6 Sep 2022

Partial Closure of Raystown Lake for Dam Maintenance

Beginning September 12, 2022, the area of Raystown Lake downstream of Mile Marker 1 will be closed to all boat traffic to allow construction workers to safely perform underwater and surface work on portions of Raystown Dam’s mechanical equipment.

8 Aug 2022

Raystown to host 10th Annual Chalk the Walk

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake is hosting the 10th Annual “Chalk the Walk” at Seven Points Beach Aug. 14, 2022. This beloved sidewalk chalk art contest is intended to bring art into the community while spreading messages about water safety.

27 Apr 2022

Be a part of the solution to lake pollution! Annual Lake Cleanup Day at Raystown Lake

The Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are calling on volunteers to participate in a shoreline cleanup at Raystown Lake during the annual Lake Cleanup Day, Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tatman Run Recreation Area (rain or shine).

7 Apr 2022

Raystown Lake Announces Gate Opening for Spring Turkey Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, announces the opening of Gate 28 on High Germany Road (Nancy's Camp Service Road) at Raystown Lake to begin Saturday, April 23, through Tuesday, May 31, for spring turkey season.

24 Nov 2021

Army Corps announces Mountain Bike Skills Park, Allegrippis Trails seasonal closures

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will be closing the Raystown Lake's Mountain Bike Skills Park for the winter season on Nov. 26, 2021. The Skills Park is scheduled to reopen in April 2022 for the start of the new recreation season.

7 Oct 2021

Hunting Access Opportunities at Raystown for 2021, 2022 Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Raystown Lake announces the opening of the following

10 Sep 2021

Raystown Lake Facilities to Reopen, first Trashmaster Classic clean-up tournament announced

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, reopens Raystown Lake facilities after heavy rains from Hurricane Ida remnants caused significant flooding throughout the region last week.

2 Sep 2021

Army Corps works to restore Raystown Lake of heavy rain impacts from Hurricane Ida remnants

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is managing the impacts of flooding at Raystown Lake after heavy rains from Hurricane Ida passed through the region from Tuesday, Aug. 31 to Wednesday, Sept. 2. USACE officials are taking precautionary measures to protect the public by implementing temporary closures to some of Raystown Lake’s campgrounds and facilities that rest near the water.

2 Jul 2021

Bald Eagle fledgling rescued at Raystown Lake Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District staff, and Pennsylvania Game Commission officers successfully coordinated the rescue of a grounded bald eaglet fledgling (or flying away from) the eagle's nest at Raystown Lake Dam, June 29, 2021.

23 Jun 2021

Raystown Lake to Participate in Operation Dry Water Campaign, July 2-4

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign July 2 – 4, 2021, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PAFBC) as part of a nationally coordinated effort to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.