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Access the visitor center from a drop off circle in front of the building
NPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center
The visitor center for Prince William Forest Park is located at:
18170 Park Entrance Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
Parking and Drop-Off Area
The parking lot at the visitor center has:
2 van-accessible spaces
40 other parking spaces
Visitors can be dropped off and picked up in front of the visitor center. The pathway from the drop-off point to the visitor center is:
4 feet wide
90 feet long if using the ramp to the left of the doors
37 feet long if using the four steps directly in front of the doors
Paved with mostly level large stones
Paths
The path between the parking area, visitor center, and restrooms is:
At least 4 feet wide
265 feet long
Paved with cement and mostly level.
There are some small gaps between the stone paving directly around the visitor center building along the way.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located next to the Visitor Center in a separate building. The restroom building is to the left of the Visitor Center.
Mens
1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users
1 urinal at standing height
The smallest turning radius in the Mens room is 3 feet and the approach to the sink is only 3 feet wide.
Womens
1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users
1 standard stall
The smallest turning radius in the Womens room is 3 feet and the approach to the sink is only 3 feet wide.
Water Filling Station
Just outside the visitor center near the ramp entrance is a standing water bottle filling station on a concrete pad.
Entrance
There is a cement ramp with wooden railings on the left side of the porch.
The ramp is 4 feet wide and 23 feet long with a gradual level rise.
There are painted wooden handrails on either side of the ramp.
Information Desk
The information desk is immediately to the right after entering the building.
Around the side of the information desk is an area with a lower portion, where you can ask questions of the park staff and pay your entrance fees.
The card reader used to pay for entrance fees is detachable so it can be moved.
Exhibits
Learn about the history of the area.
There is room to navigate around the exhibits.
There are also exhibit signs outside the visitor center.
Bookstore
There is a bookstore and gift shop in the visitor center.
There is room to navigate around the bookstore.
Please ask staff for help with items that are out of reach.
Sidewalks run through Pine Grove Picnic Area giving people with mobility issues access to the picnic pavilion, charcoal grills, water fountains, restrooms, and playground area.
NPS / Melissa Weih
Pine Grove Picnic Area
Located near the visitor center, this picnic area features a first-come, first-served picnic pavilion, picnic tables, trailheads for several hiking trails, restrooms, water, fire pits and standing charcoal grills, and a playground.
Paths
The path between the parking area, the picnic area, and the playground is:
At least 4 feet wide
350 feet from the visitor center parking area to the picnic pavilion.
440 feet from the Pine Grove parking area to the picnic pavilion.
570 feet from the visitor center parking area to the playground
420 feet long from the Pine Grove parking area to the playground.
210 feet long from both parking areas to the bathroom.
Paved with cement and mostly level.
Restrooms
There is a restroom building located in the center of the picnic area.
Mens
1 large stall intended for wheelchair users
1 standard stall
2 urinals at standing height
child-sized changing table
Womens
1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users
2 standard stalls
child-sized changing table
Picnic Tables
7 picnic tables with extended tops under the pavilion
1 picnic table with an extended top on a concrete pad outside the pavilion
Other picnic tables with extended tops are in the grass near the pavilion
2 fire rings in this area
multiple standing charcoal grills in the dirt and grass
Drinking Water
3 single-level drinking fountains, one of which is near a concrete pad.
There is also a hand pump water spigot in the grass near the picnic pavilion.
Playground
Currently the playground area is under a major renovation. When completed it will be flat and level and navigable by those in wheelchairs. The playground currently includes climbing structures, slides, and swings on an uneven packed dirt surface.
Piedmont Forest Trail
Located across from the Pine Grove Picnic Area
Length: 0.2 mile loop
Width: at least 4 feet
Surface: recycled tire rubber
Running slope: mostly flat and level, the left side of the loop has a gentler slope
Halfway along the trail is a large wooden observation deck with benches.
Signs along the trail descuss the different animals of the forest.
A mostly level pathway constructed of flexible porous pavement leads from the parking area at Telegraph Picnic Area to the restrooms and pavilion.
The path most accessible path from the parking to the restrooms and pavilion is:
paved with a flexible porous pavement surface made of recycled materials
134 feet from the parking area to the restroom
168 feet from the parking area to the picnic pavilion
Mostly flat with a slight slope
Restrooms
There is a restroom building to the right of the pavilion. There is a partial wall on the outside of the restroom restricting the entrance width and the path leading to the entrance is 3 feet wide. The smallest turning radius in the restrooms is 3 feet.
Mens
1 urinal at standing height
1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users
child-sized changing table
Womens
1 standard stall
1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users
child-sized changing table
Picnic Tables
4 picnic tables with extended tops under the pavilion.
Other tables with extended tops are located down a short, steep grass and dirt hill from the parking area.
No fire rings in this area
Several standing charcoal grills. Two of the standing charcoal grills intended to be accessible and located on a paved pad.
Drinking Water
There is water fountain near the pavilion. The water fountain has three different heights as well as a water bottle fill spigot located near the ground.
Scenic Drive
The 12-mile long scenic drive through the forest includes a 3-mile paved section where there is a designated lane for pedestrians and bicyclists. This section begins in at Parking Lot D and is separated from the vehicle lane. The lane is mostly flat and 6 feet wide.
Accessible campsites (such as C32) in the campground have wide, van accessible parking spots, taller fire pits, and accessible picnic tables. B and C Loop restrooms have paved sidewalks from the campground road to the restrooms.
NPS Photos
Oak Ridge Campground
6975 Oak Ridge Rd.
Triangle, VA 22172
Oak Ridge Campground has 100 reservable campsites for tents and smaller RVs. Each of the 3 loops has restrooms with sinks and flush toliets. The restrooms in the B Loop have showers. Each site has a picnic table, parking spot, grill/fire pit, and lantern post. Campsites must be reserved on recreation.gov.
The following sites are mostly level, have van-accessible parking, have a raised grill/fire pit, and a picnic table with an extended top:
Loop A
A23
A25
Loop B
B2
B25
Loop C
C32
C33
Restrooms
The following sites are the closest to the restrooms:
Loop A
A10
A12
A16
A28
A38
Loop B
B2
B24
Loop C
C31
C33
There is restrooms in the each of the loops. The restrooms are:
Split by gender.
A and C Loop restrooms have 2 larger toilet stalls with 34 inch entrances. There is a four inch step to enter both of these restrooms.
B Loop restroom has 2 toilet stalls and 1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users. B Loop restrooms also have 2 shower stall and 1 larger shower stall intended for wheelchair users.
There is a partial wall on the outside of the buildings restricting the entrance width. The path to the entrance is at least 4 feet wide. B and C Loop restrooms have paved paths to them, while A Loop restrooms are accessed from a dirt path.
The smallest turning radius inside the Men's and Women's restroom for all the loops is 32 inches.
There are changing tables in both the Men's and Women's restroom in A Loop only.
Amphitheater
There is a small amphitheater near Loop A. A wide crushed gravel path leads to benchs arranged in front of a white screen. The path to the ampitheater is 4 feet wide or more, and the ampitheater is 767 feet from the campground roadway. Currently this area is not being used for ranger programs or activities.
Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground Campsite E is the closest to the restrooms
Campsite E or Campsite H are the most accessible for those with mobility concerns and are located near the restrooms. The sites include picnic tables, a grill/fire ring, nearby accessible parking, and ample room for multiple tents.
The sites are:
Mostly level with a compacted dirt surface (may have roots and rocks in places)
Bordered by 4x4 wooden boards
Restrooms
There are two restroom buildings in the campground. One restroom is near campsites A-E and the other restroom is near sites F-I. The restroom near Site H has power-assist doors activated by a push button and is located 121 feet down a paved walkway from the main parking area at the end of Turkey Run Road behind the Resource Management building.
The other restroom is located in the campground loop. From Site E, this restroom is down a path from the parking area that is:
At the narrowest, 2.5 feet wide
138 feet long
Roughly paved
Both restrooms are:
Split by gender
Each restroom has 2 stalls and 1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users.
The smallest turning radius in restrooms is 32 inches.
Water Spigot
There are two water spigots in the campground located near the two restrooms. Path to the water spigot are unpaved dirt and mostly level. The water spigot is a pump handle style and sits on a cement platform. There is a 6-inch difference between the platform and the nearby ground.
Amphitheater
The amphitheater has wooden bench seating around a large fire pit. The benches are set on sloped hill. The amphitheater is reserved through recreation.gov.
The path to the amphitheater from the large parking area is:
1,021 feet long
Slightly sloping and not signed
at least 6 feet wide
Rough terrain with rocks, tree roots, and other natural obstructions
Prince William Forest RV Campground is located along Hwy 234 and can be contacted at 703-221-2474 for reservations
The building for checking in is located to the right as you pull into the RV campground. The building is small and there is not much room inside to maneuver.
This building also houses a small selection of goods for sale.
RV sites
The campground has a mix of pull-through and back-in sites. Some sites have full hookups (water, sewer, electric) while others are only offer water and electric hookups.
The sites are paved and mostly level.
Pool
There is a swimming pool on site that is open to RV campground users. There is a single entrance gate to the pool area located on the southeast corner of the fence. There is a pool lift chair available for use. There are some lounge-style deck chairs around the pool.
Cabin Camp 1 is the most accessible Cabin Camp for campers in wheelchairs. Sleeping cabins in D Unit have wooden ramps, and a paved path leads between the cabins, restrooms, craft lodge, and dining hall.
NPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Cabin Camp #1
Cabin Camp 1 (also known as Camp Goodwill) is located at:
16450 Pleasant Rd.
Dumfries, VA 22025
Within Cabin Camp 1 there are cabins, a dining hall, restrooms, picnic areas, and craft lodges. The cabins in Cabin Camp 1 are historic and are reservable by filling out an application.
Cabins
There are 48 cabins. The Dining Hall, Building 55 Craft Lodge, and all the cabins in D Unit (8 sleeping cabins and a craft lodge) have ramps.
The doorways into the D Unit have a minimum width of three feet.
The interior of cabins in D Unit have:
Two bunk beds
Outlets and an electric light
No running water
No bathroom
The other cabins in Cabin Camp 1 do not have a ramp leading to the doorway. The doorway and interior features are otherwise similar to the other cabins.
Restrooms
The restrooms are in a separate building.
From sleeping cabins, the restroom in D Unit is down a path that is:
At least 3 feet wide
130 feet long or longer depending on the cabin
Roughly paved and gravel at times with a gentle slope
The restrooms are:
Split into Men and Women.
Each restroom has 2 toilet stalls and 1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users as well as 2 shower stalls and 1 larger shower stall for wheelchair users.
The smallest turning radius in the restrooms is 32 inches.
Dining Hall
The dining hall and kitchen are in a separate building. The path to the dining hall is:
at least 4 feet wide
415 feet long from the D Unit cabins
Rougly paved and gravel with root bumps at times
Entering the dining hall in a wheelchair is possible through the west entrance by way of a ramp. The kitchen is not currently wheelchair-accessible.
Surfaces in Cabin Camp 2 consist of gravel, dirt, and grass with all buildings having one to six steps up to their entrance.
NPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Cabin Camp #2
Cabin Camp 2 (also known as Camp Mawavi) is located at:
17175 Mawavi Rd.
Triangle, VA 22172
Within Cabin Camp 2 there are cabins, a dining hall, restrooms, picnic areas, and craft lodges. The cabins in Cabin Camp 2 are historic and are reservable by filling out an application.
Cabins
There are 49 cabins. None of the cabins have ramps and most have up to 6 steps to enter the buildings. The narrowest doorway into any of the cabins is 3 feet wide.
The interior of the sleeping cabins have:
2-6 beds
Electric lights and outlets
Porches
No running water
No bathroom
Restrooms
The restrooms for the sleeping cabins are in separate buildings.
From the cabins, the restrooms are down paths that are:
At least 2 feet wide but often open grassy areas
At most 200 feet long
Unpaved, lined with stones, and rough terrain at times
The restrooms are:
Split into Men and Women.
Contain showers
Each restroom has several stalls.
The smallest turning radius in the restrooms is 2 feet.
Dining Hall
The dining hall and kitchen are in a separate building. The path to the dining hall from the parking area is:
An unpaved gravel road
At least 6 feet wide
Entering the dining hall requires ascending three to six steps. The kitchen is not currently wheelchair-accessible.
The only building with a ramp in Cabin Camp 3 is the dining hall. Other cabins have short 2-4 step stairs leading into them.
NPS Photo
Cabin Camp #3
Cabin Camp 3 (also known as Camp Orenda) is located at:
5000 Scenic Dr.
Triangle, VA 22172
Within Cabin Camp 3 there are individual cabins as well as group cabins, a dining hall, restrooms, picnic areas, and craft lodges. All the cabins in Cabin Camp 3 are historic and individual cabins are reservable on recreation.gov while the group cabin camp can be reserved by filling out an application.
Group Cabins
There are 13 cabins in the group side of Cabin Camp 3. The dining hall has a ramp, though the other cabins have stairs to access them. The doorways into the cabins have a minimum width of three feet.
The interior of the cabins have:
2-10 beds
Outlets and electric lights
No running water
No bathroom
Individual Cabins
There are 12 individualy rented cabins located in A and B Units. None of them have ramps, and all require 1-2 steps to access them.
From the parking area, cabins can be accessed by walking down a gravel road that is at least 6 feet wide and is steeply sloped in places.
All the cabins have electricity and fans as well as a standing charcoal grill and picnic table in front of them.
No running water or bathrooms
Restrooms
The restrooms for both the individual and group rental cabins are in a separate building. From the sleeping cabins, the restroom is down a path that is wide, unpaved gravel and dirt road that is rough at times.
The restrooms are:
Split into Men and Women.
Each restroom has toilet stalls and shower stalls
The smallest turning radius in the restrooms is 32 inches.
Dining Hall
The dining hall and kitchen are in a separate building. The path to the dining hall is:
At least 4 feet wide
Unpaved gravel/dirt/grass with roots and rough terrain at times
Entering the dining hall in a wheelchair is possible through a wooden ramp on the porch at the front of the building with a wooden railing. The kitchen is not currently wheelchair-accessible.
The theater building near the gravel parking area at Cabin Camp 4 has five entrances, two of which can be accessed by wooden ramps. It is the only building in Cabin Camp 4 with ramps.
NPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Cabin Camp #4
Cabin Camp 4 (also known as Camp Pleasant) is located at:
16675 Pleasant Rd.
Dumfries, VA 22025
Within Cabin Camp 4 there are cabins, a dining hall, restrooms, picnic areas, and craft lodges. The cabins in Cabin Camp 4 are historic and are reservable by filling out an application.
Cabins
There are 33 cabins. The only cabin with a ramp entrance is the theater building near the parking area. All other cabins require 1-4 steps to enter them.
The interior of the sleeping cabins have:
Beds
Electric outlets and lights
No running water
No bathroom
None of the sleeping cabins or the dining hall have a ramp leading to the doorway.
Restrooms
The restrooms are in a separate building for most of the sleeping cabins with the exception of the infirmary.
The restroom is down a path that is:
Gravel/dirt/grass with roots and rough terrain at times
100 feet or more from the sleeping cabins
At least 4 feet wide
The restrooms are:
Split into Men and Women.
Each restroom has toilets stalls and shower stalls with a narrow turning radius at times
Dining Hall
The dining hall and kitchen are in a separate building. The path to the dining hall is:
At least 4 feet wide
An unpaved gravel road and rough terrain at times
Entering the dining hall requires climbing 1-5 steps. The kitchen is not currently wheelchair-accessible.
A level board walkway leads from the gravel pavilion parking area to ramps into both the dining hall and infirmary at Cabin Camp 5.
NPS Photo/Melissa Weih
Cabin Camp #5
Cabin Camp 5 (also known as Camp Happyland) is located at:
17425 Mawavi Rd.
Triangle, VA 22172
Within Cabin Camp 5 there are cabins, a dining hall, restrooms, picnic areas, craft lodges, and a pavilion. The cabins in Cabin Camp 5 are historic and are reservable by filling out an application.
Cabins
There are 31 cabins. The dining hall and infirmary building have ramps. The doorway into these buildings have a minimum width of 32 inches.
The interior of the sleeping cabins have:
Beds
Electric outlets and lights
No running water
No bathroom
The other cabins in Cabin Camp 5 do not have a ramp leading to the doorway. The interior features are otherwise similar to the other cabins.
Restrooms
The restrooms and showers are in a separate building for most of the sleeping cabins with the exception of the infirmary and larger bunkhouse buildings that are heated for winter as well as summer use.
From the sleeping cabins, the restroom is down a path that is:
100 feet long or longer
Unpaved gravel/grass/dirt with roots and rough terrain at times
The restrooms are:
Split into Men and Women.
Each restroom has bathroom stalls and shower stalls and a narrow turning radius at times.
Dining Hall
The dining hall and kitchen are in a separate building. The path to the dining hall is:
At least 4 feet wide
Around 200 feet long and mostly level
Paved with boards from the gravel pavilion parking to the dining hall
Entering the dining hall in a wheelchair is possible through the south entrance by way of a ramp. The kitchen is not currently wheelchair-accessible.
