Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground (PA)

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A photo of facility NANCY'S BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)
Nancy's Camp Boat to Shore
A photo of facility NANCY'S BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

Available sites

50 total sites

About Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground (PA)

The Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground, in the central region of Raystown Lake, is the perfect secluded getaway camping spot accessible only by boat. Located near both James Creek and Aitch Boat Launch areas, the campground is situated on the shoreline of Raystown Lake away from public roadways. Nancy's camp map 

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

50 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 01, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 02, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 03, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 04, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 05, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 06, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 07, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 08, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 09, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 10, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 11, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 12, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 13, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 14, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 15, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 16, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 17, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 18, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 19, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 20, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 21, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 22, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 23, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 24, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 25, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 26, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 27, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 28, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 29, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 30, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 31, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 32, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 33, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 34, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 35, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 36, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 37, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 38, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 39, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 40, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 42, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 43, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 44, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 45, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 46, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 47, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 48, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 49, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 50, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (108)

What Guests Are Saying

Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground offers a wonderful camping experience, with clean campsites and bathhouses, and excellent fishing opportunities. Many guests appreciate the rustic atmosphere and the quiet, well-maintained environment, with a family-friendly vibe. However, some visitors have noted issues with boat wakes and maintenance, such as tall grass and lack of bathroom supplies, indicating areas for improvement.

Review Summary

3.9
108 reviews
5
45.4%
49
4
21.3%
23
3
20.4%
22
2
3.7%
4
1
9.3%
10

Shelby S

Verified

July 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

2

Be prepared to anchor your boat away from the docking area. The water was really rough because the is not a no wake zone for this camping site. Our boat took a good beating the first night there. The bathrooms were actually pretty nice for outhouse type. Well stocked and maintained, however it was a bit of a walk from the one side of the camp. It’s a lot of work hauling all your stuff including firewood. I’m not sure I would want to do it again.

Bernard F

Verified

August 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

4

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 mi. 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

Verified

August 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

4

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 mi. 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

Bruce S

Verified

August 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

3

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

Verified

August 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

3

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.

MEGAN T

Verified

September 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

1

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

Verified

September 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

1

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!

Richard G

Verified

September 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

3

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

Verified

September 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

3

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.

Bruce S

Verified

July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: NANCYS BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA)

5

beautiful view and a care free weekend. its really a way to slow down.. we love it here at the campsite

Location & Directions for Nancy's Boat to Shore Campground (PA)

6145 Seven Points Road, Hesston, PA 16647 United States

Elevation: 240 ft

Getting There

<p>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 PA99...

Nearest town

Hesston, PA - 9 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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