Fee: No entrance fee. Fees apply for camping, cabins, pavilions and some programs. Reservations: Pennsylvania DCNR online or by phone.
About this park
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is an 18.5-acre park in a gap of Tuscarora Mountain in Franklin County, offering year-round beauty in a forested mountain setting. Besides the memorial to the president, the park has two picnic pavilions, picnic tables, restrooms and drinking water. Buck Run flows through the park and holds a population of native trout. The park is a day-use area with no camping.
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park FAQ
Where is Buchanan's Birthplace State Park located?
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, at 2831 Stony Batter Road. GPS coordinates: 39.8934, -77.9549. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Buchanan's Birthplace State Park?
No entrance fee. Fees apply for camping, cabins, pavilions and some programs. Reservations: Pennsylvania DCNR online or by phone. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Buchanan's Birthplace State Park?
You can call (717) 485-3948. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Buchanan's Birthplace State Park?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Owens Creek Campground (29.8 mi, reservable)
- Seven Points (Pa) (34.5 mi, reservable)
- Susquehannock (34.5 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Buchanan's Birthplace State Park?
This listing was last updated on October 8, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.