Because the Raystown Lake Region is a popular tourist destination, many traditional and alternative lodging options are available. In addition to hotels (room blocks listed below), our guests are encouraged to consider vacation homes, inns, resorts, cottages, and cabins found in the area. During past reunions, this has been a fun opportunity for groups of friends to get a place and enjoy time together in-between gatherings as well.
Look at Creative Alternatives
You may consider vacation homes, inns, resorts, cottages, and cabins that previous groups have enjoyed. See the accommodations list for suggestions and links to housing websites. You can explore many of these choices through services such as:
Accommodations owned and operated by Juniatians are noted below. With questions about lodging, you may call the Alumni Office at 814-641-3443.
Homecoming & Family Weekend Blocks
Phone the hotel directly for the “Juniata College Homecoming Weekend” block for availability and a discounted rate. Other methods may show full rooms and/or a higher price.
- Comfort Inn (Huntingdon)* - 814-643-1600 Cut-off: 9/27/23
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Huntingdon) - 814-643-3672 Cut-off: 9/21/23
- Comfort Suites Altoona (Pinecroft) - 814-942-2600 Cut-off: 10/6/23
- You may also use this reservation link for Comfort Suites Altoona.
- Courtyard by Marriott (Altoona) - 814-312-1800 Cut-off: 10/6/23
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham (Pinecroft)* - 814-944-4499 Cut-off: 9/20/23
- Hampton Inn (Altoona) - 814-941-3500 Cut-off: 9/22/23
- You may also use this reservation link for Hampton Inn Altoona.
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham (Altoona) - 814-946-1400 Cut-off: 10/6/23
Huntingdon
- Aunt Susie’s Country Vacation Rentals* - 888-232-5253
- Barree Guest Cottage - Owned and operated by Guy '72 and Jane (White) Croyle '95
- Bear's Paw Lodge - 814-466-7539
- The Chalets of Raystown (Including the Chocolate Moose Chalet)* - 717-602-2675
- Comfort Inn* - 814-643-1600 (2 miles from campus) See block information above.
- The Fairfield Farm Guest Cabin - 814-632-9445
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - 814-643-3672 (2 miles from campus) See block information above.
- Franklinville Guest Cottage - 814-632-8504 (18 miles from campus in Spruce Creek)
- Gage Mansion Bed and Breakfast - 814-599-2803 - (Beautiful B & B in downtown Huntingdon) - Owned and operated by John '94 and Angie (Wolf) '96 Thompson.
- Heritage Cove Resort Cottages* - 814-635-2887 (Closes mid-October)
- Homewaters - 814-686-6214 (14 miles from campus in Spruce Creek)
- Huntingdon Motor Inn - 814-643-1133 - Owned and operated by Derek Grubb '88.
- The Inn at Solvang* - 814-643-3035
- The Iron Rail Bed & Breakfast - 814-447-3984
- Lake Raystown Family Camping Resort* - 814-643-3377 (Closes mid-October)
- Lake Raystown Resort & Lodge* - 814-658-3500
- Lake Time - 717-676-8997
- Little Juniata River House - A Fly Fishing Retreat - (5.6 miles from campus) - Owned and operated by Aaron '96 and Tanya Hartman
- Millstone Manor* - 814-643-0108
- The Red House Inn at Raystown - 570-660-7020 (3 miles from campus)
- River Golf Lodge - 717-816-1799 or fun@rivergolflodge.com (16.8 miles from campus)
- Rustic Ridge Retreat - 814-386-1021 - Owned and operated by Chris Confer '94.
- Wildwood Lodge - 814-571-8799
Altoona
- Comfort Inn Duncansville - 814-693-1800
- Comfort Suites Altoona (Pinecroft) - 814-942-2600 (29 miles from campus with quick access to I-99) See block information above.
- Courtyard by Marriott Altoona - 814-312-1800 (31 miles from campus) See block information above.
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham (Pinecroft)* - 814-944-4499 (30 miles from campus with quick access to I-99) See block information above.
- Hampton Inn - 814-941-3500 (31 miles from campus) See block information above.
- Holiday Inn Express - 814-944-9661
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham - 814-946-1400 (32 miles from campus) See block information above.
State College
- Best Western Plus - 814-234-8393
- Comfort Suites near Penn State - 814-235-1900 (31 miles from campus)
- Country Inn & Suites by Raddisson - 814-234-6000
- Courtyard by Marriott State College - 814-238-1881 (29 miles from campus)
- Fairfield Inn & Suites State College - 814-238-3871 (32 miles from campus near I-99, Otto's Pub & Brewery, and Trader Joe's)
- Graduate Hotel - 814-231-2100
- The Penn Stater Hotel - 814-863-5000
- Residence Inn by Marriott, State College - 814-235-6960 (30 miles from campus)
Lewistown
- Quality Inn & Suites - 717-248-4961
*Pet-friendly - Please contact the hotel directly for specific information.