Family Fun at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County

Raystown Lake is located in beautiful Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It's Pennsylvania's largest man-made lake and thousand's of people flock to it every year for recreational fun. The 8,300 acres lake offers up boating, swimming, fishing, jet skiing, scuba diving and other water sports and activities. The deepest point of the lake is located right by the dam at a depth of 190 feet.

In the area around Raystown Lake you'll find hundreds of summer homes, cottages, cabins and camp sites. The entire area is comprised of 29,000 acres with public access areas, boat launches, picnic sites, public beaches, hiking trails, biking trails, camp grounds, marina concession stands, small eateries, etc.

If you plan on staying overnight, you'll find hotels, motels, bed & breakfast inns, cottages, houseboats, campgrounds and guest houses that offer up lodging to guests and travelers.

When we head up to Raystown Lake we like to do some hiking. Some of the marked trails are fairly easy hikes, while other hiking trails are for the more experienced, and physically-fit hiker. When hiking, you always want to prepare for your hike properly and take along the necessary items. In addition, it's always a good idea to let someone know where you'll be hiking and when you plan on coming back. Always practice safety when playing out in nature!

Our grandchildren enjoy coming along with us from time to time and they enjoy playing on the beach and in the water. The beaches are quite nice...sandy and nicely laid out. On the beaches that we visit, there are no lifeguards, so please watch your children accordingly. Some beaches have restrooms and concession stands, while other's do not. We prefer to bring along our own picnic-style lunch, along with beverages in a cooler for all of us to enjoy. Please keep the beaches clean and always clean-up before you leave.

There is something always going on at Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. You can learn more about it by visiting their official website online. It's a really nice place to visit, especially if you enjoy being outside in nature and doing outdoor activities.