Nearby State Parks and Special Areas
- Cowans Gap State Park is located in Fulton and Franklin Counties within Buchanan State Forest.
Special areas in Buchanan State Forest include Sweet Root Natural Area, Pine Ridge Natural Area, Martin Hill Wild Area, Redbud Valley (known for bird watching), and four picnic areas.
There are three other state parks in District #2:
- Buchanan's Birthplace State Park (Franklin County)
- Shawnee State Park (Bedford County)
- Warriors Path State Park (Bedford County)
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