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Get Back to Nature in the Raystown Lake Region

The Raystown Lake Region of Pennsylvania has opportunities aplenty to breathe in the fresh air, walk through the forest or enjoy the unspoiled shoreline scenery of Raystown Lake. So bring your boots, kayak, mountain bike and fishing pole to really get the most out of your time in Huntingdon County. You will find many spots to relax and unwind that are free to access like Raystown Lake, Trough Creek State Park, Greenwood Furnace State Park and Whipple Dam State Park, the Juniata College Peace Chapel, Terrace Mountain Trail, Standing Stone Trail, the Allegrippis Trails, the Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park (6/2016) and the Seven Points Recreation Area. There are 2 public beaches at Raystown Lake. Other options include kicking back on a Raystown Lake boat tour, delving into the natural wonders of Huntingdon County underground on a cave tour or discovering one of our local museums filled with living history and local lore, hooking up with a guide for a fishing trip and exciting dirt track races at Hesston Speedway. Contact the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau (HCVB) office either prior to or during your "Raycation" for more information: (888) 729-7869, info@raystown.org or online at www.Raystown.org.

  • Raystown Lake is the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania

  • Only 4% of the 118 mile shoreline of Raystown Lake is developed

  • You will find more than 135,000 acres of public land in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

  • Huntingdon, PA is a stop on the Amtrak Pennsylvanian line

  • The Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake are ranked as some of the top single track mountain bike trails in North America. The new Raystown Mountain Bike Skills Park opens in June, 2016

  • Hundreds of miles of hiking trails are located in the Raystown Lake Region of Pennsylvania

Book your stay at one of our many bed and breakfasts. 

PA Inns Nearby

Stay at One of These Great Inns

The Pause Bed & Breakfast

Bedroom in Master Suite
Average Rate: 
$100 - $199
Distance: 5.4mi

Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Gage Mansion Exterior View
Average Rate: 
$100 - $199
Distance: 7.9mi

The Inn at Solvang

Inn at Solvang in Winter
Average Rate: 
$100 - $199
Distance: 11.5mi

The Wilson House Bed & Breakfast

Wilson House
Average Rate: 
$100 - $199
Distance: 21.8mi

Apple Pony Inn

Apple Pony
Average Rate: 
$200 - $299
Distance: 32.2mi

The Chancellor's House Bed and Breakfast

Chancellors House Exterior
Average Rate: 
$100 - $199
Distance: 33.9mi