Mont Alto State Park
"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.
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
"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.