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    Prince William Forest

    Park Virginia

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  • Firewood

    Outside firewood is prohibited in Prince William Forest Park, unless it is certified USDA 'bug free' firewood. Dead and downed wood may be collected from designated areas for use while in the park. Help us protect the forest from invasive species!

  • Warm Wet Spring = More Ticks

    Please check yourself and your pets for ticks continually during and after your visit. Ticks are less prevelent if you stay on trail or in mowed areas. Wearing light colored clothing helps you spot them before the attach.

  • Temp. Closure C-Loop Bathroom

    Due to sequestration cuts, the C-Loop bathroom at Oak Ridge Campground will remain closed. Please use the B-Loop restroom, a short walking distance away. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Be A Junior Ranger

cartoon junior rangers!
The Prince William Forest Park Junior Ranger Guides are eager to welcome you!
Images created and donated by Matthew Lawrence.
 

Visit the Prince William Forest Park visitor center to get a free copy of our Junior Ranger Booklet! Or, download your own junior ranger booklet here online. Please remember that this is a large pdf file and make time some time to download.

Complete the booklet and bring or mail it to the visitor center to get your junior ranger badge.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

The whitetail deer has a verticle leap of nine feet!  This is a handy skill to have when eluding predators.  How high can you jump?