Corbin’S Island Picnic Shelter
Raystown Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Hesston , PA, PA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/corbins-island-picnic-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Corbin's Island offers excellent fishing opportunities on the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River with a boat launch for small fishing boats and kayaks. The 4.8/5 Google rating reflects campers' appreciation for the facilities, bathrooms, and abundant fishing despite rocky river bottom conditions.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Belted Kingfishers, Eastern Screech-Owls, Common Snapping Turtles, and Painted Turtles documented in the area.
Insider tips for Corbin’S Island Picnic Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Boat launch provides access to Raystown Branch of Juniata River below the dam, not Raystown Lake From Huntingdon, take US Route 22 eastbound, turn right on Point Road past Giant Food Store, continue 6.3 miles
Skip Corbin’S Island Picnic Shelter if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available at sites. Need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Looking for multiple camping sites — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Corbin’S Island Picnic Shelter: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Susquehannock (HESSTON, PA), Seven Points (Pa) (HESSTON, PA), Aitch Picnic Shelter (Hesston, PA), Nancy’S Boat To Shore Campground (Pa) (Hesston, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Corbin’S Island Picnic Shelter
Cell signal at Corbin’S Island Picnic Shelter (Hesston , PA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.Corbin’s Island offers one group shelter with approximately 10 tables and 20-amp electrical service.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Boat launch provides access to Raystown Branch of Juniata River below the dam, not Raystown Lake
From Huntingdon, take US Route 22 eastbound, turn right on Point Road past Giant Food Store, continue 6.3 miles
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Raystown Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Raystown Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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