Fees & Passes

Ranger collecting fees at the entrance station

You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access Prince William Forest Park. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, national parks like Prince William Forest Park keep almost all of the fees collected in the park and use that money to fund projects that improve services and protect resources. Thank you for your support!



NOTE: Starting May 1, 2023, Prince William Forest Park will no longer accept cash for park entrance fees. Entrance fees and passes can be purchased with credit/debit card, mobile payment app, or online through recreation.gov.

NOTE: Starting January 1, 2024, all Interagency and Park-Specific Annual Passes sold on or after this date will have one signature line for a single passholder to ensure consistency and fairness and reduce fraudulent misuse.

 
Plan Your Visit

Key Information

  1. Get an entrance pass

    All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:

    Pass Price
    Standard Pass $10.00–$20.00
    Annual Pass $35.00
    America the Beautiful Pass (includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00

    Help me choose an entrance pass

  2. Plan to go cashless

    This park does not accept cash.

Choosing an Entrance Pass

Do you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?

If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass.

America the Beautiful Pass

How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?

If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.

I'm visiting... We recommend
This park, once Standard Pass
This park, multiple times Annual Pass
More than one national park or federal recreation site America the Beautiful Pass

Entrance Passes

The Prince William Forest Park annual pass provides unlimited entry to the park for one year through the month of purchase (example - a pass purchased on January 1, 2021 will be valid through January 31, 2022). The pass covers admission for the passholder (who must be present) and all individuals in a single vehicle, or for the passholder and three adults who walk into the park. The pass can be purchased at the visitor center or entrance station (when in operation).

Standard Entrance Pass

$10.00–$20.00

A valid entrance pass must be presented or purchased to access the park. Vehicle, motorcycle, walk-in, and bike-in passes are valid for seven (7) consecutive days.

For Vehicles

If you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass.

Valid seven (7) consecutive days.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

Valid seven (7) consecutive days.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

For Individuals without a Vehicle

If you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass.

Valid seven (7) consecutive days.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

Annual Entrance - Park

Annual Entrance - Park

$35.00

The Prince William Forest Park annual pass provides unlimited entry to the park for one year through the month of purchase (example - a pass purchased on January 1, 2022 will be valid through January 31, 2023). The pass covers admission for the passholder (who must be present) and all individuals in a single vehicle, or for the passholder and three adults who walk into the park. The pass can be purchased at the visitor center or entrance station (when in operation).

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass

A stack of all six versions of the America the Beautiful Pass

Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by

  • National Park Service
  • US Fish & Wildlife Service
  • US Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • Bureau of Reclamation
  • US Army of Corps of Engineers

Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
One private vehicle fee
or
Four per person fees

Type Available to Price
Annual Pass Everyone $80.00
Senior Annual Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $20.00
Senior Lifetime Pass US citizens and permanent residents 62+ years old $80.00
Military Annual Pass Current US military and dependents Free
Military Lifetime Pass Gold Star Family members and veterans Free
Access Pass US citizens and permanent residents with permanent disability Free
4th Grade Pass US 4th graders Free
Volunteer Pass Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours Free

America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass.

How to Get an America the Beautiful Pass

In Person (Recommended)

Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites.

Purchase and pickup locations

Order Online, Receive by Mail

To receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead.

2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

 
Entrance Station
Entrance fees can be paid at the entrance station or visitor center.

NPS

Camping Fees

All camping reservations, with the exception of those for the Prince William Forest RV Campground, must be reserved through Recreation.gov. All reservations can be made online or by calling (877) 444-6777. A permit is required to enter the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area and can also be obtained on Recreation.gov.

Camping fees do not include admission to the park. All visitors must pay an entrance fee in addition to any applicable camping fees.

Camping Current Fee Time Frame
Oak Ridge Campground $26 Per site, per night
Oak Ridge site with Senior or Access Pass $13 Per site, per night
Chopawamsic Backcountry Area Free 7 consecutive days or 14 days total per calendar year
Turkey Run Group Campground 25-person site $65 Per site, per night
Turkey Run Group Campground 40-person site $80 Per site, per night
Turkey Run Group Campground Amphitheater $40 Per day
Prince William Forest RV Campground call 888-737-5730 for rates Operated by concessionaire
Individual Cabin Fees at Cabin Camp 3
4-person cabin $50 per cabin, per night
6-person cabin $60 per cabin, per night
10-person cabin $70 per cabin, per night

Last updated: May 5, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA 22172

Phone:

703-221-7181

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