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Prince William Forest Park |
Description:
Prince William Forest Park was established by an Act of Congress in August 1933 as the Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration area.
In 1933, the over-farmed and exhausted land was chosen as one of 46 recreation demonstration projects in 25 states, and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began construction of five cabin camps, numerous roads and lakes, miles of trails, and utility systems.
The park, a unit of the National Park Service, preserves a piedmont forest covering a major portion of the Quantico Creek watershed. The park's relatively large size and the fact that it contains one of the few remaining piedmont forest ecosystems in the National Park System make it a significant natural resource.
Getting Around:
Park facilities can be accessed from the scenic drive, a nine mile surfaced road.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Cross Country Skiing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Cabin Rentals | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Prince William Forest Park
Plane:
The park is served by Washington's Dulles International, and Reagan National airports.
Car:
I95, 32 miles south of Washington, D.C. at Triangle, Virginia (exit 150).
The entrance to the park is West on State Route 619
Public Transportation
Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express rail service is available in nearby Quantico, Virginia. Greyhound bus service is available in Triangle, Virginia.
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Contact Information for Prince William Forest Park
18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA
22172
Phone: 703-221-4706
Fax: 703-221-4322
Located in Triangle, VA
For more information on Prince William Forest Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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