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The Prince William Forest Park acts as an oasis only a short distance from the nation’s capital, a respite of calm and quiet. The park, which was formerly known as the Chopawamsic Recreation Area from 1936 until 1948, has welcomed generations of nature lovers, bikers, hikers, and campers, with more than one hundred cabins, campgrounds, bike-accessible trails and roads, and hiking trails. Camping options at the Prince William Forest Park range from tent campsites and RV campsites to cabins to a backcountry campground. Visitors can explore the backcountry of the park along the park’s thirty-seven miles of hiking trails.

18100 Park Headquarters Rd, Triangle, VA 22172, Phone: 703-221-7181

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