We just spent a long weekend on a 58' pontoon, rented from 7 Points Marina on Raystown Lake. It…read morewas an expensive weekend and it was worth every penny. There were four of us and the boat "The Raystowner" had two decks on either end, inside and outside dining tables, a large gas grill that was immaculately clean, a refrigerator, microwave, stove, freezer, couch and recliner. Off the deck, which had a 4-person hot tub, was a sliding board. There were four high end pool recliners on top, too. The top deck was accessible from spiral stairs on one side and traditional stairs on the other. Sleeping for 8 and fully air conditioned - with the option for open windows. Bathroom was very roomy with a full sized shower stall. The staff on check-in was on point, while being relaxed and engaging. They have large rolling bins to get your luggage and food moved quickly and safely. There is a walk through at the beginning and the end, both very efficient and friendly. Paperwork was in order and there were no delays. Swimming in the Lake was a 4+ hour a day activity. We moved from cove to cove and enjoyed the vistas offered by the very interesting shoreline. I logged some serious reading time, the others logged some fishing time. We enjoyed the hot tub each night, reminding each other of the details of ANOTHER PERFECT DAY. We all agree - we'd do this again in a minute... or as soon as the piggy bank swells.

Rented the slide pontoon for two families in August 2025. 10 people total. The boat was awesome,…read morevery new, clean and ran well. We had plenty of room with our group of 10. The marina was also very nice with modern amenities. Friendly and helpful staff. If you have youngsters, I would suggest bringing your own life jackets but otherwise we had a great time and will definitely do it again!

I have been to the lake many times and never had a problem with anyone it has some of the best…read morefishing spots and when you get into them it's always a good time camping is really nice especially if you tent camp you can get electric and water so you can have everything you want or need

One of my favorite places to visit. Fishing, hiking, boating, camping, swimming the list is endless…read morewith all the amazing things you can do at Raystown. The lake and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful. In the summer time it can be very busy there but the lake and having so many different things to do you don't feel like it's packed everyone's doing there thing. They have a beach area and slides to enjoy with family. If you're not from around here the first thing you should do is stop at the visitor center to get a little idea of the area. They have maps, souvenirs, you can also go on a guided tour (hiking or boating). The history of Raystown is very interesting and thought I was born and raised it still fascinates me.

Great place for your Mercury boating needs. Needed some oil and a filter for my.pontoon boat, and…read morethey had it in-stock, and at a reasonable cost. Took a look around with a fellow that worked there that was friendly and helpful. They have pretty much anything you might need for boating and fun on the nearby lake ar Raystown. Will definately be stopping in again!

I am a first time boat owner. I stopped in here by accident looking for some clevis pins to secure…read moremy trailer safety chains on to my truck. The place up the street where I just bought the boat let me leave for a two hour drive back to Maryland with no trailer lights or safety chains connected or any basic advice on trailering the boat (like not being able to back up the trailer without a pin to lock the brake actuator- who knew?). The man who helped me at Shy Beaver knew. He was extremely nice and patient with me. He taught me a lot and I think he genuinely wanted to see me leave there safe. After getting my chains hooked up He even pieced my wiring together so it worked. He wouldn't even let me pay him. I really owe him more than I can write here. It turns out he was the Business Manager. Enzo Marin thank you very much for your help.

I just boat a new boat from Indian Lake. Brandon Mick was my sales person and Danielle handled all…read morethe paperwork. They have been excellent to work with throughout the process and have exceed all my expectations. This was my first "new" boat and I customed ordered it. Brandon walked me through the entire process and has gone above and beyond to make sure things went smooth. Here's one example: I couldn't get my boat covered after I put it in the dock because a storm blew in. I had to leave town and couldn't get back to the lake to take care of it. He immediately said he would go cover it for me on his own time! I have a small business and it's all about customer service to me. Indian Lake Marina shares this sentiment and I would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you all for taking care of me and making this a great experience. I really appreciate it. Jesse M.

Awesome place with very good ice cream and awesome outdoor seating and a beautiful view of Indian…read moreLake.

A true jewel of an outdoor spot for boating, camping, fishing and swimming. Raystown lake is…read morehuge...28 miles and over 120 miles of shoreline between Huntington and Saxton, Pa, not far from Altoona in central PA. Clean water - you can swim care free and eat the fish you catch. Public launches and two nice marinas. Lake Raystown resort is terrific for family fun, especially if you're a boat owner! This is a wonderful gem in PA for family fun! We've been coming for years...and love it!

I tripped in the water and swallowed a fish... it was very slimy and disgusting. I would never wish…read morethat on even my worst enemy.

Shocking ! You won't believe yinz's are in Verona! 10.7 Marina has wonderful brick oven pizza,…read moregood beer and hard seltzer from local craft breweries and a killer view of the marina off of the Alleghney River ext to Oakmont. They also offer some amazing and talented live music and DJ's on the weekends and special nights! Check this relatively new beautiful bar out! You will think you were in Verona, Italy!!!* *well Verona, Italy with a black and yellow color fetish and Pittsburgh accent!

On a scale of documentaries to romance novels, 10.7 Marina is a delightful nonfiction moment…read more If you're not from the area, it can feel like you're in the middle of nowhere as you try to find the spot. But it's the perfect location to gather with a group of friends who want to come and go, open-house style. Pizza, drinks, and alcohol are offered via food truck. The space is scenic with a view of the water, and it's cozy as well with couches, chairs, and picnic tables. During cooler temps, firepits are an option. A parking lot is available, but parking can be found on side streets too.

Best marina in Pittsburgh. Laid back, cheap, easy access from Butler/Wash Blvd/28. Largest guard…read moredog around.

Growing up in an area, you never really understand what you have until you move away. You may have…read morethought that this was so boring to come here. You may think why are we going here. But when you move away, and come back for a visit, you want to revisit the area. First and foremost, nobody from this area ('locals' as the out-of-towners say) refers to this as Prince Gallitzin, Prince Gallitzin State Park, or PGSP. So stop it, it's not cute. We simply refer to it as Glendale. Yes, that is the name of the lake, but it is so much more simply to say Glendale than any form/combination you can come up with. The 'locals' here have it right, and you will not win an argument about it. What is appealing about this place is the many things you can do. Camping, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, feed the deer, playgrounds, grilling, I could keep going. I spent many weekends here camping (to note: I am not a camper). With that, it was like I memorized a good portion of this park. When you camp, you hike, when you hike, you stumble upon a lot of the park. But, it is nearly impossible to see the whole park by foot, you will need a vehicle of some sort. The shoreline of the lake is 26 miles long. But there are so many more things to do in this area. Headache Hill is a favorite. Nothing more than a water tank tower on top of a highpoint. When open, you can climb the water tower and view the park in every direction. Uninterrupted views. The marina is a highlight. The "beach" is another highpoint. There can technically be a lot of beaches here. Be sure to check out the Killbuck Boat Ramp area. You can rent boats here to go out on the lake. You can also launch your boat here (one of very many places to do so). This is also where you can feed the deer. It is almost like clockwork. But be very aware of your surroundings. Feeding deer can draw other wildlife and a bear or two have been spotted here. If geocaching is your thing. There area a ton in the area. Hungry, check out Pirates Cove for sure, whether you want a meal or sweet treat. There are tons to do here. Not far from towns to grab items, it can serve as a nice little getaway. And please remember, it's Glendale.

(To show how much Yelping means to me, our visit here was in January of '21 and I'm just getting…read morearound to thinking about this now.  Obviously I forget way more than I remember.) Who was Prince Gallitzin and why does he have a state park named after him? If you're so inclined feel free to skim this wiki on the Apostle of the Alleghenies. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demetrius_Augustine_Gallitzin PGSP is another creation of the late great Dr. Maurice Goddard who aspired to have a state park within 25 miles of every PA resident. He never reached that goal but he did add 45 parks during his decades long stint in state government including PGSP which was formally dedicated in 1965. So what's here? In the trademark of a lot of western PA state parks, not much and that's the beauty of it. I mean sure you can camp, glamp, hunt, fish, boat, hike, fart, etc. but there is also a loooooooooooot of quiet. elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1737338&DocName=PRGA_ParkGuide.pdf What else do I remember: - We stayed in one of the ten cabins by the marina. Three of them allow dogs and obviously those book fairly far in advance especially on weekends. We stayed over a cold as hell weekend in January but I still needed to make the reservation two months out or else there would have been no availability. On the other side of Glendale Lake there are tons of spaces for camping year round but I don't camp so I can't testify about that. - If you need to pick up your cabin keys after the park office closes, head to the office and inside the foyer there are ten cubbies where they put the keys and a welcome/rules/map packet. Note that unless the process has changed, the email you get after you make a reservation does not mention this. Either you know, you guess or you'll have no clue. - IME, there is zero Internet capabilities in the cabins. Maybe that depends on the carrier but at the time, on T-Mobile, it was zip. - There are tons of houses selling firewood all around the area. I'm sure the park sells it somewhere but we bought a good bit from a stand a few miles away. - If you need provisions, there isn't much in the area. The town of Patton is ten minutes away and it has a Sheetz and one small store but past that you're probably going 30 minutes to Altoona for something more substantive. - The cabins are very, very nice. Full kitchens, good heating, nice enough bathrooms and it's usually a full bed with sets of bunks. - It snowed a few inches overnight and the park had their maintenance staff out salting and plowing the entrance roads very early in the morning which is good as most are narrow and winding. Overall the park is very nice. Lots of space/trails to spread out and explore on and the peaceful quiet is intoxicating. This one is definitely on our radar for a visit in the near future.