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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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Irish Spring Run on St. Patrick's Day - Park Closed Until 11 AM!

On March 17, 2012, Prince William Forest Park is proud to host the Marine Corps Marathon's Irish Sprint 10k. The race route will introduce almost 2,000 wonders to the beauty of running in our park. To accommodate the race, the main park entrance will close at 5 am and not open until 11AM. Please call the visitor center with any questions. Please note the Irish Sprint 10k is SOLD OUT.
 
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Entrance Station Closed for Winter

The entrance station will remain closed until April. Please pay your entrance fee at the visitor center daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
 
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Public Comment Requested.  What do you think?

Prince William Forest Park conducted an Environmental Assessment of a proposed new entrance to Chopawamsic Backcountry Area. Public comment is requested from 12/16/2011 to 1/16/2012. Download parts one and two of the EA here.
 
Oak Ridge Campground

Camping at Oak Ridge Campground

Oak Ridge Campsites are first-come, first served from 11/1/2011 to April 1, 2012. A and B loops are open all winter for tent and RV camping. B-loop is the only restroom that will remain open all winter. Visit the Oak Ridge Campground page for more information or email us!
 
 

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18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, Virginia 22172-1644

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(703) 221-7181

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(703) 221-3258

Climate

Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and...
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At over 15,000 acres, Prince William Forest Park protects the largest example of eastern Piedmont forest ecosystem (one of the most heavily altered ecosystems in North America) in the National Park System.
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Last Updated: January 13, 2012 at 10:46 MST

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