Susquehannock
Raystown Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: HESSTON, PA, PA
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$32 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (107 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Susquehannock Campground is located on the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lake offers ample outdoor recreation opportunities, from fishing and boating to picnicking and hiking. Campers have access to a marina, shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions within a short drive.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
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Susquehannock offers rustic camping on 8,300-acre Raystown Lake with huge, level tent sites and spacious RV sites (no hookups). Campers consistently praise it as ideal family camping with excellent waterfront access and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Golden-winged Warbler, Eastern Screech-Owl, Eastern Box Turtle, Northern Map Turtle, and Eastern Chipmunk documented in area
Insider tips for Susquehannock: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited seasonal availability 34-foot RVs fit comfortably on tent-designated sites despite no hookups available Waterfront sites work well for tent camping and offer sunset views over the lake
Skip Susquehannock if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You want year-round camping — seasonal operations only (Memorial Day through Labor Day). You prefer developed facilities — this is rustic camping.
Best time to visit Susquehannock: June-August — Seasonal operations run Memorial Day through Labor Day with family events throughout summer.
Nearby campgrounds: Seven Points (Pa) (HESSTON, PA), Corbin’S Island Picnic Shelter (Hesston , PA), Nancy’S Boat To Shore Campground (Pa) (Hesston, PA), Aitch Picnic Shelter (Hesston, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Susquehannock
Cell signal at Susquehannock (HESSTON, PA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Susquehannock Campground is located on the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lake offers ample outdoor recreation opportunities, from fishing and boating to picnicking and hiking. Campers have access to a marina, shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions within a short drive.
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
this is a popular federal campground with limited seasonal availability
34-foot RVs fit comfortably on tent-designated sites despite no hookups available
Waterfront sites work well for tent camping and offer sunset views over the lake
Seasonal operations run Memorial Day through Labor Day with family events throughout summer
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, take Route 26 south for 6 miles. Turn left onto Seven Points Drive and continue 3 miles. Turn left again onto Baker's Hollow Road. Campground entrance is two miles ahead on the right.
Campground entrance
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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