Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground

Raystown Lake, PA · ≈17.9 mi to Altoona
Sites
50
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
17.9 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers seeking fishing and wildlife viewing
  • Campers with pets
  • Primitive camping enthusiasts
  • Those wanting campfires and grills

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Guests needing electrical or water hookups
  • Those requiring ADA accessibility

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

50 Boat InsBoat-In access
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedFire pitsGrillsInternet/WiFi accessPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
CampingFishingWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Altoona, ~17.9 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: RLP, J. Conner, jh

Overview

Overview The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Nancy's camp map Recreation Fishing is excellent with small and large mouth bass, muskies, striped bass, and brown trout, abundant in the lake. Trough Creek State Park is nearby across the lake; Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort are both within 8 lake miles. Nearby trails, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail, attract plenty of traffic. Facilities Campsites are accessed by boat only. Although remote and primitive, each campsite offers a picnic table and campfire ring. Maximum of two tents permitted per campsite. There are no electric hookups. Vault toilets are available. Some of the campsites are located in open, grassy areas while others are tucked into wooded areas. Potable water must be brought along to the campground as no water is currently available. Natural Features Raystown Lake is in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake completely in the state of Pennsylvania. Nearby Attractions Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation area, Raystown Lake Visitor Center, Lake Raystown Resort & Conference Center and Trough Creek State Park are all nearby.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground