Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is a national battlefield run by the National Park Service in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. There is no entrance fee. It is open from sunrise to sunset.
Check current closures and fire restrictions for Fort Necessity National Battlefield on the managing agency's own page.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield map
Fort Necessity National Battlefield boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
This unit's own agency alerts list no fire restriction as of Oct. 5, 2026. We do not check a statewide fire-order feed for PA, so that is not a statement that no order exists, and not a green light for a fire. Check with the land manager and your county before you light anything.
Common questions
- Yes. Fort Necessity National Battlefield has no entrance fee.
- Fort Necessity National Battlefield is open from sunrise to sunset.
Fees, passes, and hours
Fort Necessity National Battlefield has no entrance fee.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is open from sunrise to sunset.
Sources: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30; nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Farmington, 1.4 miles
Source: www2.census.gov, checked 2026-09-30.
What to see
- Historic siteNational BattlefieldNPS unit designation
Source: nps.gov, checked 2026-09-30.