Beautiful lake. We rented a paddle board and kayak. It was quiet and pretty. We used our camper but used their showers and they were great. Clean and spacious. We will definitely be returning. read more

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it's ok. used to be great. they don't care about their customers needs really- especially if you're local. the crew isn't friendly at all. they run up and down the road to do the laundry at top sites. why don't you all have a place where no one stays to do laundry? they don't drive slow either so when you are at the top sites it's very annoying. they also take their lunch breaks there. they also mow right next to your site while they could've done before you got there. if it's dry it creates dust. we asked for a newer picnic table because the one we had was rotted and never got one. I got tired of asking. wifi is useless but i never use it. This place used to be very special to us until one of the co-owners didn't show respect for an issue. We stayed there 2-3 times a year. All over an overcharge they refused to do a compliment refund or anything. We even agreed to a portion of it. Still nothing. So what could've been fixed with less than $10 will now cost them $4-5k because our friends were going to reserve a whole portion of a section for a wedding in the fall. Plus use the resort and pay for the reception area and food. maybe you should listen to your customers after all and stop raising prices read more

We stayed at the lakeside villas (many family members also booked the villas too). For $270/nt (incl tx) in October that was not inexpensive, but we were there for a wedding so we booked 2 nights. The 2 bedroom villas are supposed to be able to sleep 6 if you count the pullout sofa. DO NOT count the pullout sofa as an option - it's the worst bedding ever. I called the front desk and they explained that all the villas have the same bedding so bring an inflatable mattress if you need to sleep 6. The pillows provided were definitely poor, but the sheets were fair. Overall, I am writing a mediocre review because the pullout sofa was one of the worst possible sleeps I have ever had. Wifi service is limited to one device which was a negative. We noticed the majority of the light posts were not working. We walked back from the wedding and the road was dark even though there were numerous lights- they just weren't working. Location was great because we could walk to the conference center for the wedding on the outdoor terrace. Service was good although if I would have been given a credit for a lousy night sleep I would have given a better rating. read more

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Stayed at the lodge that actually was more like a motel. But every room had a great view of the lake. Also, there is no ground floor, you enter between the floors, and go up or down depending on your room. And you have a walk from the parking lot to your room. NOT for elderly, but nice for young people. The dinner cruise was good, and although it was normal fair, it was good. read more

Amazing lake for fishing and boating . We stayed in one of the new tiny homes and the house was very modern and really big ( see photos). It's average priced about 200 a night . There is many stores on-site for camping supplies ,groceries , and all of your needs . Small beach for young swimmers and a nice water park . There is also jet ski and kayak and paddle boat rentals. Great place great fun definitely recommend for a nice mountain getaway week or weekend. read more

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We took my Mother in-law on the dinner cruise for her birthday. She is in her 80's and has trouble walking. The bathroom doesn't have a handicap stall. It was nearly impossible for her to use. The dinner and boat ride were nice. This is definitely Not a handicap accessible place which is too bad. You would think they could make a few changes to make it accessible for everyone. read more

This review is for the Proud Mary breakfast cruise. We enjoyed the time on the boat, but a few things made it not quite as enjoyable. The food just wasn't good. The kids had hoped for pancakes or waffles but they didn't have any. They had lukewarm french bread that was a bit dry, biscuits and gravy, fruit salad, eggs, potatoes, and sausage. Nothing was good. We did like the canned apple juice. The other issue we had was that they tell you to get there at 8:30 or the boat will leave you behind so we got there a few minutes before then. But they don't let you in the boat until 9:00 so we ended up waiting in a line for 30 minutes which wasn't much fun. The boat ride itself was beautiful so it wasn't a complete loss but next time I would definitely forego the breakfast and just do an afternoon boat ride. read more

First time staying at Raystown Lake resort. We stayed in one of the lodge rooms. The room was clean and a nice size. The lodge is up on the hill so you can't walk down to the lake. They do have balconies with a partial view of the lake. The resort is spread out so we had to drive to the beach and the boat rentals. The restaurant at the marina is very pricey and the food is just ok. We drove into town and ate. I'm glad we only spent one night here. It was nice to see , but you don't have a boat there's not much to do. read more

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Everything! It's old and rundown and they penny pinch the crap out of you ! There are NO REFUNDs even if you cancel 90+ days in advance! The cabins you have to bring absolutely EVERYTHING!!! They say it's fully stocked and it is not!!! The "fridge" is smaller than a tiny little college dorm room. No pots and pans just a pot and a small 1 egg frying pan some dirty mugs and silverware again not much! That is it !!! Everything else you have to bring soap sponges towels clean dishes a refrigerator any and all towels! Towels I understand but they couldn't have a sponge or a small thing of dish detergent. All at the same price of a decent hotel room!!! read more

I usually leave great reviews so I will start with saying the campsite was a 10. The reason for the 1 star is the internet! *you are only allowed ONE device on resort internet (what family has just one device) then pay $14.95 a week per device *I used my iPad as the one device and it wouldn't connect most of time and I was constantly reconnecting to Login site (campground nearly empty) *called 24/7 support they didn't have a clue what to do In todays world of WiFi it's unacceptable to have these issues and restrictions for campsites when traveling. read more

Lake Raystown Resort provided a convenient getaway from my parents home. There weren't any accessible rooms available and all the cabins were taken - a testament to the popularity. I asked about the difficulty of getting into a regular hotel room and was told we could go right in from the sidewalk. We arrived only to find five stairs, however. My Dad did manage to navigate his way into the room, but this could have been a major issue. At check-in we received our keys and a property map. The receptionist was having issues keeping her face mask above her nostrils. We made sure that was as quick as it could be. Perhaps with that we sacrificed hearing about pandemic procedures in place, however, because we later discovered there was no room cleaning service. We did put the dirty towels in a bag as instructed and they were replaced with fresh ones, but somehow they missed exchanging the towels my parents had put into a bag. They did provide extra coffee pods for us. The condition of the rooms was ok, but they are showing signs of age. The shower head was loose, the security lock on the door was broken and the mattress sunk in the middle. The plastic porch chairs as well as the dining chairs were really uncomfortable. The on-site restaurant generally had good food (we ate there three times, twice for breakfast) and there were decent health protocols in place. We did have an issue with the Best Way Pizza advertised as being at the resort. There is one on site, but it has limited hours. The other is 25 miles away... there are no other restaurants around! With all this, it was a nice getaway. The property is still beautiful, the rates are reasonable and I would go again. I'll be prepared with more food and my own chairs. Don't let these issues stop you, just spend some time planning beforehand. read more

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So Lake Raystown is a big beautiful ACE lake. At this location there is a lodge, a marina, cabins, and campsites. We stayed at one of the large sleeps 8 cabins. It had a lake view, on a slight hill, with picnic table and fire ring. Wood not provided. Though there was a large deck on the outside there was no furniture to sit on. The cabin is actually a mobile home. It has a nice sitting area with two sofas that open to sleepers. There is a table that seats 4 and a nice sized kitchen with an oven. Bathroom with shower. One Bedroom with queen size bed. Above the bedroom is a loft with a 2 inch mattress but it is not high enough for an adult to stand. Plenty of storage space everywhere. Fridge is full size. Each cabin has different amenities so read carefully. The amenities were scarce. There was not pan for the oven which was annoying since there was no mention of not having something you could use. Two small pots and 1 large pan. Teflon coatings we're scuffed up. One large knife, had brought our own sharp knife. Fridge was full size. Three camp stores had some snacks and eggs milk butter canned goods to put together a meal. A finer dining restaurant and a pizza joint if you need a break. Hersheys dipped ice cream for a treat. A few observations. It's a beautiful location but there are lots of cigarette butts around. It did not appear that there was staff to monitor the grounds, eg there was a dog poop bag that someone left at the beach area and it sat there several days....Trash at the campsites are picked up frequently. Most staff did not seem to be very friendly, didn't give the place a good vibe. I would free more comfortable with a washable mattress cover on the sofa bed mattresses. read more

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I've been coming here for years, staying both at campsites in my travel trailer and the on site hotel. I also bring my boat. This is a terrific vacation spot for the whole family. The lake is huge and pristine...swimming, tubing, fishing...but if you want there is a water park in the compound. Staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant is good overall, with occasional glitches in srrvice. Prices to rent watercraft if you want is expensive, but if you don't have your own it is what it is. The shops here carry most everything you need day to day, but there is large store shopping for supplies within half an hour. Overall, a terrific travel and vacation destination. The view of the lake at sunrise, sunset or throughout the day will shed points off your blood pressure, and keep you coming back every year! read more

As a whole resort it's nice and has a lot of amenities / things to do. Probably not bad if you have a camper or tent setup. The staff members are very friendly. The cottages however leave a lot to be desired especially for the price. Regarding the cottages... The good: they have a full kitchen, with plates and utensils. Plenty of sleep space however the loft area is just a flat mattress on the floor. The bad: pretty dirty. It was clear they don't mop the floors, only sweep. Also, one of the cottages had a tree roach or two scurry across the floor when we came in. Apparently many of the cottages haven't undergone updates to their entertainment systems. So enjoy your 20inch box TV from the 80s and cassette player! This place would be just fine at around a $70-90 price point, but at an actual price of twice that amount, it's not worth it (again, for the cottages; can't speak to the rest of the areas). read more

Waterfront camping here means you will be in the middle of the boat launch parking lot, public playground, on the dirt path to concession and zero privacy. We repeatedly asked for a real campsite only to be told there were none. There was a beautiful site (56 I believe) that was free all weekend. Strangers walked the path through OUR SITE to the concession. This place sucks. See photos for reference. Every pic was from our site. read more

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The lake itself was very nice and gave outdoor family's many hours of entertainment. The spots for campers and RVs are great. Unfortunately for us, we are cabin renters. We rent at many different sites. We rented in the pine cabin 24 with our family of 6. We left a day early. We saw multiple cockroaches and just could not stay without being completely uncomfortable not to mention the worry of bringing anything home. Also, the small fridge that had duct take as shelf rails was a huge turnoff. We honestly were going to book again but get different cabins but after seeing so many cockroaches i don't think I can read more

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My friend had an absolutely gorgeous wedding here - the gazebo is a beautiful place to get married and the ballroom is a lovely place for a reception. Unfortunately, the "resort" is not a pleasant place to stay and is crazy over priced. The "oak park cottage" is basically a dirty trailer. The couches were so dirty I didn't want to sit on them or let my toddler sit on them. The floor was cracked and dirty. There are horizontal blinds but the bedroom didn't get dark enough for me and I slept terribly. We paid $370 for the weekend and they supplied no towels, no dish soap, basically nothing. I'm surprised they gave us toilet paper. They also left very specific instructions about how clean the place needed to be left, including taking out our own trash. This is not how hotels operate. Also, I guessed the dishes were not clean because the last people to occupy probably didn't go buy soap. EVEN THOUGH "LINENS ARE INCLUDED" YOU DO NOT GET TOWELS!!!!!! I don't need luxury accommodations but for this to be worth the price I think it's reasonable to expect (1) that the bed be made when we arrive, (2) that I not take out my own trash, (3) the standard tiny bottle of dish soap, (4) towels. My parents stayed in the dog friendly cabins which were much more attractive (a wood cabin) but full of carpenter ants. Also, we made sure we booked this cabin with plans to bring dogs and they sent my mother a message threatening her if she brought her dog. When she called they basically said, "oops." Not hospitality at it's finest. I also thought that the place was small enough that I would be able to walk from my "cottage" to my parent's cabin to the lodge. The place is huge and not really walk-able. It's probably a good place to camp - where you're not expecting anything in terms of service anyway. read more

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Booked a trip the week after memorial day weekend. Planned to rent one of the party boats from the resort marina with the water slide, our kids had been looking forward to it for weeks. Waited until the week of the trip to book the boat bc they don't offer weather refunds. The boat with the damage waiver cost us $769.35 which we were happy to pay for 10 hrs of fun out on the lake with our family. Within 5 mins of the trip we had issues, we made it our beyond the no wake zone where I tried to throttle up to get us to our destination on the lake. They told us we could expect it to go about 30mph and they even loaded a tube and rope onto the boat. Well we never saw anything close to 30... we couldn't get the boat over 5 mph, I thought maybe there was a trick to get it to plane out and get up to speed. But no matter what I did with the throttle or trim it wouldn't go any faster. We got passed by a couple in a kayak at one point. We also saw the matching boat they have to rent and it was blowing by us with kids in tow on a tube. We called about our issue with they told us we could bring it back to have it looked over. At this point we were a couple miles away trying to salvage the day of swimming on the boat. We made our way back at lunch time and they informed us the boat had the wrong propeller on it, and they could offer us a discount or switch to a regular pontoon boat. Our kids wanted nothing to do with the regular boat as they looked forward to the slide. So we told them we'd keep the party boat and deal with the lack of speed and talk to a manager when we got back about our discount. Needless to say the trip was a joke. As a dad trying to enjoy a day on the lake, my day was ruined and I'm beyond frustrated, and once we brought it back to the dock the best they offered us was $100 off of our rental which was just the cost of the damage waiver. If they had parked our boat it would've sat there all day and they had 3-4 other regular pontoons sitting unrented. They could've easily charged us the rate of a regular boat and I would've been happy, but $100 off was the best that they could do. We spent $669.35 to drive a boat around a lake for 9 hrs at 5mph, and on top of that, the pump for the water slide leaked so the slide was damn near bone dry. But atleast they knocked $100 off. I had every intention on leaving a positive review with the resort had they made this right because of all the bad reviews already about them on here. But I guess they don't care to work for their customers when things aren't right. read more

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Outrageous cancellation policy(read before booking), had to pay to fill up ice bucket .25 but still, lake view obstructed by tree trunk and branches, poor TV quality and selection of stations. The only shining star is the Housekeeping Staff. read more

Gorgeous place with the best choice of amenities on the lake. We love it here! Book early because they sell out fast. read more

We held our wedding at Lake Raystown Resort, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Dan and Jenn were both incredibly helpful, informative, and patient both before we booked the wedding, during preparations for the event, and, of course, during the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and brunch the day after. The food was delicious, and many of our guests commented on what a great time they had and what a great venue it was. The day of our wedding, Dan and Jenn were very attentive - delivering food to us from the cocktail hour while we prepared for photos, having our choice of drinks delivered to the sweetheart table before dinner, making sure we were able to choose our snacks from the dessert table before it was announced to everyone, and so much more. All of the staff were incredibly kind, and you could tell that they enjoy working together. Dan and Jenn were there early in the morning and late into the night helping with set up, clean up, tending bar - wherever they were needed. They were very communicative, and kept us up to date with any changes/requirements. They were also very flexible, allowing us to alter how things were commonly done so that we could make the ceremony and reception unique to us. We would definitely recommend this venue for anyone looking for a great place to get married. read more

I went here earlier this month on my fiance's annual family vacation. This was the first time I'd ever been to the resort and I was pleasantly surprised. Getting there was sort of difficult. We were pretty unfamiliar with the area, and the directions the resort provided were not so great (the road signs were too small/nonexistent). One of our friends got off one exit on the Turnpike before what was suggested and found the resort much more easily. I would suggest getting out the map and planning out a better route than what Google tells you. Once we were at the resort we had a spectacular time. We stayed in the Lakeside Villas. The rooms were nicely sized, and the kitchen was ok. Warning: There isn't an oven - just a stove top. So don't plan on baking anything unless you pack your own little oven! Another thing about the kitchen is that it didn't have too many cooking tools so I would bring a liquid measuring cup, mixing bowls, chef's knife, and extra cutting boards. All in all the villa was nice and most importantly it was CLEAN! The lake was really fun. There were a good amount of people out, but we rarely felt inhibited by them. The scenery is beautiful, and you should definitely check out the cliffs. We had a lot of fun jumping off of them! I had a really fun time at Lake Raystown Resort. My fiance's mom and sister ate at the Marina Cafe and said it was pretty bad. I didn't expect much, so I didn't bother eating there. We stopped into the Bistro Express and Arcade and left because it really looked unappetizing. The arcade games were also pretty lacking. But that's not why we were there, so it didn't make much of a difference anyway! read more

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The lake and overall resort are great. This review is for the restaurant. It really went downhill as far as selections which are are limited and pricey. They eliminated the breakfast buffet. An omelette is now $16. Bone-in chicken wings are $18 for 10 pieces. Boneless chicken wings are $18 for 12. We ordered the boneless chicken wings and received a bunch of little deep fried scrap pieces that were way over breaded. It looked like something you get in a Happy meal at McDonald's. The Chicken Boca sandwich was good. It was $16. Hamburgers run between $16 and $18. They definitely don't have faamily pricing or the selection anymore. read more

My family stayed in the Oak cabins. My rating is a combination of the resort (4 stars) and the cabins (2 stars). If you are a tent or RV camper the resort is a beautiful and I would recommend giving it a stay. THE OAK CABINS EXTERIOR: - Cabins 1-3 views were blocked by thick trees which is a positive if you want to feel secluded but a negative if you want to view the sunset over the lake. Cabin 4 had a partial view of the lake and Cabins 5+ had a full view. The only negative to the view for 5+ is that you see a lot of camping tents campers and other cottages. All cottages are spaced a medium distance apart with just enough for privacy with your picnic bench and firepit to the right (front door view. It was difficult to bring bulky and heavy things to the cabin because you park up a steep hill and there are about 10 steep and slippery (when wet) stairs to go down to a steep rocky gravel slope. OAK CABIN #2: - CLEANLINESS: Only specific parts of the cabin seems to be actually cleaned by housekeeping. Our infant's legs and hands turned black after crawling on the floor for 10 minutes, indicating that housekeeping does not mop which is a pretty disturbing thought when you consider the bathroom floor. There was a tree roach just under the couch. -AMENITIES: Our extended family had stayed in the cabins the previous week and were under the impression that all cabins came with the same amenities. Cabins 2 and 3 were very out to date with their box TV and cassette players. We had brought some board game and video game backups in case our stay was rainy but the technology limited our options. - each cabin comes with plates, bowls, cups, coffee maker, toaster, and silverware but I suggest calling ahead and asking for the specific list for your rented cabin number so you know what to bring. - EVIL DEMON SPEAKERS! The Cottages come with built-in speaker systems in the living room and master bedroom however there is no off switch for the speakers. At random times in the night we were woken up with loud white noise or pops. This was very annoying. -SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS: the old cabins comes with a master bedroom sweet, Aloft above the master bedroom which is short and has only a thin mattress, and two pull-out couches in the living room which can be placed side-by-side in order to sleep a very large family in one cabin. THE SKUNK THAT LIVES UNDER CABINS 2/3: - the first night of our stay we were woken up at 3 a.m. to the sound of scratching and banging so loud that I thought someone was trying to get into our cabin. This went on for about 40 minutes before we were able to fall back asleep. - the second night are campfire and s'more making was interrupted at 10pm by our stinky furry friend emerging from under cabin 3 and then making its way and under our cabin number two. - just to clarify this is not the reason that the cabins received the two star rating and for the record I just want to say that these things happen when camping. Perhaps if the Park fixed the holes under the cabins, our furry friends would be discouraged from appearing so early in the evening. PETS: - pets are allowed on the campground if you have a tent or camper but are not allowed in cabins, boats, pretty much anything provided and cleaned by the park. OVERVIEW : -My husband put it perfectly: "This place would be just fine at around a $70-90 price point, but at an actual price of twice that amount, it's not worth it (again, for the cottages; can't speak to the rest of the areas). nice and has a lot of amenities / things to do. Probably not bad if you have a camper or tent setup. The staff members are very friendly. The cottages however leave a lot to be desired especially for the price." read more

The Yurt! Wow, it's the best. Comfy bed, double bunk beds, (although a chair or two would be nice) cable TV and AC during the hottest week so far. This is just the place for glamping. We loved the space and going through the French doors to the outside deck was just perfect. Mini fridge was really nice and clean sheets for the beds. Soft lighting and plush rug! Next to bathrooms with a view of the lake. I would come back here again and again. read more

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CAMPGROUND; We were VERY disappointed as soon as we pulled our camper to our campsite (Hickory 181) to find less than first class & certainly not the "pad level"  as described. We couldn't sit anything under our awning, due to the slope.  We arrived at the campground on Friday after 6:00pm, we needed bagged ice, we went to the Trading Post where the advertised hours are open until 8:00pm, but for whatever ridiculous reason they closed @ 6:00pm on a Friday when the campground is full & you can not check in on Saturdays. So we had to leave this campground and go to another campground store on Route 26 to get our ice! One of the reasons I picked this campground was due to the water park. I thought Yay! One last fun summer hoorah for our family on the water slides. We checked the Lake Raystown Resort website the week before arriving & the water park was going to be closed during our stay there!!! WTH!?!? It's still summer time!!! VERY DISAPPOINTING!!!!! The fire ring was short & so wide, that didn't even have cooking grates on it. Thankfully we had rebar that we could place across the top, so the grill top we brought with us could be used. Otherwise there would have been no way to cook anything other than hot dogs on a stick over the fire. Went to the Hickory bathhouse around 9:30am, I figured it should have been cleaned that morning? It was disgusting! It had rained overnight & we are in the woods, so I certainly didn't expect the floor to be clean or shiny. The entire ceiling looked like its was covered in mold/mildew, the windows/screens were covered in dirt/debris. This place needs A LOT of TLC! The shower stalls have a very poor set up, no privacy as the first part, where you would change/dress was open. Thankfully I was the only person in there, otherwise no one would have had any privacy when getting dried off/dressed. I had to fix my shower curtain, it wasn't hung with enough shower curtain rings & some of them were unhooked & out of the loops. A very cheap fix to actually purchase the correct amount needed so the curtain hung like it should! There was nowhere in the shower stall to lay your soap/shampoo while you weren't using it. There was long hair on the shower walls. Floor tiles were cracked, dirty water was laying in the shower stall. The green bench that was the only flat surface to put my items on was dirty/grungy. Considering this is an RVC Outdoor Destination, and the price point we expected so much better & nicer facilities! read more

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Restrooms are relatively clean but extremely small. The toilets are never flushed because of this bizarre button you have to basically hit with a hammer or they don't flush. I personally don't carry a hammer to the bathroom with me so.... ick. The showers have absolutely no privacy at all and are gross. This place was really expensive for a campground ($60/night) and I have no idea why they call it a "Resort"? The only thing is that the lake is beautiful and the boat access seems pretty easy if you have one. I would have picked half way at Two and a half stars instead of two but the bathroom/showers really skeeved me out. There is NO social distance anything here. read more

Heartbreaking to write this review as my family has been coming to Lake Raystown Resort my entire life. My parents never received the renewal letter to their dock slip and stopped in on their own accord at the end of September. After being verbally abused by an unprofessional front desk worker, they spoke to the marina manager who was no better. The problem wasn't that they were being told no to the renewal, it was that the method they were being handled was beyond unprofessional - it was disrespectful. The insane part was that the wait list offers had not even been mailed; so the slip was still totally available yet the marina staff continued to harass two elderly members that had supported their business for decades. The following weeks have been met with unanswered attempts at communication, as the managers and owners are hardly ever actually working. The few times we've come in contact with representatives of the resort were met with muttered excuses. The owner of the resort, Josh Patt, even stated, "You're right, we have no proof that any slip holders received their letters" but then proceeded to tell me how they would then hold the slip-holders responsible for proactively reaching out and renewing their slip since "it's at the same time every year". Seems like an interesting business model... Through all of this, not once was my family offered a chance even to get on this infamous wait list; which I pointed out to Josh Patt and asked why his staff wasn't equipped with next-steps for lapsed users. I was met with a mumbled answer on how the marina manager stepped away because "he enjoys hunting and fishing this time of year." And, "We all work really hard for 6 months of the year!" To close things off, we suffered a traffic death in the family the exact day that my parents attempted to renew their slip in-person. Had they not spent so much time being accosted by the resort; they could have made it home in time to save my brother's life. I mentioned this to Josh Patt today and his response was, "Everyone has their own circumstances and we have to draw the line somewhere." Similarly, I booked my wedding with the resort in January 2021. Well before the slip-issue arose, I suffered through 10 months of non-sense with the event managers. Any communication with them consisted of several emails and phone calls until I was able to reach them; even in the case of trying to make payments. Interestingly, they often begged for "forgiveness and patience" since it was "really busy" - but its very odd that the resort doesn't have this same flexibility towards their customers. Also, it was slid int the BEO mid-way through planning that the ballroom had to be cleared following the reception due to another wedding on Sunday. Again, this was something never pro-actively mentioned by the staff and I had to bring it up to confirm. So, after my wedding and spending $15K with Lake Raystown, I stood in my bridal gown and packed up my decorations at the resort. I have over 15 years of experience in marketing and events - and to any bride or even any person considering hosting event - DON'T DO IT. It's a beautiful venue - but not worth the lack of professional. Lodging was an entirely separate issue. Room blocks are only accessible via the phone; so anyone living in the year 2021 and accustomed to basic technology was out of luck. Of course this isn't mentioned on their website; and rooms held within the room block just show as unavailable, with guests being none the wiser. The weekend of my wedding was the last of the season, and there was a second wedding taking place that weekend. Despite this, the resort made the savvy business decision to start winterizing early and turned away several guests the two weeks leading into the wedding trying to book rooms. I stayed in the bridal suite and had freezing cold water for two days because, according to the front desk, "The building is half-empty". Overall - terrible ownership and management and hopefully karma comes back around to Josh Patt. read more

Nice, but we won't go back here. The price for the cabins isn't worth it. We had to pay 30 bucks for linens. If you HAVE to come here for an event for overnight, it's ok. (But srsly--too remote for an over night stay) we were in pine lake cabins--nice and clean--no problems. But we were so bored and there was literally nothing to do. Our stay was too long--thurs to Sunday. read more

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Marina restaurant should be open for all services Monday - Sunday, not serve breakfast only on weekend. People that are staying at the lodge shouldn't have to drive 14miles to get breakfast. For Lunch and Dinner it is a limited menu, the last time I was here the menu was better and breakfast was served everyday. Wifi should be available for all devices, whoa by the way when it's working. We were unable to even watch tv when it was raining. I will no longer be planning any vacations, until I see that things change. read more

Pros- For a family reunion we rented Villas 3 and 4 adjacent to each other. Plus a room at the Lodge for overflow. Everyone loved it and we will be back next summer for sure! Superb, gorgeous scenery! Lake is uncrowded by standards of other lakes we have visited. No traffic or man-made sounds at night, See my photo showing how dark the night sky is - we were away from light and noise pollution. Surrounded by family, good food and nature. It doesn't get any better than this! Guests we encountered were polite, friendly no rowdiness. Very family friendly. Portions at Marina Cafe were huge, fresh and delicious. PortSide rentals staff was friendly, patient and upfront telling me the weaknesses of my plan for combining pontoon boat and jetskis on same day. The rooms at the Lodge are nicely appointed - above-average comfortable beds and nice bathroom. Feeding the ducks and the catfish at the marina docks was a blast for everyone from toddler to seniors. The only ( small) issues I would raise are: Plastic covered pillows, none of my family liked these, the crinkle wasn't conducive to sleep.We'll bring our own next time. Not unusual, but the sleeper sofa mattress was really uncomfortable- bring an airmattress if anybody is planning for someone older than 12 sleeping there. read more

Lake Raystown Resort - taken at 9:30 pm just to show how quiet and beautiful things are. No lights visible except for occasional boat passing by - Hotels Near Me - Entriken, Pennsylvania

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We stayed in a standard room at the "Lodge" for several nights for a wedding this June. My rating is mainly due to the accommodations and sketchy beach. The rooms were not great. They were dank and smelled of mildew, and the air conditioning didn't do anything to reduce the humidity. The furniture was cheap and the bed wasn't comfortable. We could also hear our upstairs neighbors clearly as they were simply walking around. Also, they advertise a "kitchenette" which is really just a tiny fridge and a sink. Another in our group got a "deluxe" room. The only difference was that the mini-fridge was larger, the furniture was nicer, and it didn't smell. The room itself was the same size. There is a sign saying that you have to turn your keys in to the front desk (which is a drive away) every time you leave. We never did this. On the plus side, the rooms were fairly large and clean (apart from the musty smell). The view as also good and the balcony was huge. The water park was clean and had some nice slides, but smelled heavily of bleach. The beach was very small. There was a concrete separation between the beach and the water, which was a bit odd - it was green and slimy. The conference center looked nice, and the food was good. They had a s'mores station which was really fun. read more

The resort was recently bought by a "big box" corporate chain of campgrounds and it shows in the quality of the resort. Overall, the place is pretty fun and I love spending our annual weekend there, but the ugly branding and horrible service at the Marina Cafe have brought down my review to 2 stars. We stay in the Pine Cabins every year. Although the price has gone up almost every year, they are a fun way to camp with our entire family since some like rustic camping and some enjoy glamping (glamorous camping). The Pine Cabins are almost all within a lake view and come with a decent sized kitchen as well as a picnic table and fire pit. DO NOT EAT AT THE MARINA CAFE. We had some of the worst service there and ended up having a 2+ hour meal for sandwiches the Friday night we were there. The place was incredibly understaffed and we barely saw our waitress. We had food delivered to our table that wasn't ours and the hostess had no idea what was going on: pretty much, the entire place was a zoo with little to no management. They don't have any alcohol for sale, but they allow you to order 1 drink (beer or wine) and only 1. This is bizarre and confusing to me. The various amenities at the resort are pretty useful. The store in the registration building has some camping essentials and the water sport rentals are a great way to spend a fun afternoon. Campground security did make a fuss about some music we were playing that was inaudible 50 feet away, but I guess they were bored and needed some entertainment. Go to enjoy the campground but bring your own supplies/food! read more

Came here for a wedding. While the place is ... pretty. It seemed a bit boring. i've gone to way nicer resorts such as Tenkiller in Oklahoma... The lake seemed small and nothing I would want to travel to... Wasn't really impressed. Super underwhelmed. The drive there was beautiful. read more

Nice enough place. Not a resort though...more like cabin camping. Very basic cabins. Didnt supply even the basics!! Like no dish wash liquid, hand soap, kitchen toll. Did supply toilet roll. Plastic cups and bowls...few real plates. Fridge freezer. Fire ring with an old picnic bench wood sold for $4.76. Beds were comfortable. Store opened til about 10pm. We stayed at the villas...nice view of the lake even as we were one cabin back. read more

The location on the lake is perfect for boating. Towards the middle of the lake and convenient. Transient slips are not in the best shape but they work. Only 1 shore power outlet per 2 slips. Don't rely on having it available as the person next to you could be using it. Launch is nice and gradual and paved. We stayed in Oak Park Cottage #7. The AC works great, the bed was not horrible. Loft matress very thin.The place is filthy though. It is apparent, even from other reviews from years ago, that they do not mop the floors. Black feet when walking barefoot. Mold on bathroom floor. Very dirty vents and curtains, couches are too gross to sit on. I suggest bringing extra sheets to cover couches so you can sit on them. Also maybe a Swiffer if you want a clean floor. Don't forget towels and hand/dish soap. Careful on the steep steps down to the cabins. Slippery esp when wet. Would stay again because we are boaters and enjoy the lake but wouldn't stay here again if I didn't have a boat. read more

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Had a cabin. It was not clean. The AC did not work. It blew air, just no Freon. Half the outlets throughout the cabin didn't work. Couldn't find a fuse box had to call for help. The jet ski rental (separate business onsite was poorly run by two young girls who made bad decisions. Lost my business forever. Some people were out late making noise no curfew. Sometimes they were too crowded. Need a cap. read more

Loud, didn't sleep much with the yelling campers or the boats going out at 3 in the morning. Writing this as another boat keeps coming in and out read more

WATER PARK very overpriced. You cannot bring in your own food or drinks you can picnic right outside the entrance which is what I would suggest. Not very healthy options in food. If you waste money on a cabana be ready to sit in a hot box on uncomfortable chairs. No fans and it's Blazin hot! Not very many shaded tables so get there early. Great for over six year olds not so great for six and under. read more

We take our students here in the summer. Staff are always amazing. Lots of Outdoor Adventure things to do all day, boats, tubing, jet skis, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, riverboat cruise, nice small water park, man-made lake beach, campfires, s'mores etc. if you like camping, or if you like pampered Cabin camping, this is definitely the place to go. Not overpriced, remote, quiet and clean. Keeps us coming back every year. read more