Fort Washington State Park
Open year-round for organized group tent camping. Reservations required at least 3 days in advance via ReserveAmerica or by calling 888-PA-PARKS. This is group camping only, not individual sites.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:18PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees expected each day. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the mid 70s to low 80s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur Thursday through Friday.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Thursday for The Philadelphia Metro area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/
About
Fort Washington State Park encompasses 493 acres between Fort Washington and Flourtown in eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The park holds significant Revolutionary War history, named for the temporary fort built by George Washington's troops in fall 1777 before their march to Valley Forge. Today the park offers rustic organized group tenting year-round, with four group tent sites (A, B, C, D) that each accommodate 20 to 100 people, for a maximum total capacity of 220 campers. The group camping area is rustic, featuring pit toilets, potable water, and picnic tables. This is not individual or RV camping; sites are designed for organized groups such as scouts, church groups, and similar organizations. The park operates a carry-in/carry-out trash program with no collection facilities on site. Pets are permitted only in designated areas. Beyond camping, visitors enjoy hiking and biking trails, disc golf, fishing, and seasonal raptor migration viewing from the Observation Deck at Militia Hill. The park is a popular destination for birders and nature enthusiasts in the greater Philadelphia area.
Directions
Located between Fort Washington and Flourtown along Bethlehem Pike, approximately two miles from PA Turnpike Exit 339. Park office at 500 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| fortwashingtonsp@pa.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (215) 591-5250 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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