Cowans Gap State Park
Cowans Gap State Park is a beautiful outdoor recreational area nestled in the mountains of Buchanan, Pennsylvania. It offers scenic hiking trails, a clean, trout-stocked lake with a sandy beach perfect for kids and families, and opportunities for boating, cabin rentals, horseback riding, and winter activities. The park is family-friendly with amenities such as picnic tables, barbecue grills, playground equipment including slides and swings, volleyball courts, and public restrooms. It is wheelchair accessible and provides ample parking. A highlight is the breathtaking overlook trail with views of the valley gap, making it a great destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Reviews
This is a great campground! I definitely recommend it! The bathrooms and campground were clean. There are paths by a creek that lead to the lake and are a fairly easy walk. There is a more strenuous hike to Cowans Gap Overlook – it is a beautiful view.
This is still a great get-away on the Tuscarora Mountain.
The park includes boat and cabin rentals, plenty of hiking trails, nice clean trout stocked lake w a sandy beach area. Available for horseback riding and winter activities as well.
I learned to swim at this lake while attending St. John’ church camp just down the mountain.
Very beautiful lake with a splendid beach! Perfect for kids and families with strollers.
Cowans gap state park is my favorite park. This is an amazing outdoor recreational park nestled on the mountains of Buchanan Pennsylvania. There are several trails to enjoy and the overlook trail gives you the most amazing view of the gap. The best part is that you can ride the bike along side the lake trail and have great time with the family. A highly recommended outdoor recreational park nestled park for the family. Ample parking and beautiful landscapes.
Absolutely beautiful! Very beautiful scenery and nature to explore! Cowan’s Gap has a tremendously beautiful view! I felt like a bird looking down at the valley!