Seven Points Picnic Shelters

Raystown Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Hesston, PA, PA

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (14 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/seven-points-picnic-shelters to be notified when sites open up.

Federal recreation area with five accessible picnic shelters featuring electricity, picnic tables, and adjacent amenities including playground and horseshoe courts. Google reviewers praise friendly staff, well-maintained facilities, and fantastic lake views with multiple recreation options.

Wildlife alert: Tricolored Bat, Wood Turtle, Eastern Box Turtle, Eastern Worm Snake, Dark-eyed Junco, and Evening Grosbeak documented in the area.

Insider tips for Seven Points Picnic Shelters: Book early—this is a popular federal campground. Contact the office ahead of reservation to request optimal site placement. Sites have electricity but most lack full hookups despite amenity listings.

Skip Seven Points Picnic Shelters if: You need full RV hookups—most sites do not have them.. You plan to visit outside May through October—seasonal closure.. You prefer dispersed or primitive camping—this is a developed recreation area with structured shelters..

Best time to visit Seven Points Picnic Shelters: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Tatman Run Picnic Shelter (Hesston , PA), Nancy’S Boat To Shore Campground (Pa) (Hesston, PA), Weaver Falls Shelter (Hesston , PA), Seven Points (Pa) (HESSTON, PA).