About this campground
The exhibits an programs at The Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center immerse visitors and students in the diverse cultures and customs of mid-eighteenth century Pennsylvania. The bookstore gift-shop provides a selection of theme related souvenirs and in-depth material for those who want to learn more after visiting the park. Exhibits also cover the National Road, the first federally funded highway, that linked the east and west of the young United States.
Getting there
The visitor center parking area is the second right after entering the park from US Hwy 40.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Mount Washington TavernFort Necessity National Battlefield0 mi
- Somerfield North Recreation AreaYoughiogheny River Lake11 mi
- OUTFLOW CAMPINGYoughiogheny River Lake12 mi
- Youghiogheny Recreation AreaYoughiogheny River Lake12 mi
- Mill Run Recreation AreaYoughiogheny River Lake13 mi
- Gallatin HouseFriendship Hill National Historic Site19 mi
Explore more Pennsylvania camping
Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Pennsylvania campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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