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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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!
§ 03 — LOCATION
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.
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 can close due to snowy conditions, though cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing are permitted.
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Valid seven (7) consecutive days.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
Valid seven (7) consecutive days.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Today
87°F
Mostly Sunny
12 mph NW
Sun
90°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 7 mph W
Mon
93°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 14 mph S
Tue
86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 9 mph NW
Wed
86°F
Sunny
5 mph N
Thu
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph S
Fri
88°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 5 mph SW