Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Raystown Lake, near Hesston, Pennsylvania.
Summary
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground sits in Raystown Lake, about 80 miles (straight line) from Winchester. Expect 50 overnight sites, with a nightly fee of $15. Camping is reservable on Recreation.gov. Reported facilities include Wi-Fi.
Amenities
- 📶Wi-Fi
- 🐕Pet-friendly
- 🔥Fire rings
- 🍖Grills
- 🪑Picnic tables
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. A missing item means not reported, not necessarily absent.
Map: trails and roads near Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground
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How it compares
- With 50 sites it is the #19 largest of 29 Pennsylvania campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($15) is $5 above the Pennsylvania median of $10/night.
- There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 50 of 50 sites; campfires allowed on 50 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~80 mi, Pittsburgh ~98 mi, Baltimore ~109 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTents
Fee notes from the agency: April-October $15.00/night. Off season free.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
28.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.9 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 1.2 miIntermediate: 6.3 miExpert: 4.1 miUnrated: 17.3 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 1.2 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Mountain Trail | 0.9 mi | 1.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Nicholas Crum Trail | 2.2 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cleavon Trail | 2.3 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Allegheny Trail | 2.6 mi | 3.9 | Black | OSM | |
| Pipeline Trail | 2.7 mi | 2.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Clever Trail | 2.8 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Horsefly Trail | 2.9 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Barrel Bay Trail | 3.2 mi | 2.4 | Blue | OSM | |
| Dirt Surfer Trail | 3.3 mi | 0.4 | Blue | OSM | |
| Kendig Road | 3.4 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cass Pipe Trail | 3.4 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Over There Trail | 3.4 mi | 3.2 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 11 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trough Creek Campground Private campground |
1.6 | PA | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Hemlock Hideaway Campground Private campground |
3.6 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| James Creek RV Resort By RJourney Private campground |
3.7 | PA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Seven Points Raystown Lake |
4.3 | PA | — | 267 | E 50A | 80 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Lake Raystown Resort Private campground |
4.4 | PA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Newburg Family Campground Private campground |
5.4 | PA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.