Description

Susquehannock is located on the 8,300 acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is old oak-hickory forest abutting the bases of mountain ridges, cliffs, and caves. Downstream from the lake is a gentle flowing river.

Recreation season temperatures range from the 60's to lower 90's, with 3 to 4 inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days pleasant throughout the spring and fall. In the winter the temperature ranges from the teens to the 40's, with an average of 60 - 80 inches of snow.

The campground is only 3 miles from groceries, bait, tackle, gas and a full service marina. Huntingdon, located 14 miles north, offers groceries, shopping, banking, physicians, hospital, vehicle service, restaurants and theaters. Penn State University is located 50 miles away; shopping malls are located 45 miles away in Altoona. Other attractions include the Lincoln and Indian Caverns, Altoona Railroader's Museum, Broad Top Railroad, Juanita College, and the Swigart Antique Car Museum.

Summer activities include: Huntingdon Springfest, Raystown Lake Cleanup Day (last Saturday in August). Some fall activities include Hartslog Day and Octoberfest (both in October). There are also trails nearby, including Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail. Winter skiing is also available. There is lake, stream and river fishing, as well as hunting for deer, turkey, grouse and Canadian geese.

Local wildlife consists of white tailed deer, wild turkey, grouse, Canadian geese, pheasants, bald eagles, osprey, blue heron, and the occasional black bear. Campers should beware of evening skunk visits and the occasional copperhead snake.