Prince William Forest Park — Park Entrance Road
Triangle, VA
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Category: National Parks

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18170 Park Entrance Road
Triangle, VA   22172Driving Directions
Phone: (703)221-7181(703)221-7181 Maps & Directions

Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

Prince William Forest Park Operating Hours

Prince William Forest Park is open every day from sunrise to sunset.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
  • Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $7.00 - Prince William Forest Park Entrance Fee
      Per single passenger vehicle (less than 14 passengers), valid for 7 consecutive days.
    • $5.00 - Prince William Forest Park Individual Fee
      Per person walk-in, bike in or per motorcycle, valid for 7 consecutive days. This price is also charged per person in vehicles over 14 passengers.

    Entrance Passes:

    • $30.00 - Prince William Forest Park Annual Pass
      Provides unlimited entry to the park for one year through the month of purchase. Provides entry for pass holders and occupants of a single personal vehicle (capacity of 14 passengers or less). For walk-ins pass is good for holder and 4 additional people.

    About

    Visit the Natural Side of Northern Virginia!

    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.

    Visitor Centers

    Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

    The visitor center is half a mile from the park entrance. It is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Winter hours November 1 - February 28 are 8 am to 4 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

    Weather

    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.

    Permits and Reservations Information