Prince William Forest Park

Park Virginia
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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!

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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.

Address

18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle, VA 22172

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Biking Mountain Biking Road Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Compass and GPS Orienteering Fishing Freshwater Fishing Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Volunteer Vacation Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Hunting and Gathering Junior Ranger Program Playground Wildlife Watching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store African American Heritage American Revolution Arts Photography Burial Cemetery and Gravesite Colonization and Settlement Great Depression Industry Mining Native American Heritage Transportation Bridges Wars and Conflicts American Revolutionary War Civil War World War II Animals Birds Tortoises and Turtles Climate Change Forests and Woodlands Deciduous Forests Geology Trails

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Location

Coordinates: 38.58589108, -77.38910997

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