Saxton, Pennsylvania Campground | Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA

Come Stay & Play at the Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA!

If a mountain retreat near the lake is what you are looking for, you've come to the right place. A little slice of peace on earth? Yup, that's us! Our campground is nestled in the Allegheny Mountains just minutes from Raystown Lake, which stretches over 25 miles long with depths over 200 feet. At our park, we strive to preserve the natural mountain setting with a glorious canopy of trees for shade but still offering incredible stargazing opportunities in the mountain sky. Campsites, tent sites, as well as cabins, are available from May 1 to October 12, 2020. We offer many amenities, such as a swimming pool, game room, play area, boat/jet ski parking, laundry area, as well as gorgeous, clean, handicap-friendly unisex bathhouse. Not only are we pet friendly, we even have a K9 Park for your fur babies to enjoy time off-leash. All of this for a great price that includes 2 adults and 2 children under 18. Each site holds up to 6 humans plus your fur babies. Come, Stay & Play. We promise that you won't be disappointed.

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
70' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Pool (5/8 - 10/19)
Firewood ($)
Pavilion
Dog Park

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Everyone was really nice and camp grounds where well maintained. 10/27/2020

First of all their hospitality was awesome. The cabin was really cool. Even the bed and pillows were comfortable. Our cabin was fairly new and the fire pit was brand new. The only regret I have is that we did not stay longer 10/27/2020

We had a great stay. I really appreciated the pre-trip call recommending an alternate travel route. The google default route would have taken my old truck and travel trailer over the highest mountain in PA... 10/24/2020

The folks there were great and very helpful. We had opportunity to try out the great site #1 patio. Very nice!! 10/20/2020

We had a great weekend! The owners were so friendly and treated us like family. Can't wait to ho back! 10/19/2020

Very accommodating, wonderful owners, cabin was just what we were looking for to optimize our time at raystown to get as much mtn biking in for weekend 10/19/2020

Great stay. Staff was very helpful. 10/19/2020

Great campground, very clean, dog park area was so convenient, service was great from everyone there. Beautiful area would definitely recommend and stay there again. 10/19/2020

Very clean and friendly campground. Owners are very nice people, eager to help out. Will definitely be back! 10/19/2020

We had an amazing time on our recent trip to the Raystown Lake KOA. The staff are amazing from showing you to your lot to delivering firewood from the camp store! The kid activities were loved by our family. We can hardly wait to go again next year! 10/13/2020

Very very clean cabin and staff wasvery customer service oriented! 10/13/2020

Everyone was very friendly and the trails very excellent. 10/12/2020

Enjoyed the quiet setting with the beautiful fall foliage. 10/12/2020

Our recent stay at KOA Saxton was very nice. The staff were helpful, friendly and hospitable. We were excited about the new wifi system. It worked very well. ThNk you for a relaxing weekend. 10/12/2020

Great place to stay. Bathroom facilities and staff are fantastic. The wifi was super. Close to the lake and things to do. 10/12/2020

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WHEN: May 14-15, 2021

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 14th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 15th for just $20*.

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Apr 30 - May 2, 2021

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Local Area

The 554-acre Trough [troff] Creek State Park is a scenic gorge formed as Great Trough Creek cuts through Terrace Mountain and empties into Raystown Lake. Rugged hiking trails lead to wonders like Balanced Rock and Rainbow Falls. Rothrock State Forest and Raystown Lake Recreation Area border the park, making a large, continuous area of public land for recreation.

16362 Little Valley Road

Saxton, PA 16678

814-658-3847

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Tatman Run Beach is a small, sandy bottom beach tucked into a small cove off the main channel of the lake. A sand beach surrounds the swim area with a concrete access walkway. A slightly terraced open grass area sits just beyond the beach. Shade along the shoreline is limited and sunshades are recommended.

Tatman Run has a large pavillion that can be rented on a daily basis.Tatman Run is the only eastern shoreline launch and is only one of two launches located directly on the main channel of the lake. This steep ramp can be tricky for new boaters. With a nearby beach and picnic areas Tatman is also popular among families.Location: Eastern shoreline, at mile marker 20.
Directions: From southbound Rt. 26 at Rt. 22, continue approximately 16 miles to the second blinking yellow light. Turn left on Rt. 994 towards Tatman Run (marked by sign). Continue another 4 miles. Just past the Lake Raystown Resort, turn left into Tatman Run (marked by sign).

Open year-round, no winter maintenance
60 trailer parking spaces at ramp
22 single car spaces at ramp
Double Lane launch
Floating courtesy dock
Vault Restroom (pit toilets)
Drinking water access
Picnic tables & grills
Picnic shelter (reservation info here)
Beach (info here)
Terrace Mountain Trail access (info here)
Playground

Parking space designations: Two (2) trailer-length and one (1) single car spaces are designated for handicap parking only. One (1) space is reserved for authorized vehicles only. Boat trailers are not permitted to park in the beach parking lot.Shelter Parking: Trailers are not permitted in the shelter parking lot under any circumstance. Area visitors are requested not to use picnic shelter parking on summer weekends as the shelter is often reserved.Mooring: Due to congestion and varied use at Tatman Run, mooring is restricted in certain areas. Please take notice of the signs posted.

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Almost everybody thinks that Raystown Lake is a town! In actuality, Raystown Lake is a reservoir in Huntingdon. It is the largest lake that is entirely within Pennsylvania. The original lake was built by the Simpson family of Huntingdon as a hydroelectric project. The current 8,300-acre (34 km2) Raystown Lake was completed in 1973 by the Army Corps of Engineers. Raystown is around 200 feet (61 m) deep in the deepest area near the dam. The lake was created primarily to control floods, provide electricity, and support recreational activities.

There are many recreational opportunities around Raystown Lake. Much of the surrounding land is owned by the Army Corps of Engineers and is not available for residential development. Because of this, summer homes were built near the lake rather than on the waterfront, and most of the lake remains undeveloped. This makes the experience of boating on the lake very different from many other lakes; the hills on the shores of the winding lake are blanketed right down to the water by the trees. Raystown has a fishery including largemouth bass, striped bass, smallmouth bass, muskellunge, walleye, pickerel, perch, calico bass, lake trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, catfish, carp, white bass, rock bass, salmon and shad.

6145 Seven Points Road

Hesston, PA 16647

814-658-3405

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Located waterfront on Raystown Lake, Port Side Rentals offers a variety of rentals to get you out on the water or trails. Jet Skis/WaveRunners, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Pedal Boats, and Mountain Bikes are some of what we have to offer to complete your Raystown Lake vacation. Located within Lake Raystown Resort Marina on the water in Buccaneers Bay. Parking is on the left side of the Marina parking lot.

3101 Chipmunk Crossing

Entriken, PA 16638

844-243-3808

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