The Vibe
This is an outdoor-getaway park with an on-site restaurant and easy reach to Raystown Lake. A swimming pool, mini golf, and a playground keep families busy, while fishing and boating on the state's biggest lake sit just up the road.
James Creek RV Resort sits in central Pennsylvania, minutes west of Raystown Lake, the largest lake in the state. There’s a restaurant on site, a pool, mini golf, basketball, and a playground, and the lake’s Seven Points Recreation Area and Allegrippis mountain-bike trails are just up the road.
RV sites run 20, 30, and 50-amp in pull-through and back-in layouts, with ADA-accessible options. Most hold 2 vehicles plus the RV, with free overflow beside the small bathhouse for unhooked boats and trailers. Cabins are available, and pets are welcome for RV campers with no deposit (leash under 6 feet). The office is open Wednesday through Sunday afternoons, closed Monday and Tuesday. Our guide to Raystown Lake camping covers the lake and the launches.
Lincoln Caverns runs daily cave tours, Trough Creek State Park has the gorge hikes and Balanced Rock, and the Swigart antique auto museum opens late May. Huntingdon covers meals and supplies; campgrounds near Huntingdon compares the area.
The cabins book up first in summer. Raystown Lake cabins shows what’s here and what’s nearby. Fall is the quiet season and one of the best, and James Creek shows up in our northern fall RV camping guide. Staying longer? Long-term RV parks near James Creek covers monthly rates.
James Creek RV Resort sits in central Pennsylvania, just minutes west of Raystown Lake, the largest lake in the state.
James Creek runs RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service in both pull-through and back-in layouts, with ADA-accessible options, so families and longer stays both work. Most sites accommodate two vehicles plus the RV, with free overflow parking beside the small bathhouse for unhooked boats and trailers. Cabins and lodging round out the stay types. On-site you'll find a restaurant, swimming pool, mini golf, basketball, a playground, laundry, and RV supplies. Overnight rates start at $40, monthly at $330.
You're off Raystown Road near Raystown Lake, the largest lake in Pennsylvania, with the Seven Points Recreation Area for boating and swimming and the Allegrippis Trails for mountain biking and hiking. Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks runs daily cave tours, and Trough Creek State Park covers gorge hikes and the Balanced Rock. The Swigart Museum, an antique auto collection, opens seasonally from late May. Huntingdon handles meals, groceries, and supply runs.
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Located in central Pennsylvania, James Creek RV Resort is just minutes west of Raystown Lake, the largest lake in the state. Access the resort off Raystown Road via Pioneer Family Lane, just across from Bear Creek RV Dealer.
Directions:
From Raystown Lake Resort:
Head north on Nugget Run toward PA-994 W.
Turn left onto PA-994 W.
Turn left onto PA-26 S.
Turn right onto Pioneer Family Lane.
From Exit 23 (East Freedom, PA):
Head north on Dunnings Hwy/US-220 Bus N/SR3013 toward Freedom St./PA-164 and continue following US-220 Bus N/SR3013.
Turn right onto PA-164.
Stay straight to go onto Woodbury Pike/PA-36/PA-164.
Turn left onto E Main St./PA-164 and continue on PA-164.
Keep left at the fork to continue on PA-164.
Turn left onto Raystown Rd./PA-26.
Turn left onto Pioneer Family Lane.
From State College:
Head southeast on S Allen St. toward Highland Alley.
Continue onto Waupelani Dr.
Turn right onto W Whitehall Rd.
Turn left onto Tadpole Rd.
Turn right onto W Pine Grove Rd./PA-45 and continue on PA-45.
Turn left onto Birmingham Pike/PA-453.
Turn left onto William Penn Hwy./US-22 E.
Turn right onto Old Route 22.
Turn slight right onto Sipes Rd.
Turn slight right onto Hartslog Valley Rd./SR3039.
Turn right onto Raystown Rd./PA-26.
Turn right onto Pioneer Family Lane.
From Huntingdon:
Head northwest on Penn St/PA-26 toward William Smith St. and continue following PA-26.
Stay straight to go onto Ridge Rd., which becomes Fairgrounds Rd.
Turn left onto Raystown Rd./PA-26.
Turn right onto Pioneer Family Lane.