Prince William Forest Park

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Drinking water, Picnic areas, Showers, Store / concessions.

At the park

• Camping activity
• Fall foliage scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail

Events

• Hiking Through America's History on the Crossing Trail
• Junior Ranger Day Arts and Crafts
• Yoga in the Park
• CCC Living History Days
• Fall Foliage Hike 10:00 AM–11:00 AM · Meet the ranger at Parking Lot I along the park's Scenic Drive.
• Graveyards and Ghosts Hike 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Meet the ranger outside the park's visitor center at 10:00am.
• OSS Day 08:30 AM–03:00 PM · Physical address 17175 Mawavi Road, Triangle, VA. Park in the parking lot of Cabin Camp 2 off of Joplin Road and follow signs to the event. To get to Cabin Camp 2, take Exit 150 on Interstate 95 onto Joplin Road. Pass the main park entrance and continue to the entrance to Cabin Camp 2 and 5 (signed). When you reach the split on the gravel road, head towards Cabin Camp 2. This road is a long gravel road (signs will be posted to guide you to Cabin Camp 2).

Before you go

First aid

In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.

Limits

There are also primitive campsites located at Chopawamsic Backcountry Area which require a backcountry permit

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Limits

If you don't need hook-ups, you can camp at Oak Ridge Campground if your RV is less than 32' or trailer is less than 26'

⚠ Park closure: Parking Lot E Closed for Construction

Parking Lot E is closed for construction. The park is currently working to expand this parking area, and the lot will be closed while the expansion is being built. Visitors can still access the Mary Byrd Branch Trail and Quantico Cascades Trail by following trail reroute signs and parking vehicles in Turkey Run parking area. For your safety, please follow all closures and only park in designated parking spots.

Getting there

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.

Weather & when to go

Prince William Forest Park experiences all four seasons. Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid with average temperatures in the high 80s and with sudden thunderstorms possible. July and August are the hottest months. Winters can be cold with average temperatures in the winter of 41 degrees with variable precipitation. The main park roads can close due to snowy conditions, though cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing are permitted.

Visitor center

American Holly (Ilex opaca)

Visitor center

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Visitor center

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Visitor center

Northern Pin Oak (Quercus ellipsoidalis)

Visitor center

Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

Visitor center

Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata)

Visitor center

Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)

Facilities on the park map

4 bench, 2 first aid kit, 1 first aid station, 17 picnic area, 13 restroom, 10 visitor information, 4 water fountain.