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20 Frequently Asked Questions at Raystown Lake:1. Is this a state park? No, Raystown Lake is a Federal Park. We are part of the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, in the Department of Defense. 2. How deep is the lake? Lake Levels vary. Overall, Raystown Lake is a deep lake, with areas that drop 65’ just off shore, to 200’ in depth at the northernmost section of the lake. Near points and sandy outcroppings, the lake level may be as low as 5’ deep. For up to date reports on the lake conditions you can see the Daily Lake Report online. Click Here. 3. How do I make a camping reservation? Make your reservation by telephone at 877-444-6777 toll free or over the internet www.recreation.gov. For reservations via internet, visit the link above and search campsites, Pennsylvania, and Seven Points or Susquehannock. When Making a phone reservation, advise the Reservation Clerk that you are interested in reservations for Seven Points or Susquehannock Campground Lake in Pennsylvania. Make up to 4 reservations per call, up to 240 days in advance. 60 percent of campsites in both Seven Points and Susquehannock are reservable. No Charge for the initial reservation. Make a reservation for any Corps of Engineers or U.S. Forestry Service area in the United States. 4. Are there hiking trails? There are 4 hiking trails at Raystown Lake: The Riverside Nature Trail on the northern area near the Dam, Old Logger’s Trail and the Hillside Nature Trail in Seven Points, and the 14 mile long Terrace Mountain Trail. See the Hiking Section of our Picnicking, A Day at the Beach Link on this website, or Click Here to go directly to that section. 5. How do I get a job like yours? Applying for a job is a three step process. Go to USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ for more information. STEP 1: Use any of the automated components of the Federal Employment Information System to find available jobs. STEP 2: Obtain the Vacancy Announcement STEP 3: Follow the Application Instructions 6. What do you do here in the winter time? For the permanent administrative, ranger and maintenance staff, winter is a very busy time. Paperwork, proposals, contracts, and all preparatory work on new and existing projects are developed and finalized throughout the winter months. 7. How long is the Lake? Approximately 28 miles in length. 8. What is the best boat ramp to use on a busy weekend? During busy weekends, smaller ramps such as Aitch and ramps that service a single area such as Snyder’s Run and Weaver Falls tend to fill quickly. Your best bet is to launch in Seven Points. If the launch parking lot at Seven Points fills, there is ample parking in nearby Laurel and Twin Hollows lots for your vehicle and trailer. You can also call 814-658-3405 for updates on boat launch status’ during busy weekends and peak times to get information on the status’ of each launch. 9. When was the dam built? The dam was completed in 1973 under the general construction program and is located in Juniata Township. It covers one developed acre and can be accessed off Route 22 by TR 430 (River Road) or TR 434 (Henderson’s Hollow Road). 10.
Contrary to popular belief, most dwellings and structures were removed before the lake was inundated. Some structures such as bridges are still intact, however. On occasion, one of the divers in the area presents programs at the park which give you a “fish’s eye view” of what is actually submerged (such as parts of the old dam). 11. Can I sleep on my boat overnight? Sleeping on a boat overnight is ONLY permitted if you have a boat that contains a Coast Guard Approved factory installed waste containment system. 12. What types of camping hookups do you have? Electric hookups are available at most sites, potable water pumps are located in each loop, and a dump station in Seven Points is open to all campers. 13. Can I camp here for the season (is there a limit that I can stay while camping)? There are no seasonal sites available. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30 day period. 14. Are pets allowed Pets are permitted at the project, and must be on a 6’ or less leash at all times. Pets are NOT permitted in buildings or on the beaches. Seeing eye dogs or other guide animals are exempt from these restrictions. 15. Do you take a credit card for camping, shelter reservations or annual launch passes Payments may be made by cash, money order, check, VISA, Mastercard and Discover. 16.
Raystown Lake has a diverse fishery, with it’s claim to fame being the Striped Bass. Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Bluegill and many other fish species are abundant in our waters. 17. Is it true that there are bald eagles at the lake? We are pleased to say that the project has had a nesting pair return here and
hatch their young. Special restrictions apply to certain minute areas of the lake and on project lands during the most critical times of the eagle nesting.
18. Is it true that divers have seen fish bigger than humans in the lake? Come to one of our amphitheater programs and ask a diver personally! 19. Did a muskie really eat a poodle swimming in the lake?
20. Can I camp anywhere on the lake ? No. Camping is limited to designated areas of the park, such as Seven Points, Group Camp, Susquehannock, Nancy’s Camp, Lake Raystown Resort and Branch Camp . There are numerous private campgrounds also available throughout the area. Your Question Not Here? If you can’t find the answer to your specific question, contact us at Raystown.Web@nab02.usace.army.mil and we will send you the answer. |
Is there a town under the lake?
What types of fish are in the lake
There
is no documented proof for this statement that we often receive. However, we don’t recommend that you put a small animal in the
water with a shiny, jingly collar in an area that is prime muskellunge habitat.
