7-Day Forecast
Today
81°F
5 to 10 mph NW
Fri
83°F
5 mph NE
Sat
71°F
3 to 7 mph E
Sun
66°F
8 mph NE
Mon
70°F
1 to 8 mph E
Tue
69°F
9 mph S
Wed
72°F
3 to 7 mph NW
Overview
Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground (tents only) is designed for groups of people. Families and individuals are encouraged to use Oak Ridge Campground instead. Turkey Run is a 9-site campground with restrooms (no showers), grated fire pits, and picnic tables. Three sites hold a maximum of 40 people. Six sites hold a maximum of 25 people. Parking is available. Alcohol is prohibited at Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground. You can reserve your spot at on www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.
Location
Elevation
298 ft
Directions
From the park entrance on Joplin Road (Hwy 619), turn left on Scenic Drive (first left after entering the park). Follow Scenic Drive around 2 miles over the creek bridge, and just past parking lot C, turn left at the junction of the Scenic Drive loop. After a quarter mile, take the first right onto Turkey Run Road and follow it to the campground at the end of the road.
Weather Notes
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 may close due to snowy conditions
$65 Fee for 25-person Campsite
Each campground fee is per site, per night. The Interagency Senior/Access Pass does NOT discount camping fees at Turkey Run Group Campground. The 25-person capacity campsites are A, B, D, G, H, and I. Campers must also purchase an entrance fee per vehicle unless they already possess a valid park pass.
$80 Fee for 40-person campsite
Each campground fee is per site, per night. The Interagency Senior/Access Pass does NOT discount camping fees at Turkey Run Group Campground. Campers must also purchase an entrance fee per vehicle unless they already possess a valid park pass. These sites hold a maximum of 40 people and include C, E, and F. No pets, no alcohol, no RVs allowed. No electric is available.
Today
81°F
5 to 10 mph NW
Fri
83°F
5 mph NE
Sat
71°F
3 to 7 mph E
Sun
66°F
8 mph NE
Mon
70°F
1 to 8 mph E
Tue
69°F
9 mph S
Wed
72°F
3 to 7 mph NW
No cell coverage detected at this location.
Turkey Run Ridge campsites are available by reservation on www.recreation.gov only. We recommend submitting applications for the spring and fall season at least two to three months in advance.
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