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Cowans Gap State Park

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About This Campground

Cowans Gap State Park is a diverse landscape nestled within the scenic Allens Valley of Fulton County. Campers come to enjoy the park’s 1,085 acres which offer a large lake, a full-size campground, provincial lodges, and many climbing trails throughout. Aside from the attractions, Buchanan State…

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Location

Cowans Gap State Park is located in Pennsylvania

Detail location of campground

Directions

The park is north of US 30 between Chambersburg and McConnellsburg. From the west: I-76 to Exit 180, Fort Littleton, then US 522 north to Burnt Cabins and follow signs to the park. From the east: I-76 to Exit 189, Willow Hill, then PA 75 south to Richmond Furnace and follow signs to the park. From the south: US 30 to PA 75 north at Fort Loudon to Richmond Furnace and follow signs to the park.

Address

6235 Aughwick Rd
Fort Loudon, PA 17224

Coordinates

39.98789034338989 N
77.93196472519435 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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24 Reviews

Jen R.
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2022

Hilly but happy

This state park is at the top of the mountain and has a smaller lake perfect for a short kayak trip or fishing. Lovely views from the lake and very nice secluded sites. Our site was up a hill a little but we were good. We were right aside of flushing bathrooms and the dump station. We didn't like…

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Reviewed Aug. 16, 2022

Nice lake, great facilities, bit overcrowded

The good: loved the little lake and the beach. The facilities are spotless—cleanest heated bathroom we have seen in a long while if ever. We stayed in loop B, which is smaller and a bit removed from loop A. So I can't speak to loop A. We had a great time looking at stars and took a decent hike…

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Month of VisitSeptember
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Gina I.
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2022

Beautiful , clean, quiet

We camped in a motor home two different times in site 184 & site 195 . The sites are not crowded, with plenty of shade & private. The bathroom is close by,has showers & is very clean. You can walk or ride a bike to the beach. The water is clean with sand on the bottom. Lakeside trail is…

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Location

Cowans Gap State Park is located in Pennsylvania

Detail location of campground

Directions

The park is north of US 30 between Chambersburg and McConnellsburg. From the west: I-76 to Exit 180, Fort Littleton, then US 522 north to Burnt Cabins and follow signs to the park. From the east: I-76 to Exit 189, Willow Hill, then PA 75 south to Richmond Furnace and follow signs to the park. From the south: US 30 to PA 75 north at Fort Loudon to Richmond Furnace and follow signs to the park.

Address

6235 Aughwick Rd
Fort Loudon, PA 17224

Coordinates

39.98789034338989 N
77.93196472519435 W

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