Oak Ridge Campground

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Oak Ridge Campground is a 100-site, wooded campground located in Prince William Forest Park, 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Washington, DC. The park's land was set aside during the Great Depression, and in 1935 the Civilian Conservation Corps began restoring the previously over-farmed acreage, converting it to recreational lands for public use. The CCC built trails, dams and cabins, making the park a wonderful place for recreation and relaxation. Large group camping is not permitted at Oak Ridge Campground. The campground is open March through November and accommodates tents, RVs and trailers. Recreational vehicles may not exceed 32 feet in length (9.75 m) and 12 feet (3.7 m) in height. Trailers and fifth wheels are limited to 26 feet (7.9 m) in length and 12 feet (3.6 m) in height. Each site has a picnic table, grill, lantern post and parking spur, and each loop has restrooms with sinks and flush toilets. Loop B also has showers. The A and C unit comfort stations close down at the first part of November for winterizing; the Loop B comfort station is open until the camp closes at the first of December. Hikers enjoy exploring the park's 37 miles (60 km) of foot trails. The South Valley, Oak Ridge and Farms to Forest Trails all begin at the campground entrance. Bicyclists will find 21 miles (34 km) of paved roads within the park, including the 12-mile (19 km) Scenic Drive; minimal traffic and a 25 m.p.h. (40 kph) speed limit make this a popular biking route, and a 3-mile (5 km), family-friendly paved bike lane leads to the campground. Mountain biking is also available on 10 miles (16 km) of gravel fire roads. The park boasts 30 orienteering courses with picturesque settings. Orienteering is a 19th century Scandinavian sport primarily used as military training; the courses were developed in 1972 and continue to provide hours of entertainment and exploration for park visitors. Approximately 18 miles (29 km) of streams and two small lakes are open to the public for fishing. The water quality of Quantico Creek supports numerous fish species and other aquatic life, the most common being bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and channel catfish. Prince William Forest Park preserves approximately 15,000 acres (6070 ha) including a major portion of the Quantico Creek watershed. The area is the largest example of a piedmont forest ecosystem, the piedmont being the geographic plateau between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic coast, and the park is the National Park Service's third largest unit in Virginia. Various geological outcroppings, winding creeks, gently rolling slopes and man-made lakes make wonderful destinations, and the park is home to 46 species of mammals, 22 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles, more than 129 species of birds, 26 species of fish and more than 900 plant species. From the park entrance, the National Museum of the Marine Corps and the main gate of the United States Marine Corps Base Quantico are just a mile (1.6 km) away, and the park lies directly between historic Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

Location

A01

Loop A · TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Overnight

Max Num of People: 6
Pets Allowed: Yes
Max Vehicle Length: 32
Campfire Allowed: Yes

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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Triangle, VA

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Amenities

Accessible campsites
2 sites
BBQ
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade

Rules & policies

Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
11:30 AM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
Quiet area

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