Pennsylvania State Parks Near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Discover 2 parks within driving distance of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

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Mont Alto State Park

Mont Alto, Pennsylvania

11 miles away

"Chambersburg residents visit Mont Alto State Park for quick family picnics, shaded summer outings, and easy access to trout fishing and the cool mountain air just a short drive from town."

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

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

22 miles away

"Chambersburg visitors are drawn to the park as a serene getaway and an easy stop on drives through the Cumberland Valley. Its presidential monument and shaded streamside picnic areas make it a popular family outing destination."

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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