Seven Points Picnic Shelters
Campground · Pennsylvania · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 80
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 1,559 ft
- Elevation
Overview
There are five picnic shelters located within the Seven Points Recreation Area at Raystown Lake. They include Allegheny, Dogwood, Oak, Pine and Redbud Shelters. Each of the shelters has picnic tables, electricity and are accessible. The Seven Points Recreation Area is easily reached off US Route 26 and is located near Huntingdon, PA.Recreation
All of these shelters include an adjacent playground and horseshoe courts. Included inside Seven Points is a public beach for swimming, making these shelters a popular place for family picnics or birthday parties. A boat ramp within the facility provides access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, which is popular for boating, camping, swimming and fishing.Facilities
Each of the five shelters include approximately eight picnic tables and 20-amp electrical outlets. They are fully accessible and comfortably accommodate up to 80 people.Natural Features
Each of the shelters is unique in its view and location. Allegheny sits atop a hill overlooking Raystown Lake and offers one of the best views of the lake looking southward. Dogwood and Redbud sit near one another with a sand volleyball court nearby. Oak sits along the shoreline near the beach. Pine is located near the Visitors Center and all of its facilities. All of the shelters offer nearby access to the beach and lakeshore making them great places to picnic, swim and boat.Nearby Attractions
Within Seven Points are attractions like the Seven Points Beach, the Seven Points Marina, the Greenside Pathway, and the Allegrippis Trails and Mountain Bike Skills Park. Not too far away are areas that include Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Tatman Run Recreation Area, Lake Raystown Resort and downtown Huntingdon, PA.The facts
- 5 bookable sites
- 5 sites for day use only
- 5 accessible sites
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: Seven Points Picnic Shelters
Site types
- 5 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
5 campsites at Seven Points Picnic Shelters
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Shelter | Seven Points Picnic Shelters | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Dogwood Shelter | Seven Points Picnic Shelters | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Oak Shelter | Seven Points Picnic Shelters | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Pine Shelter | Seven Points Picnic Shelters | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Redbud Shelter | Seven Points Picnic Shelters | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — | 80 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Seven Points is located near the town of Hesston, PA. From Huntingdon continue 8 miles southbound along Rt. 26 to the yellow blinking light. Turn left at the light towards Seven Points (marked by large sign). Continue over the ridges until you reach the Seven Points Recreation Area (3 miles) and continue into the park, watching for signs to find each shelter.
40.22400, -78.04350 · 40°13'26.4"N 78°2'36.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 40 | 49 | 62 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 84 | 76 | 64 | 52 | 42 |
| Low °F | 21 | 22 | 29 | 40 | 50 | 58 | 63 | 62 | 55 | 44 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip in | 2.8 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Seven Points Picnic Shelters
- Can you reserve a site at Seven Points Picnic Shelters?
- Yes, Seven Points Picnic Shelters is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Seven Points Picnic Shelters have?
- 5 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Seven Points Picnic Shelters?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Seven Points Picnic Shelters.
- Does Seven Points Picnic Shelters have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Seven Points Picnic Shelters
- Tatman Run Picnic Shelter 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground (Pa) 9.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Weaver Falls Shelter 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Seven Points (Pa) 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Susquehannock 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Aitch Picnic Shelter 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Corbin's Island Picnic Shelter 14.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa 29.2 mi · Facility
- Summit Level Visitor Center 31.1 mi · Facility
- Little Pool Hiker-Biker Campsite 37.4 mi · Campground
- White Rock Hiker-Biker Campsite 38.8 mi · Campground
- Johnstown Flood National Memorial Visitor Center 39.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 814-658-3405
- Email kalee.m.anderson@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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