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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Park Planning
Park staff examined the park entrance (shown above) during recent planning efforts.
National Park Service
Prince William Forest Park has 15,000 acres of forest, 37 miles of trails, 21 miles of paved and unpaved roads, and 153 historic structures to manage. To most efficiently and accurately manage these resources, park planning efforts are always ongoing. Click on the link below to view ongoing and past park planning documents. These documents aid park management in planning and protecting Prince William Forest Park.
Long Range Interpretive Plan (7mb) - A plan for the future of interpretation at Prince William Forest Park.
Superintendent's Compendium:This document records the decisions made by the superintendent that dictate park operations including: seasonal hours, carrying capacity and other operational issues.
2006 Visitor Survey Report - see the results of a survey of visitors and area residents to see their perceptions and opinions of park operations. (2mb - pdf)
2006 - Multi-use Trail EA - View the environmental assessment for a proposed multi-use walking/hiking/biking trail in the park.
2005 Business Plan - A look at past, present and future business practices within the park. (3 mb - pdf)
2003 South Valley Trail EA - A look at the possible alternatives for re-routing the South Valley Trails (1.5 mb).
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Did You Know?
Prior to 1948, Prince William Forest Park was named Chopawamsic Recreation Demonstration Area. The name hinted at one of the park's intended uses as a source of recreational opportunities for the inner-city youth of Washington, D.C.