Seven Points (Pa)
Raystown Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: HESSTON, PA, PA
Price: From $28 per night
Price range: $28–$200 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (1144 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Seven Points Recreation area, located in the central region of Raystown Lake, is perfectly situated for outdoor recreation. Within a short walk from every campsite, visitors can find hiking and biking trails, a visitor center, group picnic shelters, a public swim beach and boat launch, and a privately-operated marina. Plus there’s easy access to swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/seven-points-pa to be notified when sites open up.
Seven Points offers 267 sites with excellent recreation access including hiking, biking, fishing, and boating at Raystown Lake. Campers praise the well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and fantastic views with a 4.4/5 rating from 187 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Golden-winged Warbler, Cedar Waxwing, Belted Kingfisher, Eastern Box Turtle, and Northern Map Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Seven Points (Pa): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Request assistance from camp host staff when assigning sites—reviewers noted staff proactively helped secure ideal spots Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Skip Seven Points (Pa) if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operation only. You have a large RV—some sites like the point loop have challenging terrain with inclines.
Best time to visit Seven Points (Pa): Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Susquehannock (HESSTON, PA), Nancy’S Boat To Shore Campground (Pa) (Hesston, PA), Aitch Picnic Shelter (Hesston, PA), Corbin’S Island Picnic Shelter (Hesston , PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Seven Points (Pa)
Cell signal at Seven Points (Pa) (HESSTON, PA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Seven Points Recreation area, located in the central region of Raystown Lake, is perfectly situated for outdoor recreation. Within a short walk from every campsite, visitors can find hiking and biking trails, a visitor center, group picnic shelters, a public swim beach and boat launch, and a privately-operated marina. Plus there’s easy access to swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Request assistance from camp host staff when assigning sites
reviewers noted staff proactively helped secure ideal spots
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the Turnpike, travel US 30 to PA 26. PA 26 to Saxton. Continue north on PA 26 for 17.5 miles to the turn-off for Hesston and Seven Points. Then 4 miles to the entrance station. If you are traveling from the north, from I-80, or PA 22, follow PA 26 south or PA 22 to PA 26 south. At Huntingdon, follow PA 26 south 6 miles to the turn-off for Hesston and Seven Points Recreation Area. Then 4 miles to the Seven Points entrance station.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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