<Area Information>

Here you will find information about the area around Camp Mantowagan. We have listed off site options for you which you may find helpful if you attend Camp Mantowagan.

In just a short drive from camp you will be able to see some wonderful sights and willbe able to participate in some fun recreational activities. Check out the links below for more information:

AREA INFORMATION - within one hour of the camp

<raystown lake> US Army Corps of Engineers Site (5 miles from camp)

<raystown ziplines> Zipline experience rides (about 3 miles from camp)

<tatman run swimming area> A public swimming area (without lifeguards, but with safety throw rings). This buoyed swim area is 200'x75' and is the closest swim access to Camp Mantowagan. (5 miles from camp)

<raystown resort> Waterslides, slash-zone, boating, mini-golf, lakefront and other options (5 miles from camp)

<raystown waterpark> Waterslides and the slash-zone at Lake Raystown Resort

<trough creek state park> Hiking trails and picnic areas -- Everyone LOVES Balanced Rock & Rainbow Falls!! (5 miles from camp)

<warriors path state park> Hiking trails and picnic areas

<old bedford village> A reconstructed pioneer village (45 minutes from camp)

<lincoln caverns> approximately an hour away

<indian caverns> approximately an hour away

<blue knob ski resort> just under an hour from camp

<altoona curve> a minor league baseball organization of the Pittsburgh Pirates holds games from April through September each year in Altoona, PA.

<east broad top railroad> has a steam engine. (35 minutes from the camp)

The nearest Grocery store to the camp is the Saxton Market in Saxton (509 Main Street). Saxton also has several pizza shops, various stores including a Dollar General store (701 Main Street).

Larger towns in the area include Huntington to the north, Altoona to the northwest, Bedford to the southwest and Breezewood to the south.

*The above links are not endorsed by Camp Mantowagan but are only provided as a convenience to the guests of Camp Mantowagan so you know the recreational options in the area.