About Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground (PA)
Number of accommodations: 50
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2026 Season availability
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Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp
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Reviews (98)
What Guests Are Saying
Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground is praised for its relaxing atmosphere, beautiful views, and well-maintained grounds, creating a pleasant experience for visitors. Many appreciate the quiet, family-friendly environment and the unique boat access that keeps the campground less crowded. However, some guests noted issues with grass height and bathroom supplies, suggesting areas for improvement.
What Guests Are Saying
Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground is praised for its relaxing atmosphere, beautiful views, and well-maintained grounds, creating a pleasant experience for visitors. Many appreciate the quiet, family-friendly environment and the unique boat access that keeps the campground less crowded. However, some guests noted issues with grass height and bathroom supplies, suggesting areas for improvement.
Review Summary
Bruce S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
beautiful view and a care free weekend. its really a way to slow down.. we love it here at the campsite
Bruce S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
beautiful view and a care free weekend. its really a way to slow down.. we love it here at the campsite
Richard G
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
Plus side. Wonderful views and an excellent location on the lake. Negitive. Rustic bathrooms are fine. But, to be there for four days and not have one cleaning service, is not a good way to get a positive review. Bathroom accommodations were horrible! Been here many times. This time ruined our trip. Not going back.
Richard G
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
Plus side. Wonderful views and an excellent location on the lake. Negitive. Rustic bathrooms are fine. But, to be there for four days and not have one cleaning service, is not a good way to get a positive review. Bathroom accommodations were horrible! Been here many times. This time ruined our trip. Not going back.
MEGAN T
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
I saw it said “boat in” but if I was never taught what that was how was I supposed to clearly know. After driving 2 hours we were stranded and no hotels would accept us due to it going on 2am before we could figure out what to do. We eventually found a campground that would let us stay after so late. But the experience was AWFUL. It should make you CONFIRM that you’re sure you’d like a boat in camping spot with an explanation of what “boat in” means before allowing a person to book it. I assume we aren’t the only ones to experience this. If it said “boat access only” or “no vehicle entrance, boat only” that would have been a clear explanation. Of course I also couldn’t get my money back. I later found out by researching what it meant. If it states it somewhere in there description it’s really small and easy to miss. So be sure you have a way to ride a boat there if you camp here!
MEGAN T
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
I saw it said “boat in” but if I was never taught what that was how was I supposed to clearly know. After driving 2 hours we were stranded and no hotels would accept us due to it going on 2am before we could figure out what to do. We eventually found a campground that would let us stay after so late. But the experience was AWFUL. It should make you CONFIRM that you’re sure you’d like a boat in camping spot with an explanation of what “boat in” means before allowing a person to book it. I assume we aren’t the only ones to experience this. If it said “boat access only” or “no vehicle entrance, boat only” that would have been a clear explanation. Of course I also couldn’t get my money back. I later found out by researching what it meant. If it states it somewhere in there description it’s really small and easy to miss. So be sure you have a way to ride a boat there if you camp here!
Bruce S
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
When parking the trailer, people on either side of my truck were out of their parking spaces which made us center over the line. We got a ticket for not parking correctly. The others did not. But the cam site was to be expected and the wardens were pleasant to talk to when checking on the sites.
Bruce S
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
When parking the trailer, people on either side of my truck were out of their parking spaces which made us center over the line. We got a ticket for not parking correctly. The others did not. But the cam site was to be expected and the wardens were pleasant to talk to when checking on the sites.
Bernard F
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
I canoed in from James Creek Boat Launch with two canoes and two teenage grandchildren. We did it old school. The trip was about 1.5 miles. We appreciated the no wake area and wish there was one at Nancy's. I took Boy Scout Troop 42 from Tomstown, Pa there 40 years ago. There was a sandy beach at that time, and I don't remember having to bring water. A good time was had by all, and the weather was perfect. During the week Nancy's is not very busy. There were only five sites occupied.
Sincerely,
Bernie Frank
Bernard F
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
I canoed in from James Creek Boat Launch with two canoes and two teenage grandchildren. We did it old school. The trip was about 1.5 miles. We appreciated the no wake area and wish there was one at Nancy's. I took Boy Scout Troop 42 from Tomstown, Pa there 40 years ago. There was a sandy beach at that time, and I don't remember having to bring water. A good time was had by all, and the weather was perfect. During the week Nancy's is not very busy. There were only five sites occupied.
Sincerely,
Bernie Frank
Location Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground (PA)
Address:
6145 Seven Points Road
Hesston, PA, 16647
United States
The campground is a boat to shore facility and therefore is not accessible by driving. Nearest ramps for launching are Aitch and James Creek at Raystown Lake. Aitch is accessible from PA26 in Marklesburg and James Creek is accessible via PA994 near Entriken.
The nearest major roads are PA26 in Marklesburg and PA994 near Entriken, which provide access to the nearest boat ramps at Aitch and James Creek respectively. These roads are the primary routes for reaching the campground via boat.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.3451 / -78.1422
Elevation: 240 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
