Raystown Lake
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania8,136 acresView mapDirections
PA DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Raystown Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- 200 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 200.1 ft. Surface area: 8136 acres.
Raystown Lake is a 8,136-acre lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania with a maximum depth of 200 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, PA DEP, last sampled 2017-09-12. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Raystown Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping3 public campgrounds nearby
- Deep water200.1 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water8,136 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Raystown Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Raystown Lake
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for Raystown Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a 5.7 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 5.7µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Max depth
200.1 ft
Surface area
8,136 acres
Shoreline
122.2 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
Recreation & Access
- Tatman RunPublic
- James CreekPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Raystown Lake
- Nancy'S Boat To Shore Campground (pa)1.3 kmReserve
- Tatman Run Picnic Shelter3.3 kmReserve
- Aitch Picnic Shelter4.8 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Raystown Lake
Where is Raystown Lake?
- Raystown Lake is a lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Raystown Lake?
- Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.7 µg/L. Maximum depth: 200.1 ft. Surface area: 8136 acres.
Is Raystown Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Raystown Lake?
- Raystown Lake has a maximum depth of 200.1 feet. The lake covers 8136 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Raystown Lake?
- Raystown Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Tatman Run, James Creek. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Raystown Lake?
- Raystown Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Pennsylvania's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Raystown Lake?
- Raystown Lake has 3 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Nancy'S Boat To Shore Campground (pa), Tatman Run Picnic Shelter, Aitch Picnic Shelter. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Raystown Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles