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Pennsylvania State Parks Near Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Discover 2 parks within driving distance of Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Mont Alto State Park

By Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0

Mont Alto State Park

Mont Alto, Pennsylvania
45 miles away

"Carlisle residents use Mont Alto State Park as a low-key alternative to busier parks, choosing it for family reunions, shaded summer picnics, and access to the South Mountain landscape."

A small, historic day-use park on South Mountain, Mont Alto State Park features shaded picnic areas, a stone swimming pool, and trout fishing along Antietam Creek. It provides a quiet retreat with easy access to nearby state forest and Appalachian Trail segments.

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Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

By Smallbones, CC0

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
55 miles away

"Carlisle residents may visit the park while exploring the southern Cumberland Valley and nearby state forests. Its historic monument and quiet picnic grounds make it a pleasant stop on scenic drives or weekend history trips."

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is a compact, history-focused park built around a granite pyramid monument marking the birthplace of President James Buchanan. It offers a quiet, wooded setting with streamside picnicking and interpretive displays.

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