26 North to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown info signs) for specific lake areas.

State College: From I-80, Rt. 26 South, through State College, through Huntingdon, to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown info signs) for specific lake areas.

Harrisburg: Take Rt22/522 West to Huntingdon, Rt. 26 S. to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown info signs) for specific lake areas.

Washington DC: Rt. 270 North to Frederick, then Rt. 70 North to Breezewood. Rt. 30 West to Rt. 26 North to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown info signs) for specific lake areas.

Miles from Raystown to...

• Cleveland, OH ---- 240 miles

• Philadelphia, Pa ---- 199 miles

• Allentown ---- 174 miles

• Harrisburg, Pa ---- 100 miles

• Washington, D.C. ---- 145 miles

• Baltimore, Md ---- 130 miles

• Bethlehem & Easton ---- 174 miles

• Pittsburgh, Pa ---- 130 miles

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• County Emergency Management (814) 643-6613
• Salvation Army: Lt. Bernardi (814) 643-1430
• Huntingdon House (abuse shelter): (814) 643-1190
• Huntingdon Borough #'s
  • Police: 643-3960
  • Huntingdon Fire Co. #1: 643-1300
  • Huntingdon Hookies: 643-1290
  • Huntingdon Ambulance: 643-6551
• County Sheriff: 643-0880
• PA State Highway Patrol: 627-3161
• Township Fire Companies 
  • Smithfield: 643-4440
  • Oneida: 643-1583
  • Walker/McConnellstown: 627-4479
  • Porter/Alexandria: 669-9107
  • Henderson/Mill Creek: 643-5555