State park

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

The park entrance is 3.8 miles from Mercersburg. Day use costs No entrance or day-use fee. Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is a state park in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
Photo: Clint, CC BY-SA 2.0

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park map

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

View larger map Open in Google Maps Directions

Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to Buchanan's Birthplace State Park costs No entrance or day-use fee.
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is 3.8 miles from Mercersburg.
Drinking water available. Flush restrooms.
Yes, Buchanan's Birthplace State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is 3.8 miles from Mercersburg.

  • Drinking water available
  • Flush restrooms

Trails

  • Tuscarora Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
  • Appalachian Trail Named in Wikipedia park article

What to see

  • Historic site State historic park / site Designation in agency park name
  • State park Designation in agency park name