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Fort Necessity National Battlefield – Stop 3 - Washington Arrives - Defenses (d28de9de-b4a0-4e96-b1f7-7e8225d27d71)📷 NPS Photo, Public domain

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Farmington, PA

History

A reconstructed round stockade where young George Washington fought his first battle and surrendered in July 1754, opening the French and Indian War. The site includes the Mount Washington Tavern on the National Road; free.

Nearest town
Farmington, PA
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.8150, -79.5870

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Laurel Highlands: Fort Necessity, Ohiopyle and Horseshoe Curve – Stop 3 - Washington Arrives - Defenses (d28de9de-b4a0-4e96-b1f7-7e8225d27d71)© NPS Photo · Public domain
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Things to do in…

Laurel Highlands: Fort Necessity, Ohiopyle and Horseshoe Curve

160 mi8 stops3 days

Nearby

Ohiopyle State Park - panoramio (1)© Ron Shawley · CC BY 3.0
Nature

Ohiopyle State Park

Ohiopyle, PA
Fallingwater – a bridge over a riverPhoto by Jeffrey Clayton on Unsplash
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Coopers Rock State Forest Overlook – Overlook At Sunset© Stryker33 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Swallow Falls State Park – Lower Swallow Falls (52688730957)© Andrew Parlette from Elkridge,MD, US · CC BY 2.0
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Swallow Falls State Park

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Campsites nearby

  • Kentuck CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™Campsite
    11 mi from Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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  • Mountain Pines CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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  • Lost Mountain CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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  • Hickory Hollow CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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  • Pioneer Lakes RV ParkCampsite
    25 mi from Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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All campsites in Pennsylvania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fort Necessity National Battlefield?

Fort Necessity National Battlefield is in Farmington, PA, at GPS 39.8150, -79.5870. It is about 30 mi from Oakland.

Can you camp near Fort Necessity National Battlefield?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Benner's Meadow Run Camping & Cabins, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 21 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fort Necessity National Battlefield?

Fort Necessity National Battlefield is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Laurel Highlands: Fort Necessity, Ohiopyle and Horseshoe Curve.

What is there to see near Fort Necessity National Battlefield?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ohiopyle State Park (6 mi), Fallingwater (9 mi), Coopers Rock State Forest Overlook (15 mi) and Swallow Falls State Park (24 mi).

When is the best time to visit Fort Necessity National Battlefield?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)