Make It More Than Game Day
Stay with Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals for Home Football Games in Nearby Morgantown, WV
Whether you’re traveling to Morgantown for your first college football game or you’re a lifelong fan or alumni making the trip back to Milan Puskar Stadium, why let the weekend end with the final whistle?
Located less than an hour from Morgantown, Ohiopyle gives you the opportunity to turn game day into a mountain getaway. Stay with Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals and combine college football with outdoor recreation, Laurel Highlands scenery and a comfortable place to come back to after the game.
From cozy stays for two at the historic Stone House Inn to spacious vacation homes for large groups, families and alumni gatherings, there’s a property to fit your football weekend.
Why Stay in Ohiopyle During College Football Season?
About an Hour from Morgantown
Less Than an Hour from Milan Puskar Stadium
Enjoy the excitement of a home game without staying in the middle of busy game-day traffic. Ohiopyle is an easy drive from Morgantown, allowing you to experience all the energy of a college gameday Saturday before returning to the peaceful beauty of the Laurel Highlands.
Room for the whole crew
Lodging for Every Size Group
Whether you’re traveling as a couple, a family, or a group of friends, Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals has accommodations to match your weekend plans. Choose from:
- Historic guest rooms and suites at The Stone House Inn
- Romantic cabins for couples
- Riverfront cottages
- Family vacation homes
- Large luxury homes perfect for alumni groups and multiple families
- Spacious properties with gathering areas, outdoor fire pits, and full kitchens
Instead of reserving several hotel rooms, everyone can stay together and make the entire weekend part of the experience.
Beyond the Field
Extend Your Weekend with Outdoor Adventure
One of the biggest advantages of staying in Ohiopyle is everything waiting beyond the football field. Before kickoff or after celebrating a hard fought victory, explore one of Pennsylvania’s premier outdoor destinations. Popular fall activities include:
- Hiking miles of scenic trails in Ohiopyle State Park
- Visiting the iconic Ohiopyle Falls
- Biking the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail)
- Scenic drives through the Laurel Highlands during peak fall foliage
- Fishing and wildlife viewing
- Visiting nearby Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob
- Shopping, dining, breweries, and wineries throughout the region
Early Season Games
Whitewater Rafting During Early Season Games
Attending one of September’s home games? Whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny River remains one of Ohiopyle’s signature attractions through the early fall season, with commercial trips typically operating into early or mid-October depending on river conditions and outfitter schedules. It’s the perfect way to combine college football with one of the East Coast’s premier whitewater destinations.
Imagine spending Friday on the river, Saturday cheering on the Mountaineers, and Sunday exploring waterfalls and scenic overlooks before heading home. That’s a football weekend you’ll remember.
After the final whistle
Relax After the Game
After the crowds leave Morgantown, return to the quiet mountain atmosphere of Ohiopyle. Unwind around an outdoor fire pit. Enjoy dinner at local restaurants. Take in crisp autumn evenings. Wake up surrounded by beautiful fall colors instead of hotel parking lots.
The Stone House Inn also offers historic charm, excellent dining, and one of the region’s most unique lodging experiences for couples and small groups seeking something beyond a traditional hotel.
Friday on the river. Saturday cheering on the Mountaineers. Sunday exploring waterfalls and scenic overlooks. That’s a football weekend you’ll remember.
2026 Home Football Schedule
Plan your football getaway around one of these exciting home games:
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| September 5 (Saturday) | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers |
| September 12 (Saturday) | UT Martin Skyhawks |
| September 26 (Saturday) | Oklahoma State Cowboys |
| October 10 (Saturday) | Arizona Wildcats |
| October 17 (Saturday) | Cincinnati Bearcats — Homecoming |
| November 14 (Saturday) | Kansas Jayhawks |
| November 21 (Saturday) | Houston Cougars |
Homecoming Weekend on October 17 is expected to be one of the busiest weekends of the season, making early reservations highly recommended.
Make It a Weekend Worth Remembering
Football may bring you to Morgantown, but the mountains can make the weekend unforgettable. Stay in a cozy suite at The Stone House Inn. Book a cabin for two. Reserve a spacious vacation home for your entire tailgating crew. Explore waterfalls, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, whitewater adventures, and small-town charm before and after the game.
This football season, make Ohiopyle Vacation Rentals your home base for every West Virginia University home game.