Operating Hours & Seasons

Cabins available for rent at Cabin Camp 3

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Prince William Forest Park is a four-season destination. There is striking fall foliage in autumn, quiet hiking opportunities in the winter, and a great area to experience spring and summer recreation. Despite slight increases in visitation during the spring and fall months and on the weekends, getting away from the crowds is never a problem.

The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Camping and Cabin Seasons

Cabin Camping for large groups is available in Cabin Camp 5 year round. All other cabins and cabin camps are open from April to October.

Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground open all year around (tents only).

Oak Ridge Campground open from March to November (tents and RVs).

Chopawamsic Backcountry Area open to backcountry hiking and camping year round (tents only, permit required).

 

The Prince William Forest Park visitor center in 1956

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Visitor Center

Summer Hours: March daylight savings time to November fall time change - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day

Winter Hours: November fall time change to March daylight savings time - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Winter closures of the visitor center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays begin November 7th through March 7th.

Note: The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Location
The visitor center is 0.5 miles from the park entrance. The GPS address for the visitor center is 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle, Virginia. This is not a mailing address.

Special Programs
Ranger led programs and activities are available throughout the year on the calendar. Contact the visitor center at 703-221-7181 for more information.

Exhibits
The visitor center features exhibits on the park's historic and natural resources. Ask to see the 1936 film on the park's creation during your visit or watch it on YouTube!