Places to stay near Cowans Gap State Park

The 1780 Cabin on Main

A charming cabin built circa 1780 situated right on Main Street, just steps from Pubs and Restaurants and easy walking distance to historic Mercersburg Academy. There is a separate sleeping area upstairs with a queen-size memory foam bed. The lower level features a foldout couch and air mattress for additional guests, as well as a 55" TV and a wet bar and bathroom. Visitors have universally enjoyed the cabin's cozy feel. While there is no yard available, the town is great for walking dogs.

The Frame ~ Charming Nature Escape ~ Hot Tub ~ BBQ

Escape to the charming 2BR 1Bath A-frame on a secluded wooded property just 10 mins away from Shippensburg, PA. Whether you're looking to savor nature‘s tranquility from the luxurious hot tub, share stories around the fire pit, or explore picturesque Cumberland Valley, this will be the ideal starting point for your adventures! *2 Comfortable BRs *Open Design Living *Full Kitchen *Smart TV *Backyard (Hot Tub, Sauna, Fire Pit, BBQ, Outdoor shower) *High-Speed Wi-Fi *Free Parking *EV charger

Jewel Vinsota Artist's Guesthouse

Less than a mile from the Appalachian Trail, the dog-friendly Jewel Vinsota Artist's Guesthouse is the perfect get-away to explore nature or your artistic leanings. The house is full of original artwork, hand-crafted details, and books on art and architecture. Wander the grounds and find sculpture, ponds, and trails through the woods. Want to hike the entire 40-mile length of Maryland on the Appalachian Trail? Start and end at the Jewel Vinsota and we can drop you off and pick you up.

Iron Works House - Magnificent Historic Property

Magnificently Restored Historic Property. This beautifully restored 6 bedroom, 5 full, 2 half bathroom home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is close to Whitetail Ski Resort, Cowans Gap State Park, Historic Gettysburg, and many other local attractions. Located on a scenic and tranquil property this home offers a peaceful respite from the daily grind. Amenities include two ponds, adjacent trout stream, and a large tree house platform. Relaxation is here.

The Resting Place

Take it easy at this tranquil getaway in a small town nestled in the valley of the Appalachian mountains. Ten minutes from turnpike Exit 180 - Fort Littleton/McConnellsburg. This little haven is close to a great fishing spot at Meadow Grounds State Park lake. Hiking at Cowens Gap State Park. And Buchanan's Birthplace State Park not far away. You can relax as you watch the sunset for one of the two overlooks on neighboring mountains. Come and enjoy it for yourself!

Cozy country charm

My cottage has beautiful views from every side of the house and a relaxing front porch to sit and relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. It's a cozy cottage at the foot of the mountain with lots of privacy. There are no neighbors. There are horses here to enjoy watching them graze or feed them a snack. It's truly a nice getaway and still only a half hour from 3 local towns. For warmer weather there is a firepit, picnic table, grill and some nice shaded areas to relax.

Colonial Era Spring House

A unique and private mountain top colonial era spring house, with two springs flowing thru the basement. Originally the site of a tannery in the 1700s. Here you can relax, recharge, and rejuvenate. We celebrate all four seasons where you can enjoy Mother Nature's ever changing scenery at 1300' above sea level with fresh mountain air. Our area offers many things to do, or you may choose to stay in and do nothing at all.

Authentic Caboose 10 min to historic EBT Railroad

Enjoy the natural beauty surrounding this historic getaway. This getaway includes many amenities for you to enjoy. ~10 minutes from train and trolley rides~ ~On 5 acres along a country road~ ~Heat and AC~ ~Hot Showers in the Caboose~ ~BBQ Grill~ ~Queen Bed and two singles in the loft~ ~Coffeemaker~ ~Microwave~ ~Refrigerator~ ~WIFI is coming soon~ ~Fire ring with firewood~ ~Picnic Table~ ~Toaster~ ~WIFI~ ~Smart TV~

BedrockCottage-Near JLG, Cowan'sGap, Goldfish Barn

Bedrock Cottage is a cozy mountaintop home-away-from-home surrounded by nature. The cottage sits on 2 wooded acres just 4 miles from JLG, 11 miles from Mercersburg Academy, and 6 miles from Cowan's Gap State Park. Fishing, swimming, kayaking, paddle-boats, picnicking, hiking and more are available at the Park. We are also just 6 miles from the Goldfish Barn Event Center and 18 miles from Whitetail Ski Resort