Directions & Transportation

The only park entrance is located off Joplin Road (Hwy 619). Vehicle access to the park is not available at Burma or Pleasant roads or anywhere off of Hwy 234. Use the address below when setting your navigational GPS system.

Prince William Forest Park
18170 Park Entrance Road
Triangle, VA 22172

An entrance fee is required to enter the park. It is advised that visitors review the park alerts and operating conditions prior to their visit.

 

 

By Car

From Washington, D.C. and points north:
Take I-95 South to exit 150-B (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). The park entrance is the second right.

From Fredericksburg, VA and points south:
Take I-95 North to exit 150 (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and continue on VA Route 619 West approximately 1/4 mile to the park entrance.

From Manassas, VA and points west:
Take Route 234 East to I-95 South. Travel one exit to exit 150-B (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). The park entrance is the second right.

Approximate driving times:
From Washington, D.C. - 45 minutes; from Fredericksburg, VA - 20 minutes; from Manassas, VA - 20 minutes.

It is an additional 15-20 minute drive from the park entrance to Oak Ridge Campground.

By Plane

Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport are approximately 45 minutes drive-time from Prince William Forest Park. Baltimore/Washington International Airport and Richmond International Airport are 90 minutes away.

By Bus

There is no bus service near the park. Local commuter buses may be available near the park via the PRTC system.

By Public Transportation

Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express rail services are available in nearby Quantico, Virginia (approximately 5 miles from the park entrance.) There is no public transportation to the park directly.

Directions to Cabin Camps

Historic cabin camp areas are available for individual and group rentals by permit only. Non-permitted access to all cabin camp areas is prohibited. Cabin Camps 1, 2, 4, and 5 are accessed from outside main park entrance. Directions to each cabin camp area are available to view or download.

 

Directions to Chopawamsic Backcountry Area

From the park entrance, follow Rt. 619 or Joplin Road for around 2 miles north past the American Legion sign. Almost immediately after you pass mile marker 22, the entrance to the backcountry area is the first left at the top of a slight hill. It is a gated small gravel parking area with a pit toilet. The gate is not locked; please shut it behind you.

Do not follow GPS applications to Chopawamsic Backcountry Area as they will sometimes take you onto military roads that are not public access.