MATTHEW D
May 24, 2021
We reserved the Aitch pavilion to use as tournament headquarters for a 2 day musky tournament. It worked out exceptionally well.
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About Aitch Picnic Shelter
Aitch Recreation Area is located approximately near the geographic middle of Raystown Lake along the western side. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 26 and offers a great location for picnicking and fishing on an accessible pier.
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- Volleyball Court
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MATTHEW D
May 21, 2022
We held a fishing tournament with around 60 participants and the Aitch Pavilion was used as our "base". It is centrally located in the lake and worked out perfect for our event.
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MATTHEW D
May 15, 2023
Nice conveniently located close to boat launch
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Richanda M
July 3, 2023
The area around the Aitch Pavilion is beautiful. There are plenty of picnic tables and parking. The electric outlets are helpful, but bring an extension cord. Everyone at the picnic enjoyed walking on the fishing dock and watching the boats come and go.
The grass around the pavilion was left to grow too high before it was cut and the cut grass was not picked up so it stuck to our shoes and the children couldn't play in the grassy area without getting dead grass on them. The bathrooms were not emptied lately, so they smelled badly, and they were dirty. I took gloves and Clorox wipes to clean the toilets.
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Location & Directions for Aitch Picnic Shelter
6145 Seven Points Rd., Hesston, PA 16647 United States
Elevation: 244 ft
Getting There
Aitch is located near the town of Marklesburg, PA. From Huntingdon continue 10.5 mi southbound along Rt. 26 to Marklesburg. At Markelsburg turn left onto Aitch Road (marked by sign). Aitch Road leads directly to the Shelter location (0.8 mi).
Highway access
Aitch Picnic Shelter is accessible via Route 26, which is approximately 10.5 miles north of the shelter location.
Policies & Rules
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- Use of shelter must conclude by 10:00 p.m.
- PARKING: !!!VERY IMPORTANT!!!: Reserving this shelter DOES NOT guarantee parking. Parking is first-come, first-serve in adjacent lots. To ensure everyone in your party can park on the day of your reservation, be sure your group arrives early in the day and maximizes carpooling , ESPECIALLY on busy weekends. Parking in undesignated spaces (i.e. grass, areas lining parking lots, etc.) may result in citation.
- WATER: This shelter DOES NOT have potable water.
- RESTROOMS: Vault restrooms are located approximately 75 yards from this shelter. Portable toilet rentals are permitted at discretion of park ranger staff. Portable toilets may not be placed more than 24 hours in advance of your reservation and must be removed upon departure. Please call 814-658-3405 x. 0 to request permission at least 30 days prior to your reservation date.
- DUMPSTERS: Trash cans are not located at the shelter, but dumpsters are located in adjacent parking lots for your convenience.
- CLEANUP: Prior to your departure, your group is responsible for cleaning up the shelter area. Remove all decorations, directional signs, tape, tacks, confetti, food, and other trash from the grills, floors, overhead rafters, posts, etc. Return picnic tables to their original positions underneath the shelter. Shelters will be inspected upon your departure and violators will be prosecuted.
- DECORATIONS: Permanent fasteners, such as nails, staples, wire, etc., that are difficult to remove and may damage the shelter CANNOT be used to affix or hang decorations. Thumb tacks, tape, and other easily removable fasteners are encouraged. Reservation holder is responsible for any damages to facility.
- SPECIAL EVENTS: You are REQUIRED to request a special event permit at least 60 days in advance of your reservation if your event includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: 1. You are setting up a large event tent, entertainment group (i.e. band), bounce house, portable toilets, or other structure that sits outside of the footprint of the shelter, 2. Your event attendance well exceeds the capacity of the shelter, 3. Your event involves vendors, fundraising, food sales, or the exchange of money on government property. Contact the Ranger Office at (814) 658-3405 x 0 to request a special event permit application.
- PETS: Pets are permitted but must be penned, caged, on a leash under six feet in length, or otherwise be physically restrained. Remove and dispose of all pet waste.
- VOLLEYBALL: There is a grass volleyball court located within 50 feet of this shelter.
- RESERVATION CONFIRMATION: Upon request of park staff, you must be able to provide proof of your reservation with a printed or digital copy of your confirmation letter. Upon request of park staff, you must be able to provide proof of your reservation with a printed or digital copy of your confirmation letter. A reservation list is posted at shelters bi-weekly during the reservable season.
- FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE: When not reserved, use of this shelter is first-come, first-served.
- QUESTIONS?: Contact the Ranger Office at (814) 658-3405 x 0 for additional information.
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