Prince William Forest Park — Park Entrance Road
Triangle, VA Location
Category: National Parks
National Parks
Other Nearby Locations:
- Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park: Fredericksburg — 18.8 miles
- Manassas National Battlefield Park: Manassas — 19.7 miles
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts: Vienna — 26.7 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Costco: Woodbridge — 6.4 miles
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Woodbridge — 6.5 miles
- Sam's Club: Woodbridge — 6.6 miles
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18170 Park Entrance Road
Triangle, VA 22172Driving Directions
Phone: (703)221-7181(703)221-7181 Maps & Directions
Other Nearby Locations:
- Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park: Fredericksburg — 18.8 miles
- Manassas National Battlefield Park: Manassas — 19.7 miles
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts: Vienna — 26.7 miles
Other Attractions Nearby:
- Costco: Woodbridge — 6.4 miles
- BJ's Wholesale Club: Woodbridge — 6.5 miles
- Sam's Club: Woodbridge — 6.6 miles
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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