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Aitch Picnic Shelter
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Hesston · Pennsylvania · Raystown Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Raystown Lake |
| Location | Hesston · Pennsylvania · Raystown Lake · 40.37611, -78.16261 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 20 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 814-658-3405 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Aitch Recreation Area is located approximately near the geographic middle of Raystown Lake along the western side. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 26 and offers a great location for picnicking and fishing on an accessible pier. Recreation Lakeside fishing piers and excellent aquatic habitat makes Aitch a popular area for shoreline anglers. A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, which is popular for boating, camping and fishing. Facilities Aitch offers one group shelter with approximately 10 tables and 20-amp electrical outlets. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates up to 80 people with a view of the lake. Natural Features Aitch is situated in a cove of Raystown Lake. Nearby access to the lake makes this shelter a great place to picnic, fish and boat. Nearby Attractions The area offers Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Tatman Run Recreation Area, Lake Raystown Resort, Seven Points Recreation Area and the Seven Points Marina.
Directions, from the listing
Aitch is located near the town of Marklesburg, PA. From Huntingdon continue 10.5 miles southbound along Rt. 26 to Marklesburg. At Markelsburg turn left onto Aitch Road (marked by sign). Aitch Road leads directly to the Shelter location (0.8 miles).
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Aitch Picnic Shelter
Hesston · Pennsylvania · Raystown Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Hesston · Pennsylvania · Raystown Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255281 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.