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Stretching across 3 counties, Buchanan State Forest covers nearly 70,000 acres in southern Pennsylvania. A gorgeous spot for PA state forest camping if you are looking to really get back in touch with nature. With no modern amenities, camping in Buchanan State Forest is a real wilderness experience.
Nature lovers can enjoy spotting a huge variety of trees including hemlock, birch, red maple, and 5 varieties of oak. Hiking along the Mid State and Tuscarora Trails is one of the best ways to see these majestic trees. For a break from hiking stop for lunch at one of the four picnic areas which are equipped with grilles and toilets for the convenience of visitors.
If you enjoy sightseeing and photography there are many fascinating sites of historic significance located within the forest. Visit pre-Civil War cemeteries, a pre-revolution saltpeter mine, an aqueduct from the late 1800s and several abandoned railroad tunnels.