The 15,000 acres of this national park is truly a forest and it also has 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads. Twelve of them are paved and 9 miles are gravel fire roads. Mountain bikes are needed for the fire roads. 37 miles of hiking trails - a variety of skill levels and lengths are available Additionally, camping is a major park attraction. You can rent a cabin or pitch a tent and ride your bike or hike through the forest for several days. It is an economical way to enjoy several days" in the outside" and not spend a fortune on hotel or travel expense. My wife and I have camped in the "Forest" with Boy Scouts, Rotary Youth Leadership, Presyterian Church Groups and family camping. We are extremely fortunate to have this national park in Prince William County. My Team has 34 years ex... 05/17/2010

    This 15,000 acre national park is exactly what the name says - a forest.  It has 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads.  Twelve of them are paved and 9 miles are gravel fire roads.  Mountain bikes are needed for the fire roads. 37 miles of hiking trails - a variety of skill levels and lengths are available Additionally, camping is a major park attraction.  You can rent a cabin or pitch a tent and ride your bike or hike through the forest for several days.  It is an economical way to enjoy several days" in the outside" and not spend a fortune on hotel or travel expense. My wife and I have camped in the "Forest" with Boy Scouts, Rotary Youth Leadership, Presyterian Church Groups and family camping.  We are extremely fortunate to have this national park in Prince William County. The Kru... 02/01/2009

Annually, Rotary International sponsors the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. Clubs in each district sponsor a high school junior who has demonstrated leadership qualities To be recognized for their accomplishment and To provide them with an additional leadership training opportunity. The 51 Rotary Clubs in our distict take full advantage of the facilities at Prince William Forest Park to hold the weekend retreat.  There is no better setting for the event than the cabin camps of Prince William Forest Park - they are remote yet in the middle of civilization This 15,000 acre national park is exactly what the name says - a forest.  Both tent and cabin camping are available.  Rent a cabin or pitch a tent and ride your bike through the forest for several days.  It is an economical way to enjoy... 11/14/2008

 The very cute homeowner at the right can become very "offensive" if challenged or threatened.  It is one of the many different residents that live in Prince William Forest Park which is a 15,000 acre National Park located in Eastern Prince William County.37 miles of hiking trails 21 miles of bicycle-accessible roads and trails cabin camping tent camping back country hike in and hike out camping fishing RV camping picnic facilities Junior Ranger programsThe park is open all year from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m except the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays.Ranger led programs and activities are are held throughout the year. The pictures below capture the natural beauty of this precious resource for all Americans, but easily accessible to Prince William County residents. The bridge... 11/05/2007

Then perhaps you should check out the 17,000 acre forest hidden away in Prince William County.  One of the least visited national forests on the east coast Prince William Forest Park is located about 35 miles south of DC off of I-95.  Prince William Forest Park is maanged by the National Park Service.The park was created by FDR as a recreational area for disadvantaged city kids.  During WWI the park was used by the Office of Strategic Services for training.  Most people do not realize that the park has cabins available for rent that can sleep 6-10  people.  The cabins must be reserved but the rates are CHEAP!  They aren't the Ritz but if your goal is to hike through the park and not sleep on the ground then this is the way to go.  Prince William Forest Park has the largest inventory of ... 10/17/2007