Cowans Gap State Park
Cowans Gap State Park is a 1,085-acre park in the beautiful Allens Valley of Fulton County.
A 42-acre lake, large campground, rustic cabins, and many hiking trails are prime attractions.
Buchanan State Forest surrounds the park, providing additional options for recreation and natural beauty in all seasons.
Seasons and Hours
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.
The park office is usually open weekdays year round from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except on some holidays. The park office has extended hours and weekend hours in the summer season through mid-October.
The beach, food and boat rental concession, and overnight camping and cabin areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Reservations
Make
online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.
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.
GPS DD: Lat. 39.99478 Long. -77.9249
Food and Refreshment Concession
The concession in the day use area serves many snacks and hot foods. It also has ice, charcoal, and other camp supplies.
The concession is open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
Learn, Experience, Connect
The park offers a wide variety of environmental education and recreation programs. Participants gain appreciation, understanding, and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources through:
Hands-on activities
Guided walks
Evening programs
Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the park office.
Programs are offered April to November. Contact the park office for more detailed information.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
A two-plug, electric-vehicle charging station is available for public use in the park office parking area. Please move to another parking space once your vehicle has been charged.
Access for People with Disabilities
This activity or structure is ADA accessible. Park facilities available for use by people with disabilities include:
Picnic areas
Campground
Cabins
Parking
Fishing pier
Restrooms in these areas are designated with the symbol for accessibility. A special vehicle permit is issued at the park office to give access to areas of the park not open to vehicles.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.
In an Emergency
Call 911 and contact a park employee.
Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.
Nearest Hospital
Fulton County Medical Center
214 Peach Orchard Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
717-485-3155