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Overview

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.

Booking Window

Tue May 14 2024 - Fri Apr 11 2025

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

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season

Start

End

Walk In

Mon Jan 01 2024

Tue Dec 31 2024

Walk In

Wed Jan 01 2025

Wed Dec 31 2025

Services and Amenities

Within Park

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

Parking
Picnic Tables
Restroom

Fees and Cancellation Policies

Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies

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.

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