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Camping at Buchanan's Birthplace State Park near Fort Loudon

State park · Fort Loudon

A forested campground near trout fishing.

About this campground

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.

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    Amenities & location

    • Grills Available At The Pavilion Grove
    • Parking
    • Picnic Tables
    • Restroom
    Pets
    Pets not allowed

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    Buchanan's Birthplace State Park: questions answered

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    Getting there
    Listing Fort Loudon, PA (map in Location below)
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    Guides for this trip

    • Camping with dogs
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights52 sites open for every night

    Buchanan State Forest

    8.7 mi from Buchanan's Birthplace State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $10/night
    $20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from ReserveAmerica · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights60 sites open for every night

    Cowans Gap State Park

    8.9 mi from Buchanan's Birthplace State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $20/night
    $40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Pennsylvania State Parks · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

    Maple Hill

    13.7 mi from Buchanan's Birthplace State Park (straight-line)
    Sites $30/night
    $60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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    Trip idea

    Ideas for your stay

    An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

    1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

      • Check in and set up camp.
      • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
    2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

      • 2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide Gettysburg area · 2 hr · from $44/person
      • Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour Gettysburg area · 1 hr · from $26/person
    3. Optional full-day extension

      Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

      • Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person
    Ways to stay

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      Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

      2018 K-Z Manufacturing Sportsman Classic
      2018 K-Z Manufacturing Sportsman Classic

      Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 7 · 38 mi from campground

      $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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      C & E’s Cozy Camper
      C & E’s Cozy Camper

      Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 41 mi from campground

      $125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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      2016 Forest River R-Pod 179
      2016 Forest River R-Pod 179

      Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 85 mi from campground

      $108/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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      Things to do

      Activities near Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

      Bookable tours nearby

      Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

      2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide
      2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

      Gettysburg area · 2 hr · from $44/person

      Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour
      Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

      Gettysburg area · 1 hr · from $26/person

      Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour
      Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour

      Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

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      Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
      Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

      Gettysburg area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $17/person

      Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg
      Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg

      Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

      Spirits Speak Orphanage
      Spirits Speak Orphanage

      Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

      Blood on the Battlefield Ages 16+
      Blood on the Battlefield Ages 16+

      Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $35/person

      Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg
      Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg

      Gettysburg area · 1.3 hr · from $24/person

      Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket
      Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

      Gettysburg area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $10/person