BUCHANAN'S BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK, PA

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Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is an 18.5-acre park nestled in a gap of Tuscarora Mountain in Franklin County. The park and the surrounding ...[more]

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Description

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is an 18.5-acre park nestled in a gap of Tuscarora Mountain in Franklin County. The park and the surrounding forested mountains offer an abundance of beauty throughout the year. In addition to the president's memorial are two picnic pavilions, picnic tables, restrooms and drinking water. Buck Run flows through the park and hosts a population of native trout. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations on approved trout waters apply to Buck Run. The Tuscarora Trail passes to the west of the park. The trail serves as a bypass to the Appalachian Trail and follows the crest of the Tuscarora Mountain.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Fishing
Grills Available At The Pavilion/Grove
Historic Sites
Interpretive Walks, Self

Parking
Picnic Tables
Restroom

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.86844, -77.95324
39°52'6"N, 77°57'12"W

The Park is between McConnellsburg and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, near the village of Cove Gap along PA 16. From U.S. 30 at Fort Loudon, take PA 75 south and follow signs to Cove Gap and the Park.

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

BUCHANAN'S BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK
C/O COWANS GAP STATE PARK
FORT LOUDON PA 17224

Phone Number:

Park Office: 7174853948

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