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Corbin's Island 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 · 40.42924, -77.99068 · 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 2 of 1 sites (up to 20 amp where reported) Water hookups at 2 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 2 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 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 Corbin's Island Recreation Area is located at the northern end of Raystown Lake, just downstream from the Raystown Dam. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 22 and offers a great location for picnicking, fishing, and floating down the river. Recreation Raystown Dam, Ridenour Overlook and Hawn's Overlook are three beautiful overlook areas that are within a 10 minute drive from Corbin's Island. A boat ramp within the facility provides access for small fishing boats, kayaks, canoes and tubes. Facilities Corbin's Island offers one group shelter with approximately 10 tables and 20-amp electrical service. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates up to 80 people in a lovely river setting. Natural Features Corbin's Island is situated along the shady banks of the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. Nearby access to the cool, flowing waters of the Raystown Branch makes this shelter a great place to picnic, fish and float the river all in one day. Nearby Attractions The area offers Snyder's Run Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation Area, Seven Points Marina and access to downtown Huntingdon.
Directions, from the listing
From Huntingdon follow Route 22 eastbound and turn right onto Point Road just past the Giant Food Store. Continue on Point Road (staying left) approximately 6.3 miles. The Corbin's Island access will be on your left.
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Trip Card — Corbin's Island 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 2 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255283 · 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.