Whipple Dam State Park, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

lake with canoes lined up on shore and boat in the water.

Whipple Dam State Park is in Huntingdon County, Central Pennsylvania. It has a 22 acre lake with swimming, boating, and fishing. There is also volleyball and hiking. It is a great location for bird watching. I was there only a short time, and I saw a bald eagle fly overhead.

Area: 256 Acres

Fees:

Park Activities:

Yes, there is boating.
Yes, there is canoeing or kayaking.
Yes, there is fishing.
Yes, there are guided tours.

There are guided nature walks from time to time. Check the DCNR website for upcoming events.

Yes, there is hiking.

Whipple Lake Trail is three miles.

Yes, there is hunting.
Yes, there is ice fishing.
Yes, there is ice skating.
Yes, there is picnicking.
Yes, there is power boating.
Yes, there are ranger programs.
Yes, there is row boating.
Yes, there is sailing.
Yes, there is cross country skiing.
Yes, there is snow mobiling.
Yes, there is snowshoeing.
Yes, there is stand up paddleboarding.
Yes, there is swimming.
Yes, there is volleyball.
There is no information available on collecting.
There is no information on geocaching available.
There is no information about horseshoes available.
There is no information available about jet skiing.
There is no available information about junior ranger programs.
There is no available information on sailboarding.
There is no information available on water skiing.
There is no information available about wind surfing.
No, there is no ATVing.
No, there is no bacci ball.
No, there is no backpacking.
No, there is no baseball or softball.
No, there is no basketball.
No, there is no biking.
No, there is no camping.
No, there is no disc golf.
No, there are no DRONEs allowed.
No, there is no football.
No, there is no gold panning.
No, there is no golfing.
No, there is no group camping.
No, there is no hang gliding.
No, there is no horseback riding.
No, there is no ice boating.
No, there is no kite surfing.
No, there is no mini golf.
No, there is no pickleball.
No, there is no rock climbing.
No, there is no SCUBA diving.
No, there is no shuffleboard.
No, there is no skateboarding.
No, there is no downhill skiing.
No, there is no sledding.
No, there is no snorkeling.
No, there is no snow tubing.
No, there is no soccer.
No, there is no surfing.
No, there is no tennis.
No, there is no trap shooting.
No, there is no whitewater rafting.
No, there is no zipline.

Park Amenities:

Yes, there is a boat ramp.
Yes, there are grills.
Yes, there is handicap accessibility.
Yes, there is a park office.
Yes, there is a parking lot.
Yes, there is a pavilion.
Yes, there are picnic tables.
Yes, there is a pier.
Yes, there are toilets.

Yes, there are vault (pit) toilets.

Yes, there are trash cans. Please use them responsibly.
Yes, there is a water fountain or water pump.
There is no information about benches available.
There is no available information about a bike rack.
There is no available information on green space.
There is no information about a visitor center, museum, or environmental education center available.
No, there is no amphitheater.
No, there is no archery range.
No, there is no auditorium.
No, there are no batting cages.
No, there are no beach showers.
No, there are no bleachers.
No, there is no boardwalk.
No, there are no cabins or cottages.
No, there is no camp store.
No, there are no classrooms.
No, there is no dog park.
No, there is no driving range.
No, there is no dump station.
No, there are no electricity hookups.
No, there is no food concession.
No, there is no gazebo.
No, there is no gift shop.
No, there is no inn or lodge.
No, there is no laundry.
No, there is no marina.
No, there are no meeting facilities.
No, there is no observation deck or tower.
No, there is no observatory.
No, there is no playground.
No, there are no recreational buildings.
No, there are no recycling cans.
No, there is no restaurant.
No, there are no sewer hookups.
No, there is no shooting range.
No, there are no showers.
No, there is no skate park.
No, there is no splash pad.
No, there is no swimming pool.

No, there are no flush toilets.

No, there is no port-a-potty.

No, there are no vending machines.
No, there are no water hookups.
No, there are no wellness stations.
No, there is no WiFi.
No, there are no yurts.

Park Features:

Yes, there is a dam.
Yes, there is forest.
Yes, there is a lake.
Yes, there is a lake beach.
Yes, there is a stream or river.

Laurel Run flows through the park.

There is no information on wetlands available.
No, there is no bog.
No, there is no canal.
No, there is no canyon.
No, there is no cave.
No, there is no coral reef.
No, there is not a covered bridge.
No, there is no cultural significance.
No, there is no desert.
No, there is no fort.
No, there is no fountain.
No, there is no furnace.
No, there are no geologic features.
No, there is no historical monument.
No, there is no historical significance.
No, there is no lighthouse.
No, there is no mill.
No, there are no mountains.
No, there is no pond.
No, there is no prairie.
No, there are no sand dunes.
No, there is no shore beach.
No, there is no veterans memorial.
No, there is no volcano.
No, there are no waterfalls.
No, there is no windmill.

Watershed Address: Laurel Run - Standing Stone Creek - Juniata River - Susquehanna River - Chesapeake Bay - Atlantic Ocean

Pictures

Whipple Dam State Park Pictures

entrance sign.
a sign about the Civilian Conservation Corps.
a fenced walkway above the beach.
pavilion across the lake and boat on water.
swimming beach.
volleyball net.
gorgeous lake.
water flowing over the dam.
bald eagle.
two fishermen.
two Canada geese walk toward water.
sign pointing the way to the entrance.
lake with canoes lined up on shore and boat in the water.
restrooms.
two men fishing in the lake.
geese floating on the lake.
entrance sign. a sign about the Civilian Conservation Corps. a fenced walkway above the beach. pavilion across the lake and boat on water. swimming beach. volleyball net. gorgeous lake. water flowing over the dam. bald eagle. two fishermen. two Canada geese walk toward water. sign pointing the way to the entrance. lake with canoes lined up on shore and boat in the water. restrooms. two men fishing in the lake. geese floating on the lake.

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