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Prince William Forest Park

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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.




Contact Information

18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA 22172
703-221-4706 - Headquarters
703-221-7181 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
The park is served by Washington's Dulles International, and Reagan National airports.

By 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

By Plane
Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express rail service is available in nearby Quantico, Virginia. Greyhound bus service is available in Triangle, Virginia.

Getting Around
Park facilities can be accessed from the scenic drive, a nine mile surfaced road.

Weather

Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cold with variable precipitation. Average temperatures, summer: 86 degrees, winter: 41 degrees.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Backpacking
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Cross Country Skiing

Recommended Activities
The Visitor Center is open everyday 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., providing information and maps on the park, camping opportunities, hiking, biking, fishing guides, and information on the surrounding area.

35 miles of hiking trails along ridges, into valleys, and beside the two main creeks in the park. Park Scenic Drive provides access to all trails and features in the park. Four miles of the Park Scenic Drive is a dedicated bike lane providing a paved, relatively flat surface ideal for beginning bicyclists. More experience cyclists with mountain bikes have the option of off-road biking on any of the ten fire roads in the park. Chopawamsic Backcountry Area offers 400 acres of undeveloped camping experience.


 
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RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
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