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Latitude, Longitude: 40.032988, -77.304626
N40° 1.9793', W077° 18.2776' DIRECTIONS: Some Mapping Programs place this address too far to the north. The intersection of Rt 233 and Pine Grove Rd has the Park Office on the East side. The Appalachian Trail Museum is a few hundred feet south of there along with parking and the Pine Grove Furnace. From I-81: Take Exit 37, Rt 233 south about 7.8 miles. From Rt 30: Between Chambersburg and Gettysburg, take Rt 233 north about 13.3 miles north. From Mount Holly Springs, PA Rt 34: Between Gettysburg and Carlisle. SR-34 / N Baltimore Ave 1.3 miles Turn right to stay on SR-34 / Yates St 2.0 miles Bear right onto Green Mountain Rd 0.7 miles Bear right onto Pine Grove Rd 3.7 miles Keep right to stay on Pine Grove Rd 2.4 miles Keep straight onto SR-233 / Pine Grove Rd 0.1 miles Arrive at 1120 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, PA 17324-8837 Turn by Turn Directions The Museum is located in the Old Mill near the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania. Camping Sites and other lodging in the Pine Grove Furnace State Park Area Pine Grove Furnace State Park 70 tent and trailer sites are available year-round. The campground has drinking water, flush toilets, and a sanitary dump station. A seasonal camp store is 0.25-mile from the campground. Pets are permitted on designated sites for a fee. Organized Group Tenting: Organized adult or youth groups may reserve the rustic area year-round. The area is divided into six separate sites with capacities varying from 35 to 50 people each, or the entire camp can be reserved. The sites are in a wooded area surrounding an open play field. Paymasters Cabin: This historic house is available for rent year-round. It has a modern kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom and three bedrooms that sleeps six people and is near the camp store. Guests should bring all essentials like sheets, linens and dishes. Modern cabin prices apply. Pine Grove Furnace was built during the era of the American Revolution, and one of its first operators was Michael Ege. In 1815, his son, Peter Ege, who built the mansion and enjoyed the longest tenure of any ironmaster, inherited Pine Grove Furnace. The Ironmaster’s Mansion serves as a hostel and prominent halfway resting area for Appalachian Trail hikers. Mountain Creek Campground - It has all the amenities one could possibly imagine for a campground 349 Pine Grove Rd., Gardners, PA 17324 Phone: (717) 486-7681 Fax: (717) 486-8306 Cherokee Campground 200 Pine Grove Rd., Gardners, PA 17324 phone: (717) 486-8000 
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AT Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road Pine Grove Furnace State Park Gardners, PA 17324-9078 Phone: 717-486-8126 email: info@atmuseum.org Lodging Information: Ironmasters Mansion: The historic Ironmasters Mansion is now managed by the Museum. This historic property has 28-bed dormitory-style accommodations where hikers and other visitors to the park can stay overnight for a nominal charge. This 1829 Mansion is available as a venue for meetings, workshops, weddings, reunions, camps and other group functions. For more information, use the link above to visit our Ironmasters web pages. For reservations call (717) 486-4108 or email ironmasterspinegrove@gmail.com. The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau has a great "Find A Room" tool. CLICK HERE to go to it. Best Western Carlisle South 101 Alexander Springs Road Carlisle, PA 17015 (717) 844-3138 Newly renovated hotel just off the Walnut Bottom exit of I-81 Carlisle House Bed & Breakfast Downtown Carlisle Historic District 148 South Hanover Street Carlisle PA 17013 (717) 249-0350 Pheasant Field Bed & Breakfast 150 Hickorytown Rd Carlisle, PA (717) 258-0717 We frequently host thru-hikers because we are located just 1/2 mile off of the trail and provide free shuttle service to/from the tail head. We are pet friendly and offer a full breakfast as early as 6:30 AM for hikers who want to get a good start on the day. The Smith Steiner Bed & Breakfast 155 S. College St., Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 701-8737 A luxury bed and breakfast located in Carlisle, PA directly across from Dickinson College and Penn State Dickinson Law. The Holly Inn 31 S. Baltimore Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065 Please call (717) 486-3823 to reserve a room. The Holly Inn is about 10 miles from the Old Mill and close to the A.T. They will also shuttle A.T. hikers. The Country Inn & Suites 1529 Commerce Ave, Carlisle, PA 17015 (717) 241-4900 Hampton Inn 1164 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-0200 Sleep Inn Carlisle 5 E Garland Dr, Carlisle Pa 17013 (844) 287-2411 Sleep Inn Carlisle is a 99 room hotel with an indoor pool, fitness, free wifi and free deluxe continental breakfast. We are located next to Cracker Barrel and a short walk to Chilis Restaurant Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Carlisle 1528 Commerce Ave, Carlisle, PA 17015 (717) 243-2080 The pet friendly FFI&S offers a complimentary breakfast buffet with hot items, along with complimentary internet, an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. Guests will receive discounts at local restaurants. 
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Shuttle Information:
Michael's Shuttle Service (717) 497-6022 mike@ATshuttler.com "You pay the fare, I'll take you anywhere!" Serving the AT hiking community since 1990. Specializing in long and short shuttles for thru hikers and section hikers alike, as far north or south as needed. Serving ALL airports, train stations and bus stations. Competitive rates. Repeat customer discounts. |