Raystown Lake
Raystown Lake is a reservoir. Visitors find it in Juniata Township. For mild weather, aim for May, June, August, September and October (64–83°F highs).
A lake inside Juniata Township
You can stay in Juniata Township
Raystown Lake is inside Juniata Township, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Raystown Lake
Raystown Lake is a reservoir in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. 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. Allegheny Electric Cooperative operates the Raystown Hydroelectric Project and William F. Matson Generating Station at the Raystown Dam, a 21 MW, two-unit hydroelectric project.
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Rooms near Raystown Lake
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Juniata Township (8) and Smithfield Township (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Raystown Lake | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata Township 28% vacation homes | in town | — | 8 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 436 | $288K |
| Smithfield Township | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 3,981 | $156K |
| Penn Township 30% vacation homes | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 6 6 campgrounds | 1,084 | $300K |
| Walker Township | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,913 | $228K |
| Todd Township 39% vacation homes | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 894 | $197K |
| Wayne Township | 10 mi east | 15 min | 5 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,363 | $162K |
| Henderson Township 22% vacation homes | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | 917 | $219K |
| Porter Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,863 | $165K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
A wider trip can take in these, within 69 miles.
Big draw127 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
Big draw57 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
Big draw54 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
46 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
41 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
60 mi Ancient siteGettysburg Battlefield
227 mi Stadium & arenaBryce Jordan Center
68 mi National BattlefieldAntietam National Battlefield161K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Beaver Stadium: Sbvr6 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · South Fork Dam: Ernest Walter Histed, Public domain · Gettysburg Battlefield: Veggies, Public domain · Bryce Jordan Center: Robert J. La Verghetta, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Antietam National Battlefield: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
What people ask about Raystown Lake
Is Raystown Lake in Juniata Township?
Yes. It’s inside Juniata Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Raystown Lake?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Raystown Lake?
Altoona Blair County (AOO), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Washington Dulles (IAD), about 107 miles.
Where should I stay near Raystown Lake?
Juniata Township (in town, 8 places to stay), Smithfield Township (3 mi, 6 places to stay) and Penn Township (7 mi, 6 places to stay).
Word from Juniata Township
No one has shared advice yet; Juniata Township’s Town Square takes questions.
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