General FAQs
Q: What is your Operation Schedule?
A: We are open for the 2010 season on April 10th and close October 31st.
Q: How much of a deposit is required when I make my reservation?
A: Lake Raystown Resort has a full pre-payment policy at the time of reservation. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. You may also send a money order or Cashier's Check. Sorry, but we do not accept personal checks.
Q: What is the accommodation cancellation policy?
A: If you cancel more than 90 days prior to your scheduled arrival an 80% refund is offered. Cancellations received between 89-31 days prior to you scheduled arrival will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival no refund will be given.
Q: How many people are permitted to stay at my campsite, cabin or lodge room?
A: Campsite: 6 persons max
All Pine Cabins: 6 persons max
Maple Cabins: 6 persons max
Oak Park Cottages: 7 persons max
Beachfront Bungalows: 6 persons max
Lakeside Villas: 6 persons max
Lodge Rooms: 6 persons max
Lodge Suites: 4 persons max
Q: Can I bring my pet?
A: Pets are welcome in the campground as long as they are monitored, cleaned up after, and kept on a leash.
Pets are not permitted inside or around the cabins, cottages, bungalows, villas, lodge rooms or houseboats. We do not permit pets to be tied or kenneled on the porch or left in vehicles or boats. Guests with pets inside or in the area surrounding their cabins, cottages, bungalows, villas, lodge rooms or houseboats will be evicted without further notice or refund.
Q: Is there a kennel nearby?
A: Yes, BMC Kennels in Huntingdon is about 20 minutes away. Please contact them directly at (814) 643-1499.
Q: Can I arrive earlier than my scheduled check-in time?
A: Guests can arrive at any time throughout the day but guests’ belongings cannot be placed on the porch or inside of their cabin, campsite, or lodge room. Keys to overnight accomodations will not be distributed until the designated check-in time.
Q: What cell phone carriers have reception at the Resort?
A: AT&T/Cingular and Sprint/Nextel are the only carriers that provide service in the Raystown Lake area. There is not a Verizon cellular tower in the area and Verizon service is intermittant.
Q: How big is Raystown Lake?
A: Raystown Lake, with over 118 miles of shoreline and 8300 acres of water, is the largest lake in Pennsylvania and one of the largest man made lakes east of the Mississippi River.
Q: Will the possible Army Corp of Engineers budget cuts affect Lake Raystown Resort?
A: No, none of the Army Corp of Engineers budgetary shortfalls will affect the operating season or the scope of services of Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge & Conference Center.
Meetings FAQs
Q: What is needed to reserve space at the Conference Center?
A: A signed contract and a deposit will reserve your space.
Q: How many guests can the Conference Center accommodate?
A: We have handled groups from 5 to 400 guests. Please see our room specification sheet for room sizes and occupancy allowances.
Q: What is included in room rental?
A: Basic room rentals include set up of tables, chairs, and white linen. However we can customize room sets to meet your needs, please contact us for additional upgraded options.
Q: Is the Conference Center ADA accessible?
A: Yes, we have an elevator and ADA accessible rest rooms at the Conference Center. We also have ADA accessible overnight accommodations. If you require special assistance please let us know - we are here to help.
Q: Is there ample parking at the Conference Center?
A: Yes, there is plenty of parking at the Conference Center at no cost.
Q: Can bus groups be accommodated?
A: Yes, we welcome bus groups. We encourage bus groups to explore all our amenities including Proud Mary Showboat sightseeing cruises and private charters with extensive dinning options. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge & Conference Center is also the perfect home base for bus groups to explore the Raystown Region and the Southern Alleghenies Historic Region. Bus drivers will enjoy convenient bus parking and ample room to maneuver their coach around the Resort. Please contact us for more information on our motor coach packages.
Q: How many meeting rooms does the Conference Center have and how many will they hold?
A: We can offer dozens of room configurations with movable “fly” walls. Please see room specification chart for room sizes, occupancy allowances, and set up possibilities.
Q: Can you offer a general session with break-out rooms?
A: Yes, our Conference Center was built with business in mind. Convenience is a priority and our rooms were designed to suit specific business needs with wall-mounted screens, easy access wireless internet, and a multitude of other business friendly options.
Q: What are the Audio/Visual capabilities of the Conference Center?
A: We offer many services including LCD projectors, screens, reader boards, hard wired microphones, wireless microphones, wireless lavalieres, podiums, wireless internet and several other business center options to suit your needs.
Q: What is your Operation Schedule?
A: We are open for the 2009 season on April 10th and close October 31st. Conferences and Events can be scheduled at the Conference Center prior to and following those dates (with or without lodging) by special request or inquiry.
