Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach

6993 Seven Points Rd, Hesston, PA 16647

The main swim beach at 8,300-acre Raystown Lake — the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania. Two sections: a shallow sandy area for kids and a larger concrete-bottom zone. Flush toilets, showers, changing rooms, concession stand, water trampolines, playground, and sandboxes. Open dawn to dusk Memorial Day–Labor Day.

Ideal for a beach walk.

81°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 3 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 2 mph.

Weather

  • 81°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
85 Sunbathe
88 Walk
67 Fish
80 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
3 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Sunny
Water Temp
Next High Tide
9:51 PM
1.1 ft · in 28m
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:37 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
2:39 AM Low 0.5 ft
9:24 AM High 1.8 ft
4:51 PM Low 0.5 ft
9:51 PM High 1.1 ft
Today Jun 3
81°

Sunny

0%
85
Thu Jun 4
86°

Sunny

0%
85
Fri Jun 5
88°

Mostly Sunny

0%
85
Sat Jun 6
87°

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

22%
52
Sun Jun 7
83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

52%
39
Mon Jun 8
78°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%
81
Tue Jun 9
79°

Mostly Sunny

12%
85
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Minor
7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Major
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Parking

Ample paved lot.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas; not on swim beach.

Entry Fee

Free (day-use parking)

Address

6993 Seven Points Rd, Hesston, PA 16647

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Is Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas; not on swim beach.

Is there an entry fee at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach?

Entry to Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach?

Amenities at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach include beach, water trampolines, playground, bathhouse, flush toilets, showers, concession, sandboxes.

When is the water warmest at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach?

Inland lakes peak in July and August at 75-80°F and hold warmth longer than tidal beaches. Swimming comfortable from mid-June through September.

Where is Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach located?

Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach is in Huntingdon County, PA, at 6993 Seven Points Rd, Hesston, PA 16647.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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