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Tatman Run 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 · 40.31061, -78.17104 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| 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 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 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 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.
Directions, from the listing
From southbound Rt. 26 at Rt. 22, continue approximately 16 miles to the second blinking yellow light. Turn left on Rt. 994 towards Tatman Run (marked by sign). Continue another 4 miles. Just past the Lake Raystown Resort, turn left into Tatman Run (marked by sign).
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Hesston PennsylvaniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersAitch Picnic Shelter
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6 mi straight-line · Hesston PennsylvaniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSeven Points (Pa)
7 mi straight-line · HESSTON PennsylvaniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSusquehannock
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Trip Card — Tatman Run 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 | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255282 · 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.