BV009 - Tower
Buchanan State Forest is named in honor of James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States. Buchanan State Forest covers 72,286 acres in Franklin County, Fulton County, and Bedford County. Buchanan’s woodlands straddle the ridges of southcentral Pennsylvania and are comprised mainly of mixed oak. (via site)
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Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
Big Mountain is the high point on the Tuscarora Mountain ridge in south central Pennsylvania in the United States. The 2,458-foot (749 m) summit is located in the Buchanan State Forest and offers fine view.
Big Mountain is the high point on the Tuscarora Mountain ridge in south central Pennsylvania in the United States. The 2,458-foot (749 m) summit is located in the Buchanan State Forest and offers fine view. Tuscarora Formation quartzite of the Silurian Age underlies the summit; it is this weather resistant rock which gives Big Mountain its high prominence. Big Mountain has the largest vertical ri
mountain in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Big Mountain is the high point on the Tuscarora Mountain ridge in south central Pennsylvania in the United States. The 2,458-foot (749 m) summit is located in the Buchanan State Forest and offers fine view. Tuscarora Formation quartzite of the Silurian Age underlies the summit; it is this weather resistant rock which gives Big Mountain its high prominence. Big Mountain has the largest vertical ri
Cowans Gap State Park is a 1,085-acre (439 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Todd Township, Fulton County and Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park is largely surrounded by Buchanan State Forest in Allens Valley just off Pennsylvania Route 75 near Fort Loudon.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
Sheetz
Save-A-Lot
⛽ Fuel
- Pensinger's
Citgo- Sheetz
🍽️ Food & drink
- Restaurant
- The Mountain House Restaurant
- Milky Way
➕ Medical
- Pharmacy
- Fulton County Medical Center
- Paul B MacDonald’s Pharmacy
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
🏧 ATM & bank
- BB&T
- Community State Bank
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at BV009 - Tower?
The posted price is 10 USD.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to BV009 - Tower?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at BV009 - Tower?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at BV009 - Tower?
No — bring your own drinking water.
When is BV009 - Tower open?
BV009 - Tower is open year-round.
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