As a unit of the National Park Service, Prince William Forest Park is goverened by various laws, policies and regulations.  Each park is shaped by its enabling legislation, or the law passed by congress that specifically created or designated the area as a unit of the National Park Service.  Various other laws, policies, and regulations affect how parks operate.  Here are some of the laws and policies that govern Prince William Forest Park.

Laws
1936: Executive Order to Create Recreational Demonstration Area Program

1936: Bill to Propose Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area

1940: Bill to Make Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area a unit of the National Park Service.

1948: Bill to Change Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area to Prince William Forest Park.

Policies
2006: National Park Service Management Policies

Firearms

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit the Commonwealth of Virginia website. Firearms may not be discharged in the park and should not be counted on as a wildlife protection strategy.

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances

Virginia Law 

See sections 18.2-279 through 18.2-312

Virginia Attorney General