DON'T PANIC ... YET - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced the closure of some campgrounds at Raystown Lake due to executive-order driven staffing shortages. Here's what we know now and what YOU can do to help.

DON'T PANIC ... YET - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced the closure of some campgrounds at Raystown Lake due to executive-order driven staffing shortages. Here's what we know now and what YOU can do to help.

The good news:
1. The only campground currently affected by the recent closure at is Nancy's Boat-to-Shore Campground, a boat-to-shore access only campground that is normally open year round. Seven Points Campground would not normally open until April 4, and Susquehannock Campground would not normally open until Memorial Day weekend.

2. If the federal government avoids a shutdown and the hiring freeze on seasonal employees is lifted in the next several weeks, all facilities should be able to open for the 2025 season.  

3. The Raystown Lake Visitor Center, as well as day-use facilities such as beaches, overlooks, picnic pavilions, walking trails, boat launches, disc golf courses and the mountain bike skills park will remain open.

4. Leased areas and concessionaries, including Seven Points Marina and Raystown Resort, will operate according to their respective schedules.

How to help:
1. Contact your U.S. Congressional delegation and tell them to pass a continuing resolution and/or a new federal budget to avoid the government shutting down. https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

2. Pressure the administration to open up the hiring of at least seasonal employees for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

3. If you want to consider or share alternative lodging options in the Raystown Lake Region, visit Raystown.org/places-to-stay/. 

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Welcome to Pennsylvania's Raystown Lake Region

Every so often, your travel takes you somewhere that reignites your soul, reminding you that life is beautiful, that nature heals, and that moments together are priceless. Welcome to the Raystown Lake Region of Pennsylvania! Here, you'll breathe fresh, pine-infused air, stroll through breathtaking forest scenery, and enjoy 118 miles of unspoiled lake shoreline. Bring your boots, kayak, fishing pole and mountain bike to "activate" your time in Huntingdon County -- or just relax by the fire and gaze at the stars. There's no shortage of spots to recharge.

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