Raystown Lake Visitor Center — Attraction in Penn Township

The Raystown Lake Visitor Center is free to enter but does have visiting hours depending on the season. It has a small gift shop, restrooms, air conditioning, water fountains and a station to refill water bottles, a free wildlife information exhibit which provides taxidermy animals to look at (deer, bear, fish, birds, reptiles and more), wildlife information, animals skins and furs to to touch and observe, information and videos about Raystown Dam. It also has a large deck on the backside of the visitor center with a scenic view of the lake and mountains. It is handicapped accessible and has an elevator to get to the lower walkway outside, which leads to a nice little garden area where you will see signs to to different nature trails. There is a pathway around the outside of the visitor center to observe...

One of the most exciting things to do on any trip is to visit the visitor center! And that's exactly what I did shortly after arriving to Huntingdon County this morning.

This place has everything a curious traveler could ask for - from loads of useful information about the area's attractions and activities, to an amazing exhibit of interactive displays.

But that's not all - the visitor center also boasts a charming gift shop, where you can find souvenirs and mementos to take back home. And to top it off, there's a stunning deck that overlooks the picturesque lake, offering a breathtaking view that's sure to leave...

Wow, what a great place. We've been here before and we had the same great experience as this time. The building and grounds are well maintained. The folks working there are very friendly and helpful. We visited on July 4th and were very glad to see that it was open as a lot of other park offices were closed for the holiday. Awesome views of the lake from the back deck. Nicely laid out informative displays inside the building and knowledgeable staff to answer...