Fort Cumberland
Fort Cumberland (built 1754) was an 18th-century frontier fort at the current site of Cumberland, Maryland, USA. A drive of 24 mi reaches Mount Davis. Weather is mildest over May, June, September and October, with 68–84°F highs.
A landmark inside Cumberland
You can stay in Cumberland
Fort Cumberland is inside Cumberland, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Below are typical highs and lows near Fort Cumberland.
Fort Cumberland
Fort Cumberland (built 1754) was an 18th-century frontier fort at the current site of Cumberland, Maryland, USA. It was an important military and economic center during the French and Indian War (1754–63) and figured significantly in the early career of George Washington.
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Nights near Fort Cumberland
For a bed close by, look to Cumberland (10) and La Vale (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Cumberland | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | in town | — | 10 5 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 18,799 | $123K | D |
| La Vale | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 4,196 | $171K | — |
| Frostburg | 9 mi west | 15 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 6,979 | $182K | A+ |
| Bowling Green | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 966 | $132K | — |
| Bowmans Addition | 3 mi north | 5 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 1,102 | $187K | — |
| Meyersdale | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,986 | $104K | — |
| Greenville Township | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 4 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 752 | $201K | — |
| Carpendale | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 824 | $171K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Fort Cumberland
All of these are within 64 miles.
Big draw41 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw129 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
Big draw62 mi LandmarkMount Weather Emergency Operations Center
224 mi MountainMount Davis
56 mi Park & preserveDolly Sods Wilderness
63 mi Stadium & arenaMountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium
35 mi LakeDeep Creek Lake
45 mi National BattlefieldFort Necessity National Battlefield226K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center: Unknown, Public domain · Mount Davis: Wikiuser100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dolly Sods Wilderness: Valerius Tygart, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Deep Creek Lake: Gohens84, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Wilson44691, CC0
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What people ask about Fort Cumberland
Is Fort Cumberland in Cumberland?
Yes. It’s inside Cumberland, MD.
When is the best time to visit Fort Cumberland?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 68–84°.
How far is Fort Cumberland from Pittsburgh?
About 84 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort Cumberland?
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County (JST), about 46 miles away. The nearest big hub is Washington Dulles (IAD), about 85 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Cumberland?
Cumberland (in town, 10 places to stay), La Vale (4 mi, 6 places to stay) and Frostburg (9 mi, 9 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.