• a leaf rests in Quantico Creek

    Prince William Forest

    Park Virginia

  • Firewood

    Outside firewood is prohibited in Prince William Forest Park, unless it is certified USDA 'bug free' firewood. Any dead and downed wood can be collected in the park for in-park use. Help us protect the forest from invasive species!

  • Oak Ridge Campground B and C Loops Full 5/26

    The B and C Loops of Oak Ridge Campground are full for Saturday night, May 26th. A loop is a first come, first served loop of the campground so you can arrive early to get a site. Call the visitor center from 9 to 5 for a current A Loop site count.

  • Sold Out of the Military Pass

    We have sold out of our cache of the new InterAgency Military Pass. We have ordered 500 more and will post here and on our facebook/twitter pages when our shipment arrives.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Letterboxing

a ranger follows the tracks

Matthew Lawrence

A junior ranger follows the tracks to learning!

Follow the Path to Learning - Letterbox!

Letterboxing is an outdoor hobby that combines elements of orienteering and puzzle solving. Prince William Forest Park has created its own letterboxing course for kids close to the visitor center. Print out the booklets below or bring them to the park or stop by the visitor center and ask a ranger for a booklet.

Use the letterboxing booklets to follow the clues to a small, weatherproof boxe containing a logbook and a rubber stamp.

Letterboxing Booklet 1: Piedmont Forest

Did You Know?

Pyrite

Because of its abundance and high sulfur content, Pyrite, also known as "Fool's Gold," was once mined in what is now Prince William Forest Park (1889-1920) to be used in products ranging from light bulbs to soap.