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WHIPPLE DAM STATE PARK, PA

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A short drive from State College, the 256-acre Whipple Dam State Park is a delightful and quiet place to visit. The lake is the perfect place to ...[more]
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Description

A short drive from State College, the 256-acre Whipple Dam State Park is a delightful and quiet place to visit. The lake is the perfect place to indulge in a refreshing dip, bird watch or just relax. The beautiful day use area is wonderful for a picnic or hike.

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Tue Mar 24 2026 - Sun Feb 21 2027

Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Wed Apr 01 2026
Sat Oct 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Boating
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Pier
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Information Center
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Overlook
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Potable Water
  • Public Boat Launch Available
  • Restrooms
  • Shoreline Or Offshore Mooring
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Telephone
  • Volleyball Court
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Nearest Camp Store
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.68245, -77.86431
40°40'57"N, 77°51'52"W

Whipple Dam State Park is in the northeastern corner of Huntingdon County, 12 miles south of State College. The park is easily reached by turning east off PA 26 at the Whipple Dam State Park sign.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
WHIPPLE DAM STATE PARK
15795 GREENWOOD ROAD
HUNTINGDON  PA  16652
Phone Number:
Information:  (814)667-1800
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