Oak Ridge Campground
Prince William Forest Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Triangle, VA, VA
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (528 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Oak Ridge Campground is a 100 sites, 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 (CCC) 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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing
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Oak Ridge Campground is a well-maintained, wooded federal campground 35 miles southwest of Washington, DC, with clean facilities, spacious sites, and extensive hiking trails. Google reviews consistently praise its quiet atmosphere, cleanliness, and proximity to attractions like the Marine Corps Museum and Mount Vernon.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area; also watch for Common Raccoon, Barred Owl, Spotted Turtle, and Common Watersnake.
Insider tips for Oak Ridge Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly. Use the main park entrance on VA 619/Joplin Road to avoid GPS routing you onto closed gravel service roads. Loop C offers the best privacy and tent camping according to camper reviews. Sites accommodate RVs up to 30 feet but have no hookups; suitable only for self-contained RVs.
Skip Oak Ridge Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You're planning large group camping—not permitted at this campground..
Best time to visit Oak Ridge Campground: Year-round — Oak Ridge operates year-round, though it is a federal campground that books early..
Nearby campgrounds: Turkey Run Ridge Group (Triangle, VA), Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits (Triangle, VA), Cabin Camp 3 (TRIANGLE, VA), Telegraph Picnic Pavilion (Triangle, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Ridge Campground
Cell signal at Oak Ridge Campground (Triangle, VA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Oak Ridge Campground is a 100 sites, 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 (CCC) 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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly.
Use the main park entrance on VA 619/Joplin Road to avoid GPS routing you onto closed gravel service roads.
Loop C offers the best privacy and tent camping according to camper reviews.
Sites accommodate RVs up to 30 feet but have no hookups; suitable only for self-contained RVs.
Oak Ridge operates year-round, though it is a federal campground that books early.
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Getting there →
GPS devices will sometimes try to take you on closed gravel service roads to the campground. The only vehicle entrance to the campground is through the main park entrance on VA 619/Joplin Road. Try using 18511 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172 to get to the main park entrance and following signs in the park to the campground. From Washington, D.C., and points north, take I-95 south to exit 150-B toward VA Route 619/Joplin Road. The park entrance is the second right. It is an additional 15-20 minut
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Prince William Forest Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Prince William Forest Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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