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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.

Directions

For a map of Prince William Forest Park (pdf), click here.
 

Click on the links below for maps to the following locations:

Park Entrance

Cabin Camps
1 and 4

Cabin Camps
2 and 5

Cabin Camp 3


 
side map

The original location map to the park, then called Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area, circa 1936.

NPS

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 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. (Please note that these are actual drive times and do not consider traffic conditions.)
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.

Did You Know?

Pyrite

Because of its abundance and high sulfur content, Pyrite, also known as "Fool's Gold," was once mined in what is now Prince William Forest Park (1889-1920) to be used in products ranging from light bulbs to soap.