Locust Campground boat launch
Locust Campground
The Locust Campground boat ramp is approximately 40 feet wide, providing ample space for boaters to launch and retrieve their vessels. It can accommodate a variety of watercraft, including motorboats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, and sailboats.
It is important to note that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has specific rules and regulations regarding the use of watercraft on Raystown Lake, including speed limits, wake restrictions, and safety equipment requirements. Boaters should always check the latest regulations and guidelines before launching their vessel at the Locust Campground boat ramp or any other access point on the lake.
In summary, the Locust Campground boat ramp is a public access point located in Pennsylvania that provides access to the Raystown Lake. It is approximately 40 feet wide and can accommodate a variety of watercraft, subject to the regulations and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Locust Campground -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Juniata River At Lewistown | 1,760 cfs | → |
| Kishacoquillas Creek At Reedsville | 109 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Near Port Royal | 393 cfs | → |
| Bixler Run Near Loysville | 6 cfs | → |
| Juniata River At Mapleton Depot | 2,180 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek At Houserville | 38 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Locust Campground as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Locust Campground
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Locust Campground.