valley-forge | PA | Find park

outdoors, log huts, gravel path, sunset, clouds

The sun sets at Muhlenberg's Brigade.

a building that extends into a hillside with a flagpole and landscaping out front

The front entrance to the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.

outdoors, monument, statue, man on horse, grass, trees, clouds.

The Anthony Wayne Statue at Valley Forge.

outdoors, grass, trees, stone house, blue sky

Washington's Headquarters in spring.

The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.

Physical Address:

1400 North Outer Line Drive

King of Prussia, PA 19406

Mailing Address:

1400 North Outer Line Drive

King of Prussia, PA 19406

contact-details

Phone Number: 6107831000 Voice

Email Address: vafo_superintendent@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

The park is conveniently located off of U.S. Route 422. The main entrance to the park is at the intersection of State Route 23 and North Gulph Road. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 326. From Interstate I-76, take Route 422 West to Route 23 West/Valley Forge. From State Route 252, take State Route 23 East.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Grounds

The park grounds including roads, trails, and monuments are open from 7:00 AM to Dark (30 minutes after sunset) year round. Park grounds remain open on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Visitor Center at Valley Forge

Open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Exceptions:

Closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Closed on Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

Closed on New Year's Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

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 the second Sunday in March when Daylight Savings Time begins. Winter hours through December (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. Winter hours in the new year (when the house is open weekends only, 10 AM to 4 PM) go into effect on Jan 1.

Exceptions:

Winter Hours - January to when DST begins. (January 1, 2026 - March 9, 2026)

Winter Hours - DST ends to Dec 31 (November 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025)

Closed on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Closed on Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

Closed on New Year's Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

Open on Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026)

Open on Washington's Birthday (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

Varnum's Quarters

An encampment-era building.

Weather Information:

Winters 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 here: www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/weather.htm