What are the hours at Prince William Forest Park?

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset; Tue: Sunrise to Sunset; Wed: Sunrise to Sunset; Thu: Sunrise to Sunset; Fri: Sunrise to Sunset; Sat: Sunrise to Sunset; Sun: Sunrise to Sunset (Prince William Forest Park Operating Hours)

How much does it cost to enter Prince William Forest Park?

Prince William Forest Park charges $20 per vehicle, $10 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Prince William Forest Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Prince William Forest Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Prince William Forest Park open right now?

Q: Is Prince William Forest Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Prince William Forest Park is partially closed. Parking Lot E Closed for Construction

Park · VA

Partially closed

Prince William Forest Park is partially closed.

Why this statusParking Lot E Closed for Construction

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: Park
State: VA
Nearest town: Triangle

About Prince William Forest Park

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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Visitor info

Address18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle, VA 22172

Phone(703) 221-7181

Websitewww.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm ↗

Hours

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Prince William Forest Park Operating Hours

Entrance fee$20 per vehicle, $10 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereFrom 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…

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Parks near here

Manassas National Battlefield Park 18 mi
Piscataway Park 19 mi
Thomas Stone National Historic Site 19 mi
Fort Washington Park 21 mi
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park 21 mi
Fort Foote Park 23 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Prince William Forest Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Parking Lot E Closed for Construction Full method: how we check park status.