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A spacious bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A restaurant with high ceilings, patterned walls, and multiple seating areas.

A room with a large window, a sofa, two small tables, and a patterned rug.

A spacious library with wooden bookshelves, a fireplace, and a large rug.

1. The Nittany Lion Inn

12.7 km from Whipple Dam State Park

George

NT$4,928

NT$5,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple entry points and a well-lit facade.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a wall with framed botanical prints.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a view of trees through large windows.

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

14.3 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Zahra

NT$4,077

NT$4,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple TVs, and a variety of seating options including tables and benches.

A serene golf course with a pond, trees, and a clear sky.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, large windows, and a view of the mountains.

3. Wyndham Garden State College

14.5 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Michael

NT$3,553

NT$3,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a staircase, seating areas, a clock, a TV, and a coffee station.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a thatched roof structure.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard with trees and shrubs.

4. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

13.4 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Lisabeth

NT$3,924

NT$4,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A bathroom with a toilet, shower, and a sink area with a hairdryer and coffee maker.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

5. Northland Motel near University - State College, PA

13.7 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Andrew

NT$2,164

NT$2,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a parking lot with multiple buildings, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and an exit sign.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a large wall clock, and framed artwork.

A modern office space with a desk, chair, computer, and a water dispenser.

6. Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

13.4 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Laura

NT$3,136

NT$3,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted painting of a sunset over mountains.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

13.3 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Gary

NT$3,149

NT$3,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious indoor area with a brick wall, a glass railing, and a staircase leading to a lower level.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign reading "Hyatt Place".

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

8. Hyatt Place State College

12.1 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Shannon

NT$4,374

NT$4,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a television.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by yellow and white chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A golf course with a flag, surrounded by dense trees and various plants.

A reception area with wooden paneling, a large glass partition, and a black carpet.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott State College

14.7 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Mary

NT$3,214

NT$3,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, and a counter with various items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a brick-patterned floor, a reception desk, a seating area with white sofas, and a large framed artwork of a lion.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight machines.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham State College

11.6 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Suzette

NT$2,770

NT$3,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

An outdoor patio with brick walls, a stone fountain, and metal furniture.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, a blue sofa, and a small coffee table.

11. Holiday Inn Express State College at Williamsburg Square by IHG

15 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Kimberly

NT$3,564

NT$3,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a central island serving food, comfortable seating, a stone accent wall, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, armchairs, and a fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, blue chairs, and potted plants.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the greenery outside.

12. The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

16.6 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Joshua

NT$4,349

NT$4,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a central fire pit, surrounded by a stone patio.

A bar area with high ceilings, ornate ceiling details, and a variety of bar stools and tables.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-maintained garden.

A grand staircase with a red carpet and a cart, leading to a room with a round table and a potted plant.

13. Carnegie House

15.8 km from Whipple Dam State Park

April

NT$5,094

NT$5,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a menu board.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a central entrance, landscaped garden, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa with cushions, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

14. Courtyard by Marriott State College

11.5 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Massiel

NT$3,828

NT$4,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance with a covered area and a visible garden.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area with glass shelves, and red bar stools.

15. Hilton Garden Inn State College

14.1 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Michele

NT$4,104

NT$4,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A convenience store with refrigerated sections for beverages and snacks.

A kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small countertop with cups and a trash bin.

A motel with a red sign, multiple rooms, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

16. Nittany Budget Motel

8.9 km from Whipple Dam State Park

LAURIE

NT$2,304

NT$2,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A formal meeting room with a long table, chairs, bookshelves, and a chandelier.

A bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and round tables. There are hanging pendant lights, a bar counter with various bottles and glasses, and a coffee machine in the background.

A bar area with two wicker chairs, a variety of liquor bottles, and a selection of glasses and flowers on the counter.

A spacious living room with a checkered floor, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

17. Graduate by Hilton State College

12 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Nina

NT$3,828

NT$4,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and ottomans, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a 'Best Western Plus' sign, a parking lot, and a clear sky at dusk.

A spacious lobby with a flat-screen TV, two blue chairs, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

18. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

18.1 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Don

NT$3,288

NT$3,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and tables.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, green umbrellas, and a view of a golf course.

A golf course with sand bunkers, well-manicured grass, and a line of trees.

A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a glass coffee table, leather sofas, and a wooden coffee table.

19. Toftrees Golf Resort

15.9 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Joshua

NT$3,470

NT$3,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with yellow patterned chairs, a wooden table, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

A gym with exercise equipment, a weight rack, and a large window.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites State College at Williamsburg Square

15.1 km from Whipple Dam State Park

Harry

NT$3,288

NT$3,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Whipple Dam State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Nittany Lion Inn	9.6 Exceptional 2,172 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA	9.6 Exceptional 1,256 reviews	View
Wyndham Garden State College	9.6 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Comfort Suites State College near Penn State	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Northland Motel near University - State College, PA	9.4 Exceptional 190 reviews	View

Top Whipple Dam State Park Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great comfortable stay and staff was great"

Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

8/10 Good

"The one small complaint I have is the indoor pool was cold, we asked if they could increase the temp but they couldn’t."

The Nittany Lion Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

Toftrees Golf Resort

8/10 Good

"Room had stuff leftover from others under the bed, only 1 hanger in closet for 3 people staying 3 nights. Gym was not anything worth using with old and poorly maintained equipment."

The Stevens Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay...................................."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great! Stayed one night for PSU parents weekend! It’s very close to downtown/campus! The room, pool and hot tub area were clean! The staff was great! The coffee and breakfast in the morning was a great perk! Would definitely stay again!"

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, loved everything about it!"

Wyndham Garden State College

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, spacious rooms and bathrooms. Breakfast had several options. Would definitely stay here again."

Hyatt Place State College

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Other attractions near Whipple Dam State Park

Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Petersburg. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Shaver's Creek Environmental Center

Explore the campus of Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, during your trip to Petersburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Shaver's Creek Visitor Center

After visiting Shaver's Creek Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Petersburg. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Klingsberg Aviary at Shaver's Creek

Explore the great outdoors at Klingsberg Aviary at Shaver's Creek, a lovely green space in Petersburg. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Stone Valley Recreation Area

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Stone Valley Recreation Area during your travels in Petersburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve, a lovely green space in Pine Grove Mills.

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Fairbrook Park

Explore the great outdoors at Fairbrook Park, a lovely green space in Ramblewood.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whipple Dam State Park?

Whipple Dam State Park is located in a welcoming area of Petersburg known for its bar scene and sporting events. You'll find 29 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Whipple Dam State Park?

The Nittany Lion Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. You'll find it 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Whipple Dam State Park. Other good choices in the area include Ramada by Wyndham State College Hotel & Conference Center and Nittany Budget Motel.

How many hotels will I find close to Whipple Dam State Park?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Whipple Dam State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whipple Dam State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Whipple Dam State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whipple Dam State Park?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Whipple Dam State Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Whipple Dam State Park?

Enjoy the outdoors at Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area, Klingsberg Aviary at Shaver's Creek, or Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve. Explore nature at Stone Valley Recreation Area and Fairbrook Park. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Shaver's Creek Environmental Center and Stone Valley Forest.

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Our top choices for Whipple Dam State Park hotels

1. The Nittany Lion Inn

2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

3. Wyndham Garden State College

4. Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

5. Northland Motel near University - State College, PA

6. Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State

8. Hyatt Place State College

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott State College

10. Super 8 by Wyndham State College

11. Holiday Inn Express State College at Williamsburg Square by IHG

12. The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

13. Carnegie House

14. Courtyard by Marriott State College

15. Hilton Garden Inn State College

16. Nittany Budget Motel

17. Graduate by Hilton State College

18. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

19. Toftrees Golf Resort

20. Hampton Inn & Suites State College at Williamsburg Square

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Top Whipple Dam State Park Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn State College near Penn State

Comfort Suites State College near Penn State

The Nittany Lion Inn

Toftrees Golf Resort

The Stevens Motel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College (Penn State Area), PA

Scholar State College, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Wyndham Garden State College

Hyatt Place State College

Other attractions near Whipple Dam State Park

Pennsylvania State University Recreation Area

Shaver's Creek Environmental Center

Shaver's Creek Visitor Center

Klingsberg Aviary at Shaver's Creek

Stone Valley Recreation Area

Ferguson Township Watershed Preserve

Fairbrook Park

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