Tatman Run Picnic Shelter

Raystown Lake, PA · ≈18.6 mi to Altoona
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
18.6 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 80 people
  • Day trips with boating and fishing
  • Picnicking and swimming outings
  • Pet-friendly day gatherings

✕ Not ideal for

  • Overnight camping
  • RVs of any size
  • Extended stays

Connectivity

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

What's here

1 Group Shelter (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 80 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

This is a day-use area — no overnight camping of any kind (tent, RV, or otherwise) is available here.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Pets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming Site
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Straightforward accessAccess
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, ~18.6 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

Overview Tatman Run Recreation Area is located on the southern end of Raystown Lake. The recreation area is easily accessible from Route 994 and offers a great location for picnicking and swimming at the beach. Recreation A beach for swimming makes this shelter a popular area for family picnics or special parties. A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, which is popular for boating, camping and fishing. Facilities Tatman offers one group shelter with approximately 10 tables. Electricity is not available. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates up to 80 people with a view of the lake. Natural Features Tatman Run is situated right off the main channel of Raystown Lake. Nearby access to the lake makes this shelter a great place to picnic, fish, swim and launch a boat all in one day. Nearby Attractions The area offers plenty of recreation opportunities including Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Lake Raystown Resort, Seven Points Recreation Area, and Seven Points Marina.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Primitive campground