NPS Unit · Virginia, United States
Prince William Forest Park
Prince William Forest Park is a National Park Service unit in Virginia, United States, covering 16,063 acres (6,500 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | NPS Unit |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Area | 16,063 acres (6,500 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 38.5853° N, 77.3797° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Prince William Forest Park
Prince William Forest Park is a National Park Service (NPS) site in the U.S. state of Virginia within Prince William County (and very partially Stafford County), located adjacent to the Marine Corps Base Quantico near the town of Dumfries. Established as Chopawamsic Recreational Demonstration Area in 1936, the park is the largest protected natural area in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region at over 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). The park serves as the largest example of Eastern Piedmont forest in the National Park System. The park also protects the Quantico Creek watershed.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Like Prince William Forest Park? Visit Prince William Forest Park’s official park page for hours and current conditions before you travel.
Airports near this park
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- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 25.2 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 26.1 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 55.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Breaks Interstate Park
Caledon State Park
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Prince William Forest Park?
Prince William Forest Park is in Virginia, United States (38.5853° N, 77.3797° W).
When was Prince William Forest Park established?
Prince William Forest Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Prince William Forest Park?
Prince William Forest Park covers 16,063 acres (6,500 ha).
Does Prince William Forest Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Prince William Forest Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_William_Forest_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/prwi/ — Official park page.