Aitch Picnic Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter, not a campground. Overnight stays are not permitted. Operating hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and use of the shelter must conclude by 10:00 p.m. The shelter can be reserved through Recreation.gov or used first-come, first-served when not reserved.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 12:36PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places today and Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 12:36PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High temperatures will exceed 100 degrees in many places today and Friday with even higher heat index values expected. Temperatures will be a few degrees lower on Saturday, but heat risks will continue.
About
Aitch Picnic Shelter is a day-use recreation area located along the western side of Raystown Lake, approximately at its geographic center. The facility is easily accessible from US Route 26 near Marklesburg, Pennsylvania. It offers a group picnic shelter that comfortably accommodates up to 80 people, with approximately 10 tables and 20-amp electrical outlets. The recreation area provides excellent opportunities for fishing and boating. An accessible fishing pier takes advantage of the excellent aquatic habitat in this cove of the 8,300-acre lake. A boat ramp within the facility provides direct access to Raystown Lake. A volleyball court is located within 50 feet of the shelter. Vault restrooms are located about 75 yards from the shelter. There is no potable water at this facility, so visitors should bring their own. Dumpsters are available in adjacent parking lots. The shelter can be reserved through Recreation.gov or used on a first-come, first-served basis when not reserved. Note that parking is not guaranteed with a reservation and operates first-come, first-served in adjacent lots.
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).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| 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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