Plan Your Visit
How to find us, what to expect at check-in, the rules that keep this forest worth camping in, and honest answers to the questions we hear most.
THREE STEPS TO THE QUIET
From reservation to campfire — getting here is simple.
RESERVE YOUR SITE
Choose your dates and site type through our online booking system — back-in or pull-through, full hookup options available.
ARRIVE & CHECK IN
Check in at the office on arrival. Our team will direct you to your site and help you get settled.
SETTLE INTO THE QUIET
Unhook, breathe, and enjoy the trees — campfires, the pool in season, and the forest right outside your door.
Getting Here
Find us by name, not by the park
16058 Dumfries Road, Dumfries, VA 22025
From I-95, take Exit 152B for Route 234 West / Dumfries Road. The campground entrance is about two miles ahead on the left, just past the Prince William Forest Park sign. Look for the Prince William Forest RV Park sign at the gate.
The approach from I-95 is easy — no low clearances or tight turns.
Search for the campground by name, not for Prince William Forest Park. The park's main entrance is on Joplin Road (Route 619) and is not connected to the campground by road.
Our Dumfries Road entrance has no fee station, so you won't pay a park entrance fee to reach your site. If you drive into the main park on Joplin Road, the National Park Service charges $20 per vehicle, good for seven days. America the Beautiful passes cover it.
Check-In & Check-Out
What to expect on arrival day
Hours
Check-in from 3PM. Check-out by 11AM. The office and camp store are open 930AM – 5PM daily. Arriving later? Call ahead and we'll have your site information and gate instructions ready.
At the office
You'll get a site map, a trail map, the Wi-Fi network name, and a copy of the campground rules to acknowledge.
Hookup check
Shortly after you're set up, a member of our team will stop by to check your hookups and answer questions. If you'd like help with setup, just ask.
Flexibility
Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability — call the morning of.
Campground Rules
We enforce the park's rules because they're why this place is still beautiful
Our staff lead with a friendly conversation. You'll acknowledge these rules at check-in — here they are in advance.
Your site
Up to 6 people and 2 vehicles per site. Camp and park only in designated areas; keep wheels on pavement and gravel.
Quiet hours
10 PM–7 AM. Keep voices and music to your site.
Pets
Welcome, on a leash of 6 feet or less at all times, and never left unattended — including inside your rig. Clean up immediately; bags are at the office. Pets aren't allowed in the pool area or restrooms.
Campfires
Only in the fire ring at your site, never unattended, and only when fire conditions allow. During Very High to Extreme fire danger, self-contained gas stoves only. Firewood must be certified heat-treated — buy it at our store. Wood from home can't come into the park.
Food & wildlife
Store all food, coolers, and scented items inside your RV or vehicle when you're not using them — not on the picnic table, not in a tent. Never feed wildlife.
Trash & recycling
All trash and recycling goes in the containers provided. Don't leave bags outside your rig overnight.
Water & sewer
Gray and black water go to your sewer hookup or the dump station only — never on the ground. Use a proper threaded sewer fitting; we'll check your connection after check-in and help if anything's off.
Speed limit
5 mph in the campground. Kids and dogs are everywhere.
Stay limits
Standard stays are limited to 14 days. A portion of our sites are set aside for longer stays — see Extended Stays or call us.
Wildlife & Leave No Trace
You're a guest in the forest
White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, raccoons, and the occasional black bear live here, and the only wildlife problems a campground ever has are the ones people create with food. Keep every scented item inside your rig, and you'll see wildlife the way it should be seen — at a distance, doing its own thing.
Leave your site cleaner than you found it.
Keep everything out of the creek — soap, gray water, food scraps, fishing line.
Stay on trails and hard surfaces; the forest floor here is still recovering.
Burn only certified firewood, and only in your fire ring.
Watch wildlife from a distance and never, ever feed it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not to reach the campground. If you drive into the main park on Joplin Road, the National Park Service charges $20 per vehicle for a seven-day pass, and America the Beautiful passes are accepted.
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Our campground is built for RVs. Tent camping is available inside the park at the NPS-operated Oakridge Campground and in the cabin camps — we're happy to point you the right way.
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Yes — free, campground-wide, around the clock. Look for the Prince William Forest RV Park network; the password is on your check-in packet.
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The pool is free for registered guests, open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 AM–8 PM daily, weather permitting. Guests under 16 may not swim without an adult. No lifeguard on duty.
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Yes — a portion of our sites are set aside for monthly and seasonal stays. See our Extended Stays page or call us to plan one.
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Firewood carries invasive insects that kill forests. Only certified heat-treated wood is allowed in the park — we sell it at the store, which is the easy way to comply.
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Yes — propane fills are available at the store from 9 AM to 5 PM, year-round. Bring your tank to the fill station; our staff do the filling.
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Yes — tents, sleeping bags, pads, cookware, stoves, coolers, lanterns, and chairs, by the piece or as a kit. Call ahead to arrange rentals.
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We maintain accessible sites, routes, and facilities, and we lend adaptive camping equipment at no charge. See our Accessibility page for descriptions, photos, and a map, or call for an honest picture of current conditions.
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Cancel more than 7 days before arrival for a full refund of your deposit, less an administrative fee. Cancel within 7 days and the deposit is forfeited. Refunds are processed within two weeks.
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Call or email — see Contact. For reservation changes, use the link in your confirmation or call the office.
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