Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Pennsylvania Camping & Hiking

Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Pennsylvania Camping & Hiking

Fort Necessity National Battlefield Image Gallery

Directions

The main unit of the park is located 11 miles east of Uniontown, Pennsylvania on U.S. Highway 40. The visitor center, reconstructed Fort Necessity, Mount Washington Tavern and picnic area are located in the main unit of the park.

Phone

(724) 329-5512

Activities

HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING

Camping Reservations

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Pennsylvania Campgrounds

Hiking Trails

Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails:

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Related Link(s)

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Fort Necessity National Battlefield Official Website

Fort Necessity National Battlefield Map

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America. The stage was set for the American Revolution.

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