Prince William Forest Park

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18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA 22172

Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcomed generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers. Discover Northern Virginia's best kept secret!

Directions

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.

Reviews

Prince William Forest Park provides a clean, peaceful, and spacious camping experience near Washington DC with well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Visitors appreciate ample hiking trails, private campsites, and family-friendly amenities. Common concerns include noise from nearby military activities and other campers, limited cell service, occasional crowded or close sites, and restricted firewood availability. Overall, it is a recommended destination for nature lovers seeking a convenient outdoor escape.

Clean and well-maintained bathrooms and showers

Spacious and private campsites

Helpful and friendly staff

Numerous accessible hiking and biking trails

Quiet and family-friendly environment

Noise disturbances from nearby military exercises and other campers

Limited or no cell phone service within the park

Some campsites are close together or crowded during peak times

Limited availability of firewood and no on-site sales

Occasional maintenance and reservation challenges

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Jane R

Campground:Oak Ridge Campground

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 7 days ago

Katrina G

Campground:Oak Ridge Campground

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Good facilities, great location for locals who want an easy get away!!

Michael G

Campground:Turkey Run Ridge Group

Loop:Turkey Run

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Great location, away from the sound of traffic and passing cars. Clean facilities, great hikes going in three different directions. Cant wait to go again!!

Joshua E

Campground:Oak Ridge Campground

Loop:Loop B

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Reviewed 11 days ago

Nice spot. Good privacy. Close enough to bathroom.

seong l

Campground:Oak Ridge Campground

Loop:Loop A

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Excellent speculated surrounding prince William forest park.