Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center
Facility · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Prince William Forest Park (Other Designation) · Restricted Access
- 226 ft
- Elevation
The visitor center is half a mile from the park entrance. The current visitor center hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day during Daylight Savings Time. Winter hours vary. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Getting there
From Washington, D.C. and points north: Take I-95 south to exit 150-B (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). 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. Continue on VA Route 619 West approximately 1/4 mile to the park entrance.
From Manassas, VA and points west: Take Route 234 east to I-95 south. Travel one exit to exit 150-B (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). Park entrance is the second right.
38.55991, -77.34714 · 38°33'35.7"N 77°20'49.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 49 |
| Low °F | 28 | 30 | 37 | 47 | 57 | 66 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 32 |
| Precip in | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center?
- No. Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center
- Telegraph Picnic Pavilion 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cabin Camp 3 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Turkey Run Ridge Group 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oak Ridge Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cabin Camp 3 (Group Site By Reservation Only) 0.8 mi · Campground
- Cabin Camp 4 (By Reservation Only) 2.2 mi · Campground
- Cabin Camp 1 (By Reservation Only) 2.6 mi · Facility
- Prince William Forest RV Campground 3 mi · Campground
- Cabin Camp 5 (By Reservation Only) 3.7 mi · Campground
- Cabin Camp 2 (By Reservation Only) 4 mi · Campground
- Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail 8.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (703) 221-7181
- Email prwi_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-07.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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