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Paddleboats at Tussey Mountain

Take a leisurely float on Tussey Pond, surrounded by more relaxing ways to spend a summer day than you have summer days to fill!

Raystown Lake Region, your summer fun destination

Go boating in the Raystown Lake Region: the Juniata River, and Whipple Lake at Whipple Dam State Park. Canoeing, kayaking and water skiing also enjoyed here!

Visit any of the locations below for your next boating excursion! Locations are listed by proximity to State College, PA from the closest to within about an hour's drive.

Boat Rentals:

Heritage Cove Resort
(814) 635-3386
Canoe & Kayak Rental

Lake Raystown Resort - (28.98 miles)
(814) 658-3500 ext. 176
Jon fishing boats, Pontoon boats, Canoes, and Houseboats
Website

Seven Points Marina
(814) 658-3074
Rental fleet of fishing boats, ski pontoon boats and 18 houseboats

Boating Areas:

Stone Valley Recreation Area - (0.81 miles)
Route 26
State College, PA 16802
(814) 863-1164
Administered by Penn State, a wide variety of activities for all ages.

Stone Valley Recreation Area - (1.17 miles)
17 miles from State College, on SR 1029
Business Office: 108 Business Services Bldg
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-0762
Located in the scenic woodlands of central Pennsylvania, this 700 acre park features rustic looking facilities in a natural setting.

Whipple Dam State Park - (7.63 miles)
RR 2 Box 118
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-1800
A beautiful day use area, the 256-acre Whipple Dam State Park is a delightful and quiet place to visit, indulge in a refreshing dip, bird watch and more.
Handicapped accessible

Poe Valley State Park - (19.67 miles)
1405 New Lancaster Valley Rd.
Milroy, PA 17063
(814) 349-2460
Cozy Poe Valley State Park is nestled in a rugged mountain valley in Centre County. Seemingly endless forests surround the 25-acre Poe Lake.
Handicapped accessible

Foster J. Sayers Dam - (23.02 miles)
Route 150
Blanchard, PA 16826
(814) 625-2775
This 100-foot high and 1.3 mile long dam forms Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir. Completed in 1969, the reservoir is named in honor of Foster Joseph Sayers.

Seven Points Marina - (28.98 miles)
RD 1, Raystown Lake
Hesston, PA 16647
(814) 658-3074
Offering 17 fully equipped rental houseboats. Cruise 118 miles of shoreline. Guided tours available.
Handicapped accessible
Website

Havenview Riverfront Retreat Campground - (32.14 miles)
PO Box 394
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-2841
This retreat is a seasonal campground that offers rental camping lots. Guests bring their own boats and can use the riverfront docks.
Handicapped accessible

Riverview Park Woodward Township - (32.55 miles)
86 Riverside Terr.
Lock Haven, PA 17745
(570) 748-6871
Riverview Park, on the banks of the West Branch Susquehanna River, offers recreational facilities, wildlife viewing, birding, children's play area, paved hiking/biking path and more.
Handicapped accessible

Proud Mary Showboat at Lake Raystown Resort - (36.59 miles)
100 Chipmunk Crossing
Entriken, PA 16638
(814) 658-3500
A Mississippi-style paddle wheeler, which has been on the lake for the last 20 years. Guided tours available.

Curwensville Lake Recreation Area - (37.53 miles)
1290 Lake Dr.
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 765-5734
Located just 15 minutes from Exit 120 of I-80, Curwensville Lake Recreation Area offers secluded camping spots, many with a spectacular lake view.
Handicapped accessible

Kettle Creek State Park - (40.6 miles)
97 Kettle Creek Park Ln.
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 923-6004
Kettle Creek State Park consists of 1,793 acres along Kettle Creek in western Clinton County. The park is in a valley surrounded by mountainous terrain and wilderness.
Handicapped accessible

Little Buffalo State Park - (41.68 miles)
1579 State Park Rd.
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-9255
Little Buffalo State Park is located near Newport. Besides having extensive picnic areas, hiking trails and a lake for fishing and boating, the park is steeped in history.

McCall Dam State Park - (42.87 miles)
RR 2 Box 314
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 988-5557
In 1850, an early settler built a dam on White Deer Creek to provide power to his large sawmill and shingle mill. Now, it's a great place to visit!
Handicapped accessible

Sinnemahoning State Park - (44.14 miles)
8288 First Fork Rd.
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8401
Located at the first fork of the Sinnemahoning Creek, this park offers a picturesque view of surrounding peaks and deep valleys. The habitat supports the American eagle, black bear, and more.
Handicapped accessible

Little Pine State Park - (46.32 miles)
4205 Little Pine Creek Road
Waterville, PA 17776
(570) 753-6000
Little Pine State Park is in a beautiful mountain section of the Tiadaghton State Forest.
Handicapped accessible

Warriors Path State Park - (46.42 miles)
Trough Creek State Park, James Creek
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 658-3847
The 349-acre Warriors Path State Park lies very near the famous path used by the Iroquois in raids and wars with the Cherokees and other American Indians in southern Pennsylvania.
Handicapped accessible

Halfway Lake Dam - (50.97 miles)
Route 192
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-1455
The Halfway Lake Dam, located in R. B. Winter State Park, is a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors can hike, swim, fish, and more at the park.

Millersburg Ferry Boats - (51.36 miles)
North St. and Ferryboat Landing
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2442
Oldest transportation system in Pennsylvania - historic wooden sternwheel paddle ferryboats.
Handicapped accessible

Susquehanna State Park - (51.61 miles)
Arch St.
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 988-5557
This 20-acre riverfront recreational area is in the city of Williamsport.
Handicapped accessible

Hiawatha Paddlewheeler - (52.33 miles)
1500 W. 3rd Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2500
Cruises available on the scenic Susquehanna River, May - October. Food, beverages and souvenirs onboard.
Handicapped accessible

Little Pine Bottom State Park - (52.34 miles)
4205 Little Pine Creek Road
Waterville, PA 17776
(570) 753-6000
2,158-acre park in a mountain section of Tiadaghton State Forest in the Appalachian Mountain region.

Little Pine State Park - (52.35 miles)
4205 Little Pine Creek Rd.
Waterville, PA 17776
(570) 753-6000
Camping, hiking, beach, picnicking, fishing, boating, scenic views. Scenic Overlook: McKees Run Vista.

Irwin Run Canoe Launch - (63.43 miles)
RR 1
Portland Mills, PA 15853
(814) 723-5150
The Irwin Run Canoe Launch offers handicapped accessible fishing areas, parking areas and restroom facilities, as well as a boat launch ramp and picnic areas.
Handicapped accessible

Hemlock Lake Park - (64.77 miles)
Hemlock Lake Rd.
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(724) 463-8636
Hemlock Lake Park features a 60-acre lake available for boating and fishing. The park also has areas available for picnicking, hunting, hiking, and watching nature.