Wakesurf Spot · Pennsylvania
Raystown Lake
The largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania, with an undeveloped shoreline and no horsepower or boat-size limits.
Raystown Lake is a wakesurfing reservoir in Pennsylvania, near Huntingdon / Hesston, PA. It covers roughly 8,300 acres. The largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania, with an undeveloped shoreline and no horsepower or boat-size limits.
8,300 acres of mostly undeveloped, scenic shoreline; supports tubing, waterskiing and wakeboarding with no horsepower or size restrictions. Quieter and more remote than Wallenpaupack.
The typical warm-weather window here is June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
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The typical warm-weather window at Raystown Lake runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
8,300 acres of mostly undeveloped, scenic shoreline; supports tubing, waterskiing and wakeboarding with no horsepower or size restrictions. Quieter and more remote than Wallenpaupack. Pennsylvania: Statewide wake-surf rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.