About Oak Ridge Campground
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 (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. Large group camping is not permitted at Oak Ridge Campground. Please read the need to know section for additional information. The park offers many [Things to Do](https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/things2do.htm) including hiking, biking, orienteering and fishing. Hikers enjoy exploring the park's 37 miles (60 km) of foot trails. The [South Valley,](https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/southvalleytrail.htm) [Oak…
- Fees: All campsite reservations must be made online and paid for electronically. No payment will be accepted onsite. All vehicles entering the…
- Managed by: Prince William Forest Park, NPS
- Where: 3 mi south of Independent Hill, VA · 38.6018, -77.4143
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows only on the best nights, if at all.
Class 6 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.4 mi
Propane: 2.3 mi
Camps nearby
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- Turkey Run Ridge Group 2.6 mi
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- Cabin Camp 4 3.4 mi
- Prince William Forest RV Campground 3.4 mi
- Chopawamsic Backcountry Area 3.4 mi