Whipple Dam State Park
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.
Picnicking: Three large picnic pavilions and many picnic tables are in a forest-covered area, close to the beach, lake and snackbar. Hand operated and pressurized drinking fountains, charcoal stoves and restrooms are throughout the park. The three picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Swimming: The 300-foot sand beach is open from May to mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules. A dressing room, beach volleyball court and boat rental are at the beach.
Boating: electric motors only
The 22-acre Whipple Lake is great for canoeing, sailing, kayaking and electric-powered motorboating.
Motorboats must display a current boat registration. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks, available at most state park offices; launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Boat Rental: In the summer season, a boat rental offers canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and rowboats.
Fishing: The 22-acre Whipple Lake and Laurel Run are stocked with trout by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in the spring and winter months. All Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws and regulations apply.
Winter Activities
Cross-country Skiing: Park trails and roads, and roads in Rothrock State Forest are recommended for cross-country skiing.
Snowmobiling: Conditions permitting, park roads, and roads in Rothrock State Forest are available for registered snowmobiles. Roads are shared with automobiles.
Ice Skating: The ungroomed ice of the lake is popular for skating. Ice thickness is not monitored.
Ice Fishing: Ice fishing is permitted on the 22-acre Whipple Lake.
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