Established Camping
Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)
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
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Location
Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA) is located in Pennsylvania
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
Drive Time
- 43 min from Altoona
- 1 hr 7 min from State College
- 1 hr 15 min from Johnstown
- 1 hr 19 min from Chambersburg
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
