Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:27 PM)
- Water level
- 1.48 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Raystown Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01562000 — Raystown Branch Juniata River at Saxton, PA · 9.6 mi from Raystown Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: James Creek
| Location | Lincoln Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Raystown Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 40.363011, -78.157933 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Huntingdon |
James Creek is a public boat launch providing access to Raystown Lake in Lincoln Township, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.36301, -78.15793. Data published by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PA PFBC).
James Creek is a public boat launch on Raystown Lake in Lincoln Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Lincoln Township • public launch in Huntingdon • fishing access on Raystown Lake • Pennsylvania boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Creek
Is James Creek free to use?
Yes, James Creek is a public boat launch with free access in Lincoln Township, Pennsylvania.
What water does James Creek access?
James Creek provides boat launch access to Raystown Lake in Lincoln Township, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to James Creek?
James Creek is located at coordinates 40.363011, -78.157933 in Lincoln Township, Pennsylvania. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.7 mi of James Creek, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.