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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.

Wed Aug 26 2026 - Fri Jul 23 2027

Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Walk In
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Within Park
  • Fishing
  • Grills Available At The Pavilion/Grove
  • Historic Sites
  • Interpretive Walks, Self
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restroom
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.
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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