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Valley Forge National Historical ParkSunriseing over the hills of Valley Forge on a cold crisp January morning
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Laws & Policies

Park Regulations

  • The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

  • The use of skates, skateboards, roller skis, in-line skates & similar devices is prohibited.

  • The use of bicycles on other that approved trails is prohibited. In general, all trails on Mt. Joy & Mt. Misery are closed, as well as fields.

  • Use of snowmobiles is prohibited.

  • Driving or parking outside of established roads & parking areas is prohibited.

  • Open flame fires are prohibited. All cooking fires are restricted to designated picnic areas & must be charcoal.

  • Gathering of flowers, nuts, fruits, for other than limited personal use is prohibited.

  • Gathering of plants, wood, pine cones, rocks, and artifacts; of any kind is prohibited.

  • Use of metal detectors or digging to retrieve any object is prohibited.

  • Climbing on earthworks, cabins, cannons, monuments or any other structures is prohibited.

  • Feeding of any wildlife is prohibited.

  • Harassing of wildlife by spotlighting is prohibited.

  • Having a pet unleashed is prohibited. You are required to clean up after your pet.

  • Launching of model rockets is prohibited.

If you have any questions please check with a park ranger or call 610-783-1050.

 
For a complete list of the rules and regulations for Valley Forge NHP, click here.
The Schuylkill River on the summer sun.  

Did You Know?
Valley Forge NHP is part of the Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area, which stretches 128 miles from Philadelphia to Pottsville. The region is nationally significant for the roles that its people, places, and events played in the American, industrial, and environmental revolutions.

Last Updated: November 28, 2008 at 11:01 EST