Fort Washington State Park

Open — Open year-round for organized group camping. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance and can be booked up to 11 months ahead.

About

Fort Washington State Park consists of 493 acres in eastern Montgomery County, approximately 17 miles north of Philadelphia. The park takes its name from the temporary fort built by George Washington's troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge for the winter encampment. Today, the park offers organized group camping in a rustic setting with multiple sites that can accommodate groups ranging from 20 to 100 people, with a total campground capacity of 220 people. The camping area is primitive group tenting only, meaning it is designed for organized groups rather than individual campers or RVs. Basic amenities include non-flush restrooms and potable water. The park itself is open year-round from sunrise to sunset, with day use areas opening at 8:00 AM. Fort Washington State Park is popular with hikers exploring its trail system and birders who gather at the observation deck to watch the seasonal migration of raptors. Reservations for group camping must be made at least 3 days in advance and can be booked up to 11 months ahead through the Pennsylvania State Parks reservation system. The park's location provides convenient access from the Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 339, approximately 2 miles away) and serves as a nature retreat within the Philadelphia metro area.

Directions

Located at 500 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA. Approximately 17 miles north of Philadelphia, 2 miles from exit 339 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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