Fort Washington, Montgomery County, PA
Rich in modern recreational facilities and historical significance, Fort Washington blossoms with flowering dogwood in the spring. 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. The park is popular with hikers and picnickers. Birders enjoy the seasonal migration of raptors from the Observation Deck.
500 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA, 19034
Phone: 215-591-5250
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Trail data: PA DCNR, Bureau of State Parks.
Trail coverage varies by state. We list what each state agency publishes as open data, plus the National Park Service, and in Indiana also city and county trails. A campground's own trails are never included, so one showing no trails may still have its own.
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked September 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
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