Camping Choices for Creation Festival
For those of you looking for other camping options during Creation Festival 2011, my sister and I took a day trip to check out campgrounds in the area. We recommend the following, although most of them, which are 20-40 minutes from Agape Farm, probably are already booked for that weekend:- Lake Raystown Resort Lodge and Conference Center
- Lake Raystown Family Camping Resort
- Pleasant Hills Resort
- Happy Trails Campground
- Seven Points Campground at Raystown Lake
- Trough Creek State Park
- Cowans Gap State Park
Pennsylvania, Hesston: Seven Points Campground
Distance: 14.74 Miles NW
Raystown Lake is a beautiful lake, and the Army Corps campgrounds are excellent; however, there are no sites available for the July 4th weekend (the last I checked). There are some private campgrounds near Seven Points -- I'll look for my notes and post information on them when I get the chance.
Distance: 14.74 Miles NW
Raystown Lake is a beautiful lake, and the Army Corps campgrounds are excellent; however, there are no sites available for the July 4th weekend (the last I checked). There are some private campgrounds near Seven Points -- I'll look for my notes and post information on them when I get the chance.
Pennsylvania, Huntingdon: Greenwood Furnace State Park
Distance: 14.88 Miles NW
Although the directions indicate that this State Park is only 15 miles away, we found this not to be the case and did not bother to drive to this park since it seemed to be an hour or so from Agape Farm.
Distance: 14.88 Miles NW
Although the directions indicate that this State Park is only 15 miles away, we found this not to be the case and did not bother to drive to this park since it seemed to be an hour or so from Agape Farm.
Pennsylvania, Burnt Cabins: Ye Olde Mill Campground
Distance: 18.06 Miles SW
This small RV park has a nice store and friendly staff, but it is basically an RV park (if I recall correctly, it has full hookups). If you are looking for a true camping experience, Cowans Gap State Park is 8 miles from here, and it is a beautiful park (we had many family reunions there when I was a child). Cowans Gap is probably an 40-minute drive on back roads to Agape Farm.
Pennsylvania, Lewistown: Waterside Campground and RV Park (formerly known as The Locust)
This park is along the river near an industrial area where a good number of sites are seasonal, with campers permanently on site. The sites are a nice size but this park is about 40 minutes to Agape Farm. There is a private campground that we passed 20 minutes before -- I'll look for my notes and post the information when I get the chance.
Distance: 24.36 Miles NEDistance: 18.06 Miles SW
This small RV park has a nice store and friendly staff, but it is basically an RV park (if I recall correctly, it has full hookups). If you are looking for a true camping experience, Cowans Gap State Park is 8 miles from here, and it is a beautiful park (we had many family reunions there when I was a child). Cowans Gap is probably an 40-minute drive on back roads to Agape Farm.
Pennsylvania, Lewistown: Waterside Campground and RV Park (formerly known as The Locust)
This park is along the river near an industrial area where a good number of sites are seasonal, with campers permanently on site. The sites are a nice size but this park is about 40 minutes to Agape Farm. There is a private campground that we passed 20 minutes before -- I'll look for my notes and post the information when I get the chance.
UPDATE:
Here are two private campgrounds that we saw on our day trip to Raystown Lake; both are located just before the entrance to Seven Points Campground:
- Happy Trails Campground - PO Box 83, Hesston, PA 16647; Phone 1-814-658-3901
or 1-814-458-3101; or Email them at trail@hereintown.net. Come camp with the Happy Trail's at our beautiful wooded, relaxing atmosphere! Only 3 minutes to Seven Points Marina and beautiful Raystown Lake. - Pleasant Hills Campground - Box 86, HESSTON, PA 16647; (814) 658-3986; Pets Allowed; Located in the Heart of Raystown Lake Country. Welcomes you to luxury and primitive family camping.
- Idle Acres Campground - 120 Idle Acres, McVeytown, PA 17051; (717) 899-6307
When I did a search for Pleasant Hills Resort, I got this hit:
Hemlock Hideaway Campground, (click on name to access website) Box 189 B1, James Creek, PA 16657 Phone: (814) 658-3663 Pets allowed!
Little Valley Log Cabins (click on name to access website) Jerry and Linda Hoffsmith 900 Snyder Rd. Annville, PA 17003 (717) 838-1688
Pioneer Family Campground - 2016 Pioneer Family Lane, Jamescreek, Pa. 16657 (814) 658-CAMP or info@pioneerfamilycampground.com Privately owned, open all year round. Located on Rt. 26 South of Huntingdon, app. 12 miles. Sites with 50 amp. electric, cable TV, water and pump out service provided. Activities: Arcade, miniature golf, playground, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, heated in ground pool, wooded walking trails, fishing pond, picnic pavilion. Free boat parking for campers. Minutes from Raystown Lake. NEW - Country Store with hot foods and ice cream.
Dufflane Cabin Rentals - Year-round cabin rentals, located in the heart of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania's famous hunting and fishing paradise. (814) 448-2369 Mailing Address: 21749 Coles Valley Rd Robertsdale, PA 16674 E-mail dufflane@atlanticbb.net
Heritage Cove Resort - Marina/Campground (click on name to access website)
Located at the 'Gaetway to Raystown Lake' in Saxton, PA. Features" deluxe cabins with fireplace, queen sized beds, full bath & kitchen (linens provided). General store with laundry & snack bar. All campsites have electric, water & sewage hookups. Marina & day launch available. 814-635-3386
Located at the 'Gaetway to Raystown Lake' in Saxton, PA. Features" deluxe cabins with fireplace, queen sized beds, full bath & kitchen (linens provided). General store with laundry & snack bar. All campsites have electric, water & sewage hookups. Marina & day launch available. 814-635-3386
Mountain Water Chalets - (click on name to access website) Rte. 26, One mile south of Marklesburg Chalets with two, three and four bedrooms. All amenities. 814-239-2225
Anglers, Antlers & Aquafun - Spend a week or weekend at beautiful Raystown Lake in a cabin nestled on a hillside one mile from Shy Beaver Boat Launch. Sleeps 6-8. A/C, TV, VCR, Dishwasher included. 717-684-8274.
Raystown Country Homes - Huntingdon (814) 643-1990 - E-mail: prkplace@penn.com
Trough Creek Cabins - (click on name to access website)
Cedar Hill Bed & Breakfast (pictured at right) (click on name to access website)HC-01 Box 26, RTE 45, Spruce Creek, PA 16683
(888) 764-9790 - E-mail at cedarhill2@aol.com
Lanes Country Homestead, (click on name to access website) HCR~1 Box 54, Cassville,814-448-3351 Spend a week or a weekend in the country...live in an 18th century American home. E-mail: Lnshomestead@hcworkshop.com
Shy Beaver Lakeview Estates - (click on name to access website) RR1 Box 68B, James Creek, PA 16657 800-673-9211. A beautiful woodland community of contemporary cedar and log homes. Home sales and vacation rentals.
Lake Cottages, (click on name to access website) Hesston (814) 658-3824
Raystown Guest House - Howes-on-the-Hill - South Broad Street, Broad Top City, PA 16621 Phone: 814-635-3956 Contact: Alice Lemin, alicek@pennswoods.net
Spacious 11-room house only 20 minutes from Raystown Lake located on top of Broad Top Mountain. Fully furnished house with 5 bedrooms, and two 3rd-floor dormitory rooms. Sleeping space for 20-22 persons.
Spacious 11-room house only 20 minutes from Raystown Lake located on top of Broad Top Mountain. Fully furnished house with 5 bedrooms, and two 3rd-floor dormitory rooms. Sleeping space for 20-22 persons.
Bitter Goose Lodge - (click on name to access website) Cassville, 814-448-3384
Raystown Resort Camping Cabins - (click on name to access website) Lake Raystown Resort & Lodge, 100 Chipmunk Crossing, Entriken, PA 16638 (814) 658-3500
Lay-Z Pine Lane Cabin, Hesston (717) 236-8115
Pleasant Hills Resort, Hesston (814) 658-3986
Aunt Susie's Country Vacations, Hesston (814) 658-3638 or 1-888-2-DA-LAKE - E-mail: vacation@auntsusies.com
Snyder's Run Cottage Rentals - One mile to Raystown Lake Access. Fully furnished, A/C, Dish TV, Tub & Shower, appliances, linens, picnic table, gas grill, gas fireplace. Cottage sleeps 4 and the two story house sleeps 8-10. Daily, weekend and weekly rates. Boat parking and camping sites availible. JSM Realty 800-633-1304.
Seven Points Vacation Rentals, Hesston (814) 658-3901
Shy Beaver RV Park, James Creek (814) 658-3096
Warrior Ridge Hideaway, Hesston (click on name to access website)(888) 231-4829 - E-mail: hideaway@mindworks.net
Ripka's Cottages, (click on name to access website) at Lake Raystown, Huntingdon, PA (814) 643-4206
Raystown Lake Seven Points Lodge (click on name to access website) PO Box 78, Hesston, Pa 16647 (814) 658-2088
Canoe Creek, Modern Cabins: (click on name to access website) Eight modern cabins, sleep 6, modern showers/toilets and they overlook the lake. Pets are prohibited in all state park overnight areas.
Jenny Springs Cabin, (click on name to access website) R.D.#1 Box 136, Huntingdon (814) 627-5311 The cabin is completely furnished keeping the country/nature look, and has modern utilities and satellite TV. Located outside of Barree, 3 miles from Alexandria off Route 22, 11 miles from Huntingdon.
7 Points Rental - two miles from seven points recreation area. Newly constructed country house. 4 bedrooms and loft sleeps 10 comfortably. Large deck overlooking woods, rec room and Great Room with fireplace. Rates and Contact on website.
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