Susquehannock
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Raystown Lake, near Hesston, Pennsylvania.
How it compares
- With 64 sites it is the #16 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($20) is $10 above the Pennsylvania median of $10/night.
- There are 20 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 29% of Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (75 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- 98% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 62 of 64 sites; campfires allowed on 58 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~83 mi, Pittsburgh ~102 mi, Baltimore ~108 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsLantern postsPicnic tablesVault toiletsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: Waterfront $25.00, Standard $20.00
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
42.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.7 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 4.2 miIntermediate: 18.3 miExpert: 9.1 miUnrated: 10.6 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 4.2 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Trail | 0.6 mi | 2.4 | Blue | OSM | |
| Sleek Dog Trail | 0.8 mi | 2.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| Osprey Trail | 1.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Switch Trail | 1.1 mi | 0.4 | Blue | OSM | |
| Hydro Loop | 1.2 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Sidewinder Trail | 1.2 mi | 0.8 | Black | OSM | |
| Fawn Trail | 1.3 mi | 1.4 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Doe Trail | 1.3 mi | 1.1 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Vee Cee | 1.4 mi | 1.1 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Locomotive Trail | 1.4 mi | 0.9 | Blue | OSM | |
| Berry Patch Trail | 1.4 mi | 1.5 | Blue | OSM | |
| Ray's Revenge Trail | 1.4 mi | 4.2 | Black | OSM |
+ 22 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Points Raystown Lake |
1.5 | PA | — | 267 | E 50A | 80 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Pleasant Hills Campground Private campground |
2.6 | PA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Lake Raystown Family Camping OpenStreetMap listing |
4.4 | PA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Ridgeview Campground Ridgeview Campground |
4.8 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground Raystown Lake |
5.7 | PA | $15 | 50 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Trough Creek Campground Private campground |
5.9 | PA | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.