Turkey Run Ridge Group
Prince William Forest Park — lakeside, hiking
Location: Triangle, VA, VA
Price: From $40 per night
Price range: $40–$80 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Prince William Forest Park is located 35 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., the park’s land was set aside during the Great Depression. 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
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Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground offers 9 wooded group campsites in Prince William Forest Park, 35 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., with a 4.7/5 rating from 79 Google reviews. Campers praise it as peaceful and clean with plenty of activities including hiking, interpretive programs, and a visitor center.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area. Also common: raccoons, groundhogs, osprey, tufted titmouse, cedar waxwing, eastern box turtle, and spotted turtle.
Insider tips for Turkey Run Ridge Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Enter only through main park entrance on VA 619/Joplin Road; GPS may route you to closed gravel service roads Annual park pass available for $35
Skip Turkey Run Ridge Group if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You require RV camping — tent sites only. You expect pristine bathroom facilities — multiple reviews note bathrooms need maintenance.
Best time to visit Turkey Run Ridge Group: Year-round — Campground operates year-round; verified Google reviews mention heat in bathrooms during winter months.
Nearby campgrounds: Cabin Camp 3 (TRIANGLE, VA), Telegraph Picnic Pavilion (Triangle, VA), Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits (Triangle, VA), Oak Ridge Campground (Triangle, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Turkey Run Ridge Group
Cell signal at Turkey Run Ridge Group (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.
Prince William Forest Park is located 35 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., the park’s land was set aside during the Great Depression. 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.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Enter only through main park entrance on VA 619/Joplin Road; GPS may route you to closed gravel service roads
Annual park pass available for $35
Campground operates year-round; verified Google reviews mention heat in bathrooms during winter months
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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 5-minute dr
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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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