Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park

Hikers enjoy exploring the park's 37 miles (60 km) of foot trails.The [South Valley,][2] [Oak Ridge][3] and [Farms to Forest][4] Trails all begin at the campground entrance.Bicyclists will find [On and Off Road Biking][5] on 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. 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 also 30 [orienteering][6] 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.][7] The water quality of Quantico Creek supports numerous fish species and other aquatic life. The most common fish species are bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and channel catfish. ## Facilities 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. Each loop has restrooms with sinks and flush toilets. Loop B also has showers. A and C unit comfort stations close down at the first part of November for winterizing. Loop B comfort station is open till the camp closure the first of December. ## Natural Features Oak Ridge Campground is located in Prince William Forest Park, which 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. The park represents one of the largest parcels of undeveloped land in the area and 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 for any adventurous visitor. The park is home to many [animals][8] including 46 species of mammals, 22 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles, more than 129 species of birds, 26 species of fish and an unknown number of invertebrates.More than 900 [plant][9] species exist in Prince William Forest Park, from the smallest wildflower to the tallest tree. From tree bark in winter, wildflowers in spring, canopy cover in summer and autumn colors in fall, Prince William Forest Park offers beautiful scenery year-round. ## Nearby Attractions Prince William Forest Park is centrally located, with easy access to all of the attractions the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., area have to offer. From the park entrance, the [National Museum of the Marine Corps][10] and the main gate of the United States Marine Corps Base Quantico are just a mile (1.6 km) away.\_The park is located directly between historic [Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park][11] and [Manassas National Battlefield Park.][12] [1]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/things2do.htm [2]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/southvalleytrail.htm [3]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/moretrails.htm [4]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/farmstoforestexttrail.htm [5]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm [6]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/orienteering.htm [7]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/fishing.htm [8]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/learn/nature/animals.htm [9]: https://www.nps.gov/prwi/learn/nature/plants.htm [10]: https://www.usmcmuseum.com/ [11]: https://www.nps.gov/frsp/index.htm [12]: https://www.nps.gov/mana/index.htm