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Nancy''s Camp Boat to Shore
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NANCY''S CAMP BOAT TO SHORE
NANCY''S CAMP BOAT TO SHORE
Nancys Boat-To-Shore Road
James Creek, Pennsylvania   16657
(lat:40.3445 lon:-78.143) map location
Located in Raystown Lake.
The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Nancy's camp map

Fishing is excellent with small and large mouth bass, muskies, striped bass, and brown trout, abundant in the lake. Trough Creek State Park is nearby across the lake Seven Points and Lake Raystown Resort are both within 8 lake miles. Nearby trails, including Lower Trail Rails to Trails, Terrace Mountain Trail, Old Loggers Trail and Mid State Trail, attract plenty of traffic.Campsites are accessed by boat only. Although remote and primitive, each campsite offers a picnic table and campfire ring. Maximum of two tents permitted per campsite. There are no electric hookups. Vault toilets are available. Some of the campsites are located in open, grassy areas while others are tucked into wooded areas. Potable water must be brought along to the campground as no water is currently available.

Raystown Lake is in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake completely in the state of Pennsylvania.Aitch Boat Launch, James Creek Boat Launch, Seven Points Recreation area, Raystown Lake Visitor Center, Lake Raystown Resort Conference Center and Trough Creek State Park are all nearby.
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Located in Raystown Lake.


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Nancy''s Camp Boat to Shore is located near Altoona, Hollidaysburg and Huntingdon


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Area Campgrounds
Pleasant Hills Resort
Pleasant Hills Drive
Hesston, PA
814-658-3986
Lake Raystown Family Camping Resort
11601 Piney Ridge Road
Huntingdon, PA
814-643-3377
Shy Beaver R.V. Park
1529 Shy Beaver Road
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814-658-3096
Heritage Cove Resort
207 T River Road
Saxton, PA
814-635-3386
Lake Raystown Resort & Lodge
100 Chipmunk Crossing
Entriken, PA
814-658-3500
Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA Holiday
19366 Little Valley Road
Saxton, PA
814-477-1005
Pleasant Hills Campground
12733 Pleasant Hills Drive
Hesston, PA
814-658-3986
Area Fishing Related Businesses
Seven Points Bait & Grocery
7 Points Rd
Hesston, PA
(814) 658-3718
Area Cabins and Lodges
Lake Raystown Resort & Lodge: Ofc
100 Chipmunk Xing
James Creek, PA
(814) 658-3500
Heritage Cove Resort
River Rd
Saxton, PA
(814) 635-3386
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Directions
The campground is a boat to shore facility and therefore is not accessible by driving. Nearest ramps for launching are Aitch and James Creek at Raystown Lake. Aitch is accessible from PA26 in Marklesburg and James Creek is accessible via PA994 near Entriken.

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