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Pennsylvania State Parks Near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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Mont Alto State Park

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

Mont Alto State Park

Mont Alto, Pennsylvania
28 miles away

"Visitors from Gettysburg often pair battlefield touring with a quieter afternoon at Mont Alto State Park, enjoying its cool creek, historic stone structures, and forested picnic groves away from crowds."

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

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Buchanan's Birthplace State Park

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
48 miles away

"Visitors from Gettysburg often include Buchanan's Birthplace State Park on regional history itineraries that extend beyond the battlefield. The park provides a peaceful, less-crowded setting to reflect on 19th-century American history."

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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