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Pennsylvania shines bright with historic areas spread throughout the state. Tourists, vacationers, and residents flock to these areas in search of stories from the olden times. Formerly known as “Black Town,” come here to explore the birthplace of our 15th President, James Buchanan.

Mercersburg, of course, is more than just the hometown of President Buchanan, but that may be one of its more popular draws to the area. The borough sits southwest of Harrisburg along the eastern slopes of Cove Mountain. While visiting here with your RV rental, you’ll notice ample opportunities to traverse parts of the Appalachian Trail and delve into the town’s unique past.

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The Great Outdoors

Ski enthusiast might have heard of the town before, due to the Whitetail Resort but it isn’t just for wintertime. No matter the season you find yourself in the area with your Mercersburg camper rental, you will always find plenty to do at the resort. Winters are reserved for skiing and snowboarding, of course. But, Whitetail also allows hiking in the summer and boasts a pristine golf course. If you’re planning to be in town with your travel trailer rental from Mercersburg for a week or so, sign the kids (7-15 years old) up for their summer camp offerings so you can take off on your own ventures.

While President Buchanan was born here, you will find the natural expanse named in his honor in McConnellsburg. The vast forest covers over 70,000 acres across three counties. Lace up your boots or strap on your helmet and set out on an extensive 157-mile trail network throughout Buchanan State Forest. Or, if you’d rather just enjoy the scenery, pack a picnic for the family and go on a nature watch.

Mercersburg and surrounding Franklin County do have ample hiking trails should you want to cover a lot of miles on this rental RV trip through the area. Whether you’re just discovering the joys of hiking or an experienced pro, there are

trail options with spanning views just waiting to be explored. Just cross your fingers, the weather cooperates.

RV Parks

Book an RV rental in Mercersburg, and hide away in a wooded lot while visiting. Saunderosa Park is ready to welcome you with clean and well-maintained campsites. Offering both daily and weekly rates, the park caters to all. You’ll have access to full hookups, picnic areas, mini golf, swimming pool, and more.

You’ll also be able to find a handful of other amenity-filled campground in the surrounding Franklin County should Saunderosa not have what you’d like. Enjoy being close to everything you came to the area to see and do. Finding overnight prospects on this trip won’t ever feel like a hassle.

Exploring the Town

Since you’ve come all the way to Mercersburg in your rental RV, learn a bit about President Buchanan. The township created Buchanan's Birthplace State Park to welcome people into the exact area and acreage he grew up on before moving away at age 6. There are several memorials and other buildings set up to take you through his very early years as well as the history of the area at the time.

Mercersburg does sit right along the Maryland border. You could easily cross over and take some day trips and explore more of the area. Greencastle and Clear Spring are very near and offer an array of activities to get you interacting with the local areas.

And if all else fails, Harrisburg is an exciting day trip option and under a 90-minute drive. This city, like many Pennsylvania cities, offers several historical attractions and is home to the state museum. Hershey Park is just east of the city if you fancy a chocolate and theme park combination. Or, just stay in the city and wander about to all the local shops and restaurants.

Should it be a historic Pennsylvania town you are seeking to explore, consider Mercersburg. Walk through a state park, catch a sunset, enjoy a round of gold, and take in the beautiful landscape. Rent a motorhome in Mercersburg, PA, and hit the road!

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