Park & Grounds

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Fort Roberdeau has closed for the 2025 tour season but the grounds are able to be seen and visited any time during the winter months from dawn to dusk.

Park and Grounds Regulations

1. All day areas are open to the public between dawn and dusk throughout the year, unless otherwise posted. The historic area and buildings are open from May to October for guided tours.

2. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the park.

3. All pets must be on a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length and attended to at all times. Pets are not permitted in buildings of Fort Roberdeau Park. Domestic animal wate must be properly disposed of.

        3.a. According to Pennsylvania’s Dog Laws, all dogs must be under control and must not be allowed to run at large. Dogs are personal property, and owners are responsible for damages caused by their dog.

4. No open fires and/or charcoal grills are permitted except where specifically authorized by the County Commissioners or the Fort Roberdeau Director.

5. Trash, garbage and all other litter shall be placed in containers provided for this purpose, and shall be limited to litter accumulated during use of Fort Roberdeau Park.

6. No hunting or fishing permitted in the park.

7. Do not remove, molest, injure, or damage anything natural or physical within Fort Roberdeau Park.

8. Boisterous, immoral or indecent conduct will not be tolerated.

9. Soliciting for any purpose or posting of signs is not permitted. The distribution, sales, servicing or rental of any supplies, equipment, material or commodity is restricted to authorized concessions.

10. Licensed vehicle operaters shall obey posted speed limits and shall use only roads and parking areas open to public traffic unless authorized by the County Commissioners or the Fort Roberdeau Director. The operation of non-licensed motor vehicles shall not be permitted on Park roads, trails, and other areas. Excessive noise, nuisance, reckless or negligent operation is prohibited.

11. Horseback riding is permitted on the right (side) berm of roads open to public vehicles and designated trails and areas. this activity is not permitted on hiking trails or picnic areas.

12. Use or dicharge of any type of airgun, slingshot, or explosive is prohibited, except when authorized by the County Commissioners or the Director.

13. Firearms and archery equipment may not be uncased and used except when authorized by the County Commissioners or the Director.

14. Wildlife shall not be hunted, pursued, molested, or intentionally disturbed.

15. Outdoor recreational activity in County Areas shall be restricted to locations where physical improvement or posting designates the appropriate purpose and use.

16. The use of any chainsaw, metal detector, or electric generator is prohibited unless authorized by the County Commissioners or the Director.

17. Unorganized or organized instruction, exhibition, competition, demonstration, or special events first require approval from the County Commissioners or the Director.

18. Reservations for picnic areas, facilites, and playing fields and appropriate fees shall be avabilable by contacting the Fort Roberdeau office at (814)946-0048.

19. In the event of hazardous conditions, endangering life or property, any County Area or facility may be closed to public use at the discretion of the County Commissioners.

Enjoy the grounds

RV and bus parking are available. We do not have RV hookups but you are welcome to park on the grounds while visiting the Fort. Sorry, no camping or overnight parking.
 Geocaching is also available!

Amenities

Fort Roberdeau has a covered picnic pavilion and modern restroom facilities. Cold water is available in the Acorn Shop located in the barn. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds; picnic tables are available on a first-come first-served basis.

 

 

 

Rent White Oak Hall

Daily Rate: $200.00
Refundable Deposit: $100.00

All checks must be made out to “County of Blair” with “Fort Roberdeau White Oak Hall Rental” in the memo.

2026 Special Events

Come and join us in experiencing Blair County’s living history at any of the Fort Roberdeau
events now listed on our 2026 calendar!  

 

Events at the FortMountain Lion Observatory

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Fort Roberdeau Family

Help our team keep Blair County’s history alive by either becoming a member or joining our incredibly valuable volunteer team!