Prince William Forest Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Experience a place where history and nature unite!

Prince William Forest Park is an oasis of natural beauty and human history located only 35 miles south of Washington, DC. 37 miles of hiking trails and 21 miles of bicycle-accessible roads and trails traverse this 15,000 acre piedmont forest. Beneath its canopy lies evidence of human history reaching back to 8,000 B.C.

Summer Ranger Programs are Here!

Join our e-mail list to get updates on upcoming ranger hikes, campfire programs and more!
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Rent a cabin for your family or group today!

Prince William Forest Park has cabins that can be rented for an individual or for large groups. Visit our cabin camp page for more information or call the cabin camp office at 703-221-5843.
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Trails Closed Due To Storm Damage

Due to storm damage that occurred on May 11th and 12th, the following roads and trails are closed until further notice:

Burma Road
North Valley Trail between Burma and Lake One Road
Lake One Road north (Camp One side) of North Valley Trail
The area between the Laurel Loop/Birch Bluff Trails and South Valley/North Orenda intersection.

In addition, the docks at Camp 4 are closed and currently not accessible to Cabin Camp Users; the docks for Camps 2 & 5 are also closed and not accessible.

Please use caution on all park trails and contact the park visitor center at 703-221-7181 for updated information.

Spend the Summer Outdoors!

Use our interactive hiking guide to plan your trip! Check out different trails for their difficulty and scenic spots. Or stop by or call the visitor center any day from 9 am to 5 pm to ask a ranger about a favorite route.

Write to

18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, Virginia 22172-1644

E-mail Us

Phone

Visitor Information
(703) 221-7181

Fax

(703) 221-3258

Climate

Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and...
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