Prince William Forest Park, a Virginia National Park located near Alexandria, Bristow and Burke

PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK

PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK
18170 Park Entrance Road
Triangle, Virginia 22172

(lat:38.5854 lon:-77.3842)

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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!

Featured Areas within the Park

Cabin Camp 3 Orenda Availability and Reservations

Cabin Camp 3 is located in Prince William Forest Park and is one of five large cabin camp facilities located in the park. Camp 3 is the only camp where visitors can rent a single cabin. There are thirteen cabins available for rent. The cabins are very rustic and provide a unique camping experience in Northern Virginia. The cabins offer easy access to 37....more

Oak Ridge Campground Availability and Reservations

Oak Ridge Campground is a 100-site, wooded campground located in Prince William Forest Park, 35 miles southwest of Washington, DC. The park's land was set aside during the Great Depression, and in 1935 the Civilian Conservation Corps CCC began restoring the previously over-farmed acreage, converting it to recreational lands for public use. The CCC built....more

Location

Prince William Forest Park is located near Alexandria, Bristow and Burke

Nearby Parks

Leesylvania State Park

Marumsco National Wildlife Refuge

Smallwood State Park

Widewater State Park

Mattawoman State Natural Environmental Area

Doncaster State Forest

Mason Neck State Park

Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Purse Area

Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest

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Area Campgrounds

Travel Trailer Village
16058 Dumfries Road
Dumfries, VA

Aquia Pines Camp Resort
3071 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, VA

Area Fishing Related Businesses

Dawson's Small Arms of the World
14510 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 490-3308

Aquia Creek Outfitters
3306 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Stafford, VA
(540) 659-0852

Area Cabins and Lodges

Adams Mark Hotels & Resorts
12304 Macrina CT
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 492-7444

Great Eastern Resorts Corp
1549 Old Bridge Rd
Woodbridge, VA
(703) 494-8505

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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.