• a leaf rests in Quantico Creek

    Prince William Forest

    Park Virginia

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Applications

friendly park rangers
Our friendly ranger staff - we're here to help!
 
tents in campground
Oak Ridge Campground:
Oak Ridge campground is a 100-site, wooded campground capable of accommodating tents, RVs, and trailers. The campground is open year-round and is available during the winter months on a first-come, first served basis. From April 30 to
October31, reservations are required for B and C loops of the campground on Recreation.gov; A Loop remains first-, first-served.  Payment of your park entrance fee is required at the visitor center before proceeding the campground.  The fee per campsite is $20 ($10 for Interagency Senior/Access pass holders).
 
lake at camp2

Group Cabin Camping
Groups of 70 to 200+ can enjoy rustic cabin camping in one of the park's 5 historic cabin camps. Group camps boast mess halls, sleeping cabins, craft lodges, ball friends and lake access.
If you're camping from now until April 26, 2012 -  Apply today!
If you're camping from April 27, 2012 forward - Apply today!

 
Cabins and picnic tables

Rent a Single Historic Cabin
Spend the night in a historic 4, 6 or 10 person cabin. Cots, a ceiling fan, picnic tables and cooking grills make these wooden tents a home away from home. The cabins are available from May to October (2011).   Apply today! For cabin rentals in 2012, Apply today!

 
setting up camp

Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground - $40.00 per site
The perfect spot for your group camping trip! Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground has 3 campsites that hold 25 people and 3 campsites that hold 40 people. A group amphitheatre is also available at no extra cost. Apply today!

 
inside the classroom

Turkey Run Education Center (TREC) - $75.00 per day
This centrally located classroom is your home away from home for your next meeting or orienteering adventure. The classroom can seat 20-35 and comes equipped with coffee maker, projector and screen, flatscreen tv and audio-visual system. Apply today!

 
telegraph picnic pavilion

Telegraph Picnic Pavilion - $80.00 per day
Need a place for your next family picnic? Telegraph Picnic Pavilion has picnic tables, a covered picnic pavilion, grills, and a restroom facility. The parking lot can hold over 70 cars. The pavilion is available for rental from April to October. Apply today!

 
ranger provides a program to children

Ranger-led Program - Free
In addition to our public programs, Park Rangers can provide educational and interpretive programs to your group upon request. Want to learn more about the animals and trees? Or how about the history of park and the spies that trained her during World War II? Just ask.... Apply today!

 
runners

Special Use Permit - $50.00
Do you want to hold a run or race in the park? How about a wedding or other special event? Activities outside of normal park operations must be permitted through the Special Use Permit process. Apply for a Special Use Permit today!

Questions on Special Use Permits? Email us! Or call 703.221.4706 x.211.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

The whitetail deer has a verticle leap of nine feet!  This is a handy skill to have when eluding predators.  How high can you jump?