Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 2–3 days
- Don't miss
- Be a Valley Forge B.A.R.K. Ranger
- Nearby city
- King of Prussia, PA
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About Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together, overcome adversity, and find renewal through transformation.
3 current NPS alerts
- Information: Isaac Potts House (Washington's Headquarters) Closed For Restoration
- Information: Maurice Stephens Parking Lot Closed During Construction Project
- Information: County Line Road Closed Monday To Friday
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 10, 2026). Official Valley Forge National Historical Park page on nps.gov
Weather Information
- Winter
at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer.
Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more detailed weather information on the
Operating Hours
Park Grounds
The park grounds including roads, parking lots, trails, and monuments are open from 7am to dark (30 minutes after sunset) year round. Park grounds remain open on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
- Monday7:00AM - Sunset
- Tuesday7:00AM - Sunset
- Wednesday7:00AM - Sunset
- Thursday7:00AM - Sunset
- Friday7:00AM - Sunset
- Saturday7:00AM - Sunset
- Sunday7:00AM - Sunset
Washington's Headquarters
Washington's Headquarters has summer hours and winter hours. Summer hours (when the house is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM) go into effect on Monday, March 23rd, 2026. Winter hours (when the house is open daily, 10 AM to 4 PM) go into effect on the first Sunday in November when Daylight Savings Time ends (Nov 1, 2026) and continue until Dec 31. Winter hours in the new year (when the house is open weekends only, 10 AM to 4 PM) go into effect on Jan 1.
- Monday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning Valley Forge National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Valley Forge. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
