Prince William Forest Park
Virginia
🟢 🔴 hikes
$20
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!
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Entrance fees
$20.00 — Entrance - Private Vehicle
$15.00 — Entrance - Motorcycle
$10.00 — Entrance - Per Person
Hours
The trails at Prince William Forest Park are open every day from sunrise to sunset for recreation use. The visitor center is open every day of the week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Winter hours vary. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Conditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 90°F
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Things to do
Bike the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Prince William Forest Park
Prince William Forest Park Junior Ranger
Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger at Prince William Forest Park
Hike to the Taylor Farm Site
🔴 Chopawamsic Backcountry
🟢 Biking in Prince William
🟢 Orienteering In Prince William
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Visitor centers
Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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