Camp ObserverRaystown Lake
Directions
Park Headquarters is 2 miles east of PA 26 at Hesston.
Reviews
Raystown Lake campground offers scenic waterfront locations with enjoyable fishing and family activities. While some visitors find the reservation process easier and appreciate the helpful staff, concerns remain about limited and unevenly maintained facilities, challenging campsite setups, and spotty cell service. The roads and tree branches around sites may impact larger vehicles. Overall, it is favored for its peaceful atmosphere and recreational opportunities despite some infrastructure and accessibility issues.
Scenic waterfront locations and fishing opportunities
Helpful and friendly staff
Good spot for family activities and boating
Convenient access to mountain biking trails
Limited restroom and dishwashing facilities
Some campsites on uneven or hillside terrain
Tree branches and roads require trimming affecting larger vehicles
Maintenance issues including wasps, broken infrastructure, and cold showers
Crowded check-in area with limited parking options
Julia R
Reviewed 2 days ago
While the location is outstanding - the bathrooms are atrocious, they couldnt be used. Nearest showers are at least 20 minutes drive away. Car space states back in when booking but in fact there is a parking lot and steep descent to get to the campsite. So all of the items must be carried down. Very dangerous when its wet outside, especially in the mornings - both me and my husband slipped at least once. We were super lucky that noone else booked on the same parking lot and area we did, but if you are booking space #61, 62, 63 or 64 - be aware that there may be another tent literally right next to yours as campsites located literally table to table.
Gerald B
Reviewed 3 days ago
The Tuesday morning welcome event gives information on events in town & surrounding area that are all interesting.
Sarah A
Reviewed 4 days ago
Overall good experience! Bathrooms were pretty clean!
Barry P
Reviewed 5 days ago
First time here and will be back!
Parinaz O
Reviewed 5 days ago
Great campground! Everything was perfect, and the restrooms and showers were very clean. We already booked another trip for September! 😊
Popularity: Quiet
Busiest in August, when about 26% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.
Campgrounds
Raystown Lake has 8 campgrounds, 381 campsites in total.
