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.

Misty River|Hot Tub| Container home(UTV Included!)

New Container home! Park your vehicle and load up your very own UTV and head down a well maintained trail to a new container home that is perched on a clifftop overlooking a river! With your own private bathhouse with running water, a hot water shower and a flush toilet! The perfect romantic getaway or a great way to enjoy nature! Winter is here! Stay warm with heat and an electric fireplace, and hot tub, hot showers, and heated bathhouse 50 feet from the container! View nature at its finest!

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

Cedarhill Cottage

Nestled in Franklin County, this quaint A-frame cottage is a perfect destination. If you are looking for a place to get away and defrag from your busy life, this newly remodeled A-frame cottage offers all the comforts of home in a quiet area that has been described as refreshing and renewing. Surrounded by views and the sounds of nature and within minutes of local shopping and dining - you’ll quickly see why our guests become family. Sit by the fire pit and make some s'mores!

The Little White House

Relax on the farm with a peaceful view and rural atmosphere, with the convenience of being close to local attractions. Located close to I81, it’s a favorable location but private setting. Within 10-20 minutes of Chambersburg restaurants, shopping, hospital and activities. Also about a 30 minute drive to historic Gettysburg, PA! The farm is active with 2 cows and 3 (way too friendly) cats. We are a small family wanting to share out beautiful piece of land with all who visit!

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.

Spectacular views, intimate dome

Come experience a truly one of a kind polycarbonate dome tucked away in the Appalachian mountains! Situated on the mountainside overlooking the scenic Cumberland valley. Complete privacy, stunning sunsets, and amazing amenities! The dome is climate controlled. The spacious deck is equipped with a meticulously maintained hot tub, and a blackstone griddle. This offers the unique opportunity to be immersed in nature, yet enjoy numerous amenities and comfort.

Edgewater Lodge

A perfect place to get away from the stresses of life to relax and unwind . You Can have a seat on the large porch overlooking the Conodoguinet creek and enjoy watching nature , watch your kids playing and splashing in the creek , make dinner with the BBQ grill on the back patio or be just plain lazy ! There is no tv at this place , our goal is to have our guests enjoy nature and in this way be refreshed and ready to go back to work.

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-CowansGap/GoldfishBarn/Merc Academy

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

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. And a small hop off Route 30. This little haven is close to White Tail Ski Resort for winter fun. Also a 3 minute drive if your taking a training class at JLG Intuition! Or just a great place to kick back and relax!