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Lake Raystown Resort

Lake Raystown Resort

2.8(51 reviews)
62.2 km
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Beautiful lake. We rented a paddle board and kayak. It was quiet and pretty. We used our camper but…read moreused their showers and they were great. Clean and spacious. We will definitely be returning.

The amount of money being made at this facility, with so few improvements to the grounds and…read moreamenities, is absolutely pathetic! Half of the dock slips sink into the water when you walk on them. Some have no cleats, and others have wood that is completely rotted. The gas and rental shack is practically sitting in the water, especially along the back portion of the building. These facilities are in desperate need of repairs and upgrades. The only thing that is reasonably priced is Best Way Pizza, and the staff there are superb! Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the restaurant. We ate there twice and have no reason to return. The interior looks the same as it did 20-plus years ago and smells just as old. On top of that, the prices are far too high for what you get. I can't comment on the Proud Mary cruise because, in the 30-plus years my family has been visiting Raystown, we have never taken a cruise. Hopefully, that experience is better than many of the other amenities the facility offers. The grounds themselves need significant attention. Trees need to be trimmed back so they aren't scratching campers as they drive through to their campsites. Parking is atrocious, and the check-in area is far too small to accommodate today's larger campers. We were actually yelled at for parking in the grass while loading our boat, even though staff could clearly see what we were doing and that we would have moved as soon as we finished. Meanwhile, cars have been parked in the grass throughout the season. Where were the security guards then? The inconsistent enforcement of the rules is frustrating. Considering the amount of money being charged, the facilities should be in much better condition. The cost of staying here should come with well-maintained grounds, safe docks, and amenities that justify the prices visitors are expected to pay. My aunt stayed at the Lodge this summer and booked a lake-view room. What a joke! Maybe if the trees were trimmed back, guests might actually be able to see the lake. Another major disappointment is the cost for boat slip holders. People are paying $3,000-$6,000 per season to keep their boats in a slip. On top of that, they are charged a utility premium of $400-$700 per season and still aren't provided with internet access. For those kinds of prices, you would expect better amenities and more value for your money. How can these fees be justified when basic services like internet access aren't included? After more than 30 years of visiting Raystown, it's disappointing to see so little improvement in so many areas. In comparison, 7 Points is much nicer and far more affordable, although they are strict about their rules. Visitors and seasonal slip holders pay good money to enjoy these facilities, and they deserve safe docks, well-maintained grounds, adequate parking, and amenities that justify the cost. It's time for some serious investment in maintenance, upgrades, and customer experience. The prices continue to add up, but the improvements simply aren't there. Raystown has so much potential, and it's frustrating to see it fall short in so many areas.

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Lake Raystown Resort - 2 sinks right beside toilet/shower room.

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