Raystown Lake is the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania, an 8,300-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir in Huntingdon County finished in 1973.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Raystown Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's about 200 feet deep near the dam, it has more than 100 miles of tree-lined shoreline, and there are no horsepower or speed limits on the open lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Raystown Lake
Everything you rent is ready for you at Raystown Lake — no truck, no trailer and no towing required.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Raystown Lake.
- Sea-Doo rentals – rent a single jet ski or several for your group's day on Raystown Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Raystown Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Raystown Lake at a glance
| Location | Huntingdon County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 8,300 acres |
| Shoreline | More than 100 miles |
| Max depth | About 200 feet |
| Completed | 1973 |
| Built by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Best things to do on Raystown Lake
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Cove cruising – long, wooded coves off the main lake.
Where to launch at Raystown Lake
- Corps launches – public ramps around the lake.
- Marinas – two larger marinas on the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Raystown Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Pennsylvania requires an observer besides the driver when towing.
- Stay at slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of shore in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear one on boats 20 feet or less, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one. Inflatable life jackets don't count for jet skis or towing.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires a competent observer besides the driver, and towing isn't allowed between sunset and sunrise. Wakesurfing is only allowed behind boats built for it, like our MasterCraft inboards.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Stay at slow, no-wake speed within 100 feet of the shoreline, docks, launch ramps, swimmers, downed skiers and anchored boats.
Map of Raystown Lake
Raystown Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Raystown Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Will my boat be at Raystown Lake when I arrive?
Yes. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Raystown Lake, so there's nothing to tow.
Where is Raystown Lake?
In Huntingdon County in south-central Pennsylvania, near Huntingdon and Hesston.
Can you jet ski on Raystown Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Raystown Lake.
How big is Raystown Lake?
About 8,300 acres, the largest lake entirely within Pennsylvania.
How deep is Raystown Lake?
About 200 feet at its deepest, near the dam.