You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access Prince William Forest Park. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, national parks like Prince William Forest Park keep almost all of the fees collected in the park and use that money to fund projects that improve services and protect resources. Thank you for your support! Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$10.00–$20.00
A valid entrance pass must be presented or purchased to access the park. Vehicle, motorcycle, walk-in, and bike-in passes are valid for seven (7) consecutive days.
Valid seven (7) consecutive days. In-person Purchase Locations
Valid seven (7) consecutive days. In-person Purchase Locations
Valid seven (7) consecutive days. In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$35.00 The Prince William Forest Park annual pass provides unlimited entry to the park for one year through the month of purchase (example - a pass purchased on January 1, 2022 will be valid through January 31, 2023). The pass covers admission for the passholder (who must be present) and all individuals in a single vehicle, or for the passholder and three adults who walk into the park. The pass can be purchased at the visitor center or entrance station (when in operation). In-person Purchase Locations
2024 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Camping FeesAll camping reservations, with the exception of those for the Prince William Forest RV Campground, must be reserved through Recreation.gov. All reservations can be made online or by calling (877) 444-6777. A permit is required to enter the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area and can also be obtained on Recreation.gov.
'America the Beautiful' Annual and Lifetime PassesThe 'America the Beautiful' National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at all National Park Service sites and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees at national forests and grasslands, and at at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers. How Does It Work?Passes can be purchased or obtained at the Prince William Forest Park visitor center or entrance station (when in operation), or at any National Park Service site that charges an entrance fee. Valid criteria is required to purchase/obtain some passes (see information specific to each pass below). Select passes are also available for purchase at USGS.gov.
'America the Beautiful' Annual PassCost: $80
Senior Annual and Lifetime PassesCost and Duration: $20 - Annual, $80 - Lifetime
Access PassCost: Free
Active Duty U.S. Military PassCost: Free Veteran and Gold Star Families PassCost: Free Every Kid Outdoors 4th Grade PassCost: Free
Volunteer PassCost: Free |
Last updated: October 9, 2023