Seven Points Picnic Shelters

Raystown Lake

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.

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.

Need to Know

• HOURS: Picnic shelter hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Use of shelter must conclude by 10:00 p.m. (beginning of quiet hours).

• PARKING: !!!VERY IMPORTANT!!! Reserving this shelter DOES NOT guarantee parking. Parking is first-come, first-serve in adjacent lots. To ensure everyone in your party can park on the day of your reservation, be sure your group arrives early in the day and maximizes carpooling, especially on busy weekends. Parking in undesignated spaces (i.e. grass, areas lining parking lots, etc.) may result in citation.

• ELECTRICITY: All reservable shelters in Seven Points have 20 AMP electrical service and overhead lights inside shelter. 

• WATER: All reservable shelters in Seven Points have a potable water hydrant. 

• RESTROOMS: Waterborne restrooms are located within 100-250 yards from all reservable shelters in Seven Points. Portable toilet rentals are permitted at discretion of park ranger staff. Portable toilets may not be placed more than 24 hours in advance of your reservation and must be removed upon departure. Please call 814-658-3405 x. 0 to request permission at least 30 days prior to your reservation date.

• DUMPSTERS: Trash cans are not located at the shelters, but dumpsters are located in adjacent parking lots for your convenience.

• CLEANUP: Prior to your departure, your group is responsible for cleaning up the shelter area. Remove all decorations, directional signs, tape, tacks, confetti, food, and other trash from the grills, floors, overhead rafters, posts, etc. Return picnic tables to their original positions underneath the shelter. Shelters will be inspected upon your departure and violators will be prosecuted. 

• DECORATIONS: Permanent fasteners that are difficult to remove and may damage the shelter CANNOT be used to affix or hang decorations, such as nails, staples, wire, etc. Thumb tacks, tape, and other easily removable fasteners are encouraged. Reservation holder is responsible for any damages to facility.

• SPECIAL EVENTS: You are REQUIRED to request a special event permit at least 60 days in advance of your reservation if your event includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: 1. You are setting up a large event tent, entertainment group (i.e. band), bounce house, portable toilets, catering trucks, or other structure that sits outside of the footprint of the shelter, 2. Your event attendance exceeds the capacity of the shelter, 3. Your event involves vendors, fundraising, food sales, or the exchange of money on government property. Contact the Ranger Office at (814) 658-3405 x 0 to request a special event permit application.

• CATERING PRIORITY: The Lighthouse Catering has exclusive rights to all picnic shelter catering services in Seven Points. If your event will be professionally catered at a Seven Points picnic shelter, you MUST contact Brian and Sandy Rickabaugh at Lighthouse Catering at (814) 635-2562 or (814) 650-9834. If there is another preferred caterer, you MUST first contact Lighthouse Catering to obtain their permission to use another vendor.

• PETS: Pets are permitted but must be penned, caged, on a leash under six feet in length, or otherwise be physically restrained. Remove and dispose of all pet waste.

• SPECIAL AMENTITIES: All shelters have a playground located within 50 feet of all Seven Points Picnic Shelters. Pine, Redbud, Dogwood and Oak also have sand or grass volleyball courts nearby the shelter.

• RESERVATION CONFIRMATION: Upon request of park staff, you must be able to provide proof of your reservation with a printed or digital copy of your confirmation letter. Upon request of park staff, you must be able to provide proof of your reservation with a printed or digital copy of your confirmation letter. A reservation list is posted at shelters bi-weekly during the reservable season.

• FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE: When not reserved, use of all Seven Points shelters (Pine, Redbud, Dogwood, Allegheny and Oak) is first-come, first-served. The two, small picnic shelters (Donaldson and Decker shelters) at the Seven Points Beach are nonreservable and therefore ALWAYS first come, first served.

• QUESTIONS?: Contact the Ranger Office at (814) 658-3405 x 0 for additional information.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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6145 Seven Points Rd. Hesston PA 16647

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 814-658-3405

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

• Site Dogwood Shelter, Loop Seven Points Picnic Shelters, Type Group Shelter Electric
• Site Pine Shelter, Loop Seven Points Picnic Shelters, Type Group Shelter Electric
• Site Redbud Shelter, Loop Seven Points Picnic Shelters, Type Group Shelter Electric
• Site Allegheny Shelter, Loop Seven Points Picnic Shelters, Type Group Shelter Electric
• Site Oak Shelter, Loop Seven Points Picnic Shelters, Type Group Shelter Electric

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