Raystown Lake, PA

Raystown Lake is a lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The largest lake that is entirely within Pennsylvania, it was created by the United States Army Corps of Engineers around 1913 by the damming of the Raystown Branch Juniata River which created a shallow lake in the river valley. The current 8,300-acre lake Raystown Lake was created in the 1970s when the Army Corps of Engineers built the current dam. The lake was created primarily to control floods, provide electricity and support recreational activities.

Travel Log

June 2007- Another great time camping at the lake. This year we were accompanied by Dad, Erica, Jeff and the Kyles, Smyers, and Switzlers. Majority of time we spent at the campsite taking in the fresh air and just relaxing.

June 2006- This year’s trip to Raystown Lake was a fun weekend of camping in the great outdoors. This was Julia & Drew’s first camping experience and they had a great time. Among the highlights were sleeping in the tent, the playground, cooking on a open fire, smores, the full moon, swimming at the lake and of course feeding the fishes. Click Here For Pictures.

July 2005- During our July visit with the Heligs. A summer hangout for Colleen during her Huntingdon days, this was Jimmy’s first visit to Raystown. Accompanied by Cady and Miss Ellie Bean; we had a good time as we enjoyed a refreshing swim and taking in the beauty of the lake.
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