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    Prince William Forest

    Park Virginia

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  • Firewood

    Outside firewood is prohibited in Prince William Forest Park, unless it is certified USDA 'bug free' firewood. Dead and downed wood may be collected from designated areas for use while in the park. Help us protect the forest from invasive species!

  • 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.

  • Temp. Closure C-Loop Bathroom

    Due to sequestration cuts, the C-Loop bathroom at Oak Ridge Campground will remain closed. Please use the B-Loop restroom, a short walking distance away. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Photos & Multimedia

Photos and Slide Shows
What's the next best thing to visiting Prince William Forest Park? Visit our Photo Gallery for images of Prince William Forest Park yesterday and today. There, you'll find images of scenic spots in the park, as well as historic images from the Civilian Conservation Corps, Office of Strategic Services, and Great Depression-era summer camps. Here's an example of what you'll find in our Photo Gallery.....

 
Videos and Podcasts
If videos and podcasts is what you're looking for, check out our Multimedia Presentations page. There you'll find many historic film clips from the park when it was a spy training area during World War II. You'll also find a 1936 film explaining why the park was created. Here's an example of what you'll find on our Multimedia Presentations page.....
 
Opening Segment

OSS Training Video

The introductory moments to a film highlighting OSS Basic Military Training at Area A-2 (now Cabin Camp 2). This is one of 4 clips from the 30 minute film.

 

Virtual Tour
Take a Virtual Tour of our historic cabin camps. You can see 360 degrees inside and outside of some of our cabins. Its a perfect substitute for a site visit if you plan on renting a cabin camp.

 

Did You Know?

Office of Strategic Service (OSS) recruits learning Morse code during the Second World War

Prince William Forest Park was used by the Office of Strategic Services (forerunner to the CIA) as a training camp for spies during World War II.  Today, you can rent a cabin where spies once learned their trade.