About Tatman Run Picnic Shelter
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (6)
What Guests Are Saying
The location of Tatman Run Picnic Shelter is highly praised, with a spacious pavilion and a playground that kids enjoy. Although the hill to the beach can be tiring, it offers a good exercise opportunity. Fishing was also a pleasant activity for visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
The location of Tatman Run Picnic Shelter is highly praised, with a spacious pavilion and a playground that kids enjoy. Although the hill to the beach can be tiring, it offers a good exercise opportunity. Fishing was also a pleasant activity for visitors.
Review Summary
Teresa W
August 7, 2024
We loved the location! The pavilion was a nice size. The kids loved the playground. Going up and down the hill to get to the beach is a little tiring but good to get in the exercise! We also enjoyed fishing.
Teresa W
August 7, 2024
We loved the location! The pavilion was a nice size. The kids loved the playground. Going up and down the hill to get to the beach is a little tiring but good to get in the exercise! We also enjoyed fishing.
Diane - Pennsylvania Striped Bass Assoc. T
June 19, 2022
The Pennsylvania Striped Bass Assoc. has been having picnics/meetings at Tatman a couple of times a year and we really like to location and the view you have at the Tatman pavilion. There is only one thing that we found that is a little inconvenient, and that is the grill pit. The grates do not lift up out of the way to add the charcoal like some of the other locations and it can be difficult to get the charcoal where you need it. (This could be something new that was changed recently) Also it would be helpful if there was some type of can or someplace to dispose of the coals left in the grill bottom and a hand shovel or scoop to remove them. Unfortunately I understand this is probably something that you will not do because of the ignorance of some people who like to destroy things in public areas that are impossible to monitor on a regular basis, but it is an idea that we thought of.
Diane - Pennsylvania Striped Bass Assoc. T
June 19, 2022
The Pennsylvania Striped Bass Assoc. has been having picnics/meetings at Tatman a couple of times a year and we really like to location and the view you have at the Tatman pavilion. There is only one thing that we found that is a little inconvenient, and that is the grill pit. The grates do not lift up out of the way to add the charcoal like some of the other locations and it can be difficult to get the charcoal where you need it. (This could be something new that was changed recently) Also it would be helpful if there was some type of can or someplace to dispose of the coals left in the grill bottom and a hand shovel or scoop to remove them. Unfortunately I understand this is probably something that you will not do because of the ignorance of some people who like to destroy things in public areas that are impossible to monitor on a regular basis, but it is an idea that we thought of.
Lynn S
September 3, 2021
Perfect setting for our event. Very friendly rangers
Lynn S
September 3, 2021
Perfect setting for our event. Very friendly rangers
Location Tatman Run Picnic Shelter
Address:
6145 Seven Points Rd.
Hesston, PA, 16647
United States
From southbound Rt. 26 at Rt. 22, continue approximately 16 miles to the second blinking yellow light. Turn left on Rt. 994 towards Tatman Run (marked by sign). Continue another 4 miles. Just past the Lake Raystown Resort, turn left into Tatman Run (marked by sign).
The campground is accessible via Route 22 and Route 26, which are major roads in the area. Route 994 also provides direct access to Tatman Run.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.3106 / -78.171
Elevation: 250 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Picnic shelter hours are to 10:00 p.m. 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.
- ELECTRICITY: This shelter DOES NOT have electricity. Generators MAY be used at discretion of park ranger staff. Please call 814-658-3405 x 0 to request permission at least 1 week prior to your reservation date.
- 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 the 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. Returning picnic tables to their original positions underneath the shelter. Shelters will be inspected upon your departure and violators will be prosecuted.
- DECORATIONS: Permanent fasteners that are difficult to remove and may damage the shelter CANNOT be used to affix or hang decorations, such as nails, staples, wire, etc. 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, music group, bounce house, portable toilets, or other structure that sits outside of the footprint of the shelter, 2. Your event attendance 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.
- PLAYGROUND: There is a playground 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. A reservation list is posted at shelters bi-weekly during the reservable season.
- ACCESSIBLITY: This shelter is accessible to wheelchairs. It is recommended that disabled individuals drive to vault restrooms due to walking distance of the facilities.
- FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVE: When not reserved, use of shelter is first-come, first-served.
- QUESTIONS?: Contact the Ranger Office at (814) 658-3405 x 0 for additional information
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
