Tatman Run Beach
Lincoln Township, Pennsylvania · on Raystown Lake · Raystown Recreation Area
Verified · 5 independent sources · top-verified
- WATER
- reservoir
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- $75/day
- SEASON
- Varies by conditions
About Tatman Run Beach
Tatman Run Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) day-use recreation site on the southern end of Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, reached via Route 994 near Hesston/James Creek. It combines a reservable picnic shelter with a designated swimming beach and boat ramp directly on the reservoir, making it a dependable swimming hole and an easy stretch of the lake to swim in.
The site sits on the shoreline of Raystown Lake, an 8,300-acre USACE reservoir in the ridge-and-valley terrain of central Pennsylvania, on the lake's southern end off Route 994. It is one of several named public access points around the lake (alongside Seven Points, Snyder's Run, Aitch, Shy Beaver, James Creek, and Weaver Falls).
Swimming at Tatman Run Beach
Swimming is at a lake beach adjoining the picnic shelter, described by the official listing simply as 'a beach for swimming' that makes the shelter popular for family picnics and gatherings. No lifeguard, water clarity, or depth details were found in available sources; this is a smaller, less-developed beach than the larger Seven Points Beach elsewhere on the lake.
How to get to this swimming hole
Accessible via Route 994 on the southern end of Raystown Lake; address given as 6145 Seven Points Rd., Hesston, PA 16647.
Parking: First-come, first-served parking lot; a shelter reservation does not guarantee a parking spot.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up USACE day-use site: parking lot, boat ramp, picnic shelter, playground, and vault restrooms are all clustered together at the same compound, with restrooms cited as only ~75 yards from the shelter. No trail or hike to the swim beach is documented in any source found; it is a short walk (well under 5 minutes) from the lot to the water.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Official listing calls it 'a beach for swimming' with a playground within 50 feet of the adjoining shelter, so it's set up for family use, but no lifeguard is mentioned anywhere in the official facility info, and the same small site has a boat ramp directly on it, meaning launching/idling motorboats share the immediate area with swimmers. No source specifies water depth or bottom type at the swim area.
Parking
Free
Adjacent, undesignated first-come-first-served parking lot serving the beach, boat ramp, and picnic shelter together; reserving the picnic shelter does NOT guarantee a parking spot. No separate fee found for beach/parking access (the $75/day charge applies only to reserving the group picnic shelter itself).
Restrooms
Yes
Vault (non-flush) restrooms located approximately 75 yards from the Tatman Run Picnic Shelter/beach area; wheelchair-accessible portable toilet rentals can also be arranged with 30+ days advance notice for group events.
Hours
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, with quiet hours after 10 p.m.
On the water
The site includes a boat ramp providing direct access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, and the official listing names kayaking among the site's activities. No Tatman-Run-specific no-wake zone, horsepower limit, or watercraft restriction was found in sources checked; Raystown Lake overall permits motorboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
Rentals nearby
Pontoon boat rentals (20' 'Fun Ship Premier' and 22' Daybed Pontoon models); booked through the resort's online rental portal
Lake Raystown Resort, 3101 Chipmunk Crossing, Entriken, PA 16638 - the closest marina to Tatman Run, roughly 1.8 miles away per RIDB facility data
Kayak (single and tandem), canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals; also river shuttle service on the Juniata River system
Prices: Single kayak $15/hr or $35/day; tandem kayak/canoe $20/hr or $50/day; paddleboard $15/hr or $35/day
Lake Shack next to the Oak Pavilion, beside Seven Points Public Beach on Raystown Lake - roughly 6 miles from Tatman Run (main shop is at 418 Penn St, Huntingdon, PA) · Seasonal, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend; open Monday and Friday-Sunday 10am-6pm, closed Tuesday-Thursday
Tatman Run Beach: FAQ
Does Tatman Run Beach charge a fee?
The adjoining group picnic shelter is a reservable day-use facility at $75/day; no separate fee for beach/swim access was specified in sources found.
Is Tatman Run Beach kid friendly?
Official listing calls it 'a beach for swimming' with a playground within 50 feet of the adjoining shelter, so it's set up for family use, but no lifeguard is mentioned anywhere in the official facility info, and the same small site has a boat ramp directly on it, meaning launching/idling motorboats share the immediate area with swimmers. No source specifies water depth or bottom type at the swim area.
Do I need to hike to reach Tatman Run Beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Tatman Run Beach?
Adjacent, undesignated first-come-first-served parking lot serving the beach, boat ramp, and picnic shelter together; reserving the picnic shelter does NOT guarantee a parking spot. No separate fee found for beach/parking access (the $75/day charge applies only to reserving the group picnic shelter itself).
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Tatman Run Beach?
The site includes a boat ramp providing direct access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, and the official listing names kayaking among the site's activities. No Tatman-Run-specific no-wake zone, horsepower limit, or watercraft restriction was found in sources checked; Raystown Lake overall permits motorboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
What are the rules at Tatman Run Beach?
Operating hours 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with quiet hours after 10 p.m.; pets must be leashed or confined; no permanent fasteners for decorations at the shelter; generators require ranger approval with 1 week notice; special event permits required 60+ days in advance for large gatherings.
What water body is Tatman Run Beach on?
Tatman Run Beach is on Raystown Lake, a natural reservoir verified in USGS hydrography data.
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