Aitch Picnic Shelter
Closed — Closed for the season. The shelter operates seasonally and is typically available from spring through fall. Shelter hours when open are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 8:55AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Aitch Picnic Shelter is a group day-use facility managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake, located approximately at the geographic middle of the lake's western shoreline. The shelter is easily accessible from US Route 26 near the town of Marklesburg, Pennsylvania. The facility features one large group shelter that comfortably accommodates up to 80 people, equipped with approximately 10 picnic tables and 20-amp electrical outlets. The shelter is fully accessible and provides scenic views of Raystown Lake. Adjacent to the shelter is a grass volleyball court. Vault restrooms are located approximately 75 yards from the shelter, and dumpsters for trash disposal are available in the adjacent parking lots. Note that potable water is not available at this location. Aitch Recreation Area is popular among shoreline anglers, with lakeside fishing piers and excellent aquatic habitat. The facility includes a boat ramp providing access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake. Nearby attractions include James Creek Boat Launch, Tatman Run Recreation Area, Lake Raystown Resort, Seven Points Recreation Area, and the Seven Points Marina. The shelter operates on a reservation system through Recreation.gov and is available first-come, first-served when not reserved.
Directions
From Huntingdon, continue 10.5 miles southbound along Route 26 to Marklesburg. At Marklesburg, turn left onto Aitch Road (marked by sign). Aitch Road leads directly to the shelter location (0.8 miles).
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kalee.m.anderson@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (814) 658-3405 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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