Tatman Run Picnic Shelter

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About this campsite

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.

Location

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Common questions about Tatman Run Picnic Shelter

Can you book Tatman Run Picnic Shelter online?

We hold no online booking link for Tatman Run Picnic Shelter, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Tatman Run Picnic Shelter?

Tatman Run Picnic Shelter sits in PA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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NANCY'S BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

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.