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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.

 
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Firewood Restriction

Please enjoy camping in Prince William Forest Park this weekend! However, bringing in outside firewood is prohibited. Outside firewood, even that which is purchased locally, can introduce the destructive, invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle into Prince William Forest Park and harm thousands of trees. Firewood may be provided for you in the campground, and campers can freely collect dead and downed wood in the campground. Please call our visitor center at 703-221-7181 for more information.

 
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Celebrate July 4th Weekend With Us!

July 4th is the perfect time for some family fun in the great outdoors. Spend the weekend with your kids camping, hiking, and doing nature crafts. Visit our Schedule of Events page for more information all of the park happenings.

 
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Showers at Oak Ridge Campground Re-open

Oak Ridge Campground B-loop showers are now open after repairs were made to a malfunctioning sewer line.

 
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Are you an avid Prince William Forest Park trail hiker?

Have you hiked all 37 miles of trails in Prince William Forest Park? If so, get a certificate at our visitor center and share your story on our Visitor's Voice page so others can discover the joy and wonder of Prince William Forest Park. All lovers of Prince William Forest Park can share a touching story of their favorite hike or enchanting wildlife encounter. Email us your testimonials and photographs and we will post them on our website. Please note that all testimonials and photographs will be screened and edited before posting.

 

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18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, Virginia 22172-1644

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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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Pyrite  

Did You Know?
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.

Last Updated: June 26, 2009 at 12:28 EST