The Raystown Lake Region of The Alleghenies is located in south central Pennsylvania, 30 miles south of State College, 27 miles north of the PA Turnpike at Breezewood, and easily accessible from I-99, US 322 and US 522 in Huntingdon County, PA.
The Raystown Lake Region of Pennsylvania has opportunities aplenty to breathe in the fresh air, walk through the forest or enjoy the unspoiled shoreline scenery of Raystown Lake. So bring your boots, kayak, mountain bike and fishing pole to really get the most out of your time in Huntingdon County. You will find many spots to relax and unwind that are free to access like Raystown Lake, Trough Creek State Park, Greenwood Furnace State Park and Whipple Dam State Park, the Juniata College Peace Chapel, Terrace Mountain Trail, Standing Stone Trail, the Allegrippis Trails, the Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park (7/2016) and the Seven Points Recreation Area. There are 2 public beaches at Raystown Lake. Other options include kicking back on a Raystown Lake boat tour, delving into the natural wonders of Huntingdon County underground on a cave tour or discovering one of our local museums filled with living history and local lore, hooking up with a guide for a fishing trip and exciting dirt track races at Hesston Speedway. Accommodations include hotels, vacation homes, cabins, lodges and…Raystown Lake is the only lake within Pennsylvania where you can get a houseboat and live on the water during your vacation! You can always contact the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau (HCVB) office either prior to or during your "Raycation" for more information: (888) 729-7869, [email protected] or online at www.Raystown.org. Pursue your happiness in the Raystown Lake Region of Pennsylvania.
+ Raystown Lake is the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania
+ Only 4% of the 118 mile shoreline of Raystown Lake is developed
+ You will find more than 135,000 acres of public land in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
+ Raystown Lake is the only lake within Pennsylvania where you can get a houseboat and live on the water during your vacation
+ There are more than 2,000 campsites to choose from in the Raystown Lake Region of Pennsylvania
+ Huntingdon, PA is a stop on the Amtrak Pennsylvanian line
+ The Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake are ranked as some of the top single track mountain bike trails in North America. The new Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park opens in summer, 2016
+ Hundreds of miles of hiking trails are located in the Raystown Lake Region of Pennsylvania
+ Caves to tour, Pennsylvania State Parks, rails-to-trails, museums, shops, diners and more
+ Easily accessible from many major metro areas: http://bit.ly/FindRaystownPA
Explore the Raystown Lake Region for a great outdoorsy, scenic Pennsylvania getaway.
Bring your bikes. Bring your boots. Or just bring your camp chair. We invite you to enjoy the views of the pristine 118 mile shoreline of Raystown Lake, ride our 36 miles of world-class single track Allegrippis Trail system, fish and try to beat the Pennsylvania state record from our waters, hike our hundreds of miles of wooded trails, paddle to your heart's content on our water trails or ride your bicycle on state-designated road routes. You'll find many options to enjoy your free time here; whether you like historical sites, engineering sites of man-made marvels or a hearty meal in a local diner.
