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Prince William Forest Park
Directions
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. 

Car
From Washington, D.C.:
Take I-95 south to exit 150-B (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). The park entrance is the second right.
 
From 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.)
 
Bus
Greyhound bus service is available to Route 1 in Triangle, Virginia (approximatley 1.5 miles from the park entrance).

Public Transportation
Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express rail services are available in nearby Quantico, Virginia (approximately 5 miles from the park entrance.)
 
For a map of Prince William Forest Park (pdf), click here.
Visitors recreating in one of the park's picnic areas  

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.

Last Updated: September 19, 2008 at 15:07 EST