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Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)

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Raystown Lakes Seven Points, Susquehannock, and Nancys Boat-to-Shore Campgrounds will remain closed until further notice due to staffing shortages that will prohibit the safe operations of these facilities ahead of the 2025 recreation season. For more information regarding this closure, visit our website- https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4119605/us-army-corps-of-engineers-baltimore-district-announces-partial-closure-of-camp/

Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground is located near Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania. The area features a mix of wooded terrain and water access, providing opportunities for boating and fishing. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer, with nearby attractions including the Raystown Lake Recreation Area and Trough Creek State Park.

Description

Army Corps of Engineers

Raystown Recreation Area

Overview

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

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.

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.

Fee Info

April-October $15.00/night. Off season free.

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Location

Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA) is located in Pennsylvania

Detail location of campground

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.

Address

6145 Seven Points Road
Hesston, PA 16647

Coordinates

40.345075 N
78.1422306 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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D
Reviewed May. 17, 2023

Mr. Dove

I really appreciate this site. Iv been camping since I was aloud to. 11 with my best friend

Sitemany
Month of VisitApril
Kristen H.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2020

Decent

These campsites are accessible by boat ONLY! They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance and are in a wake zone. There is mooring along both sides of the campground. Some weekend get slightly loud because of college kids, but most are mindful of younger children if you ask them to keep it down

John H.
Reviewed May. 17, 2018

less crowds

This campground is accessed by boat only. But it has a maintenance road and is patrolled by college kids with summer jobs. Follow the rules and you will have a wonderful time.

Siteunmarked
Month of VisitJune
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)?

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