Prince William Forest Park
18170 Park Entrance Rd, Triangle, VA 22172
15,000 acres · 37 miles of trails
Triangle's Prince William Forest Park offers leashed dogs 37 miles of shaded trails through the largest protected natural area in the DC metro region. Key amenities encompass water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans in this 15,000-acre national park unit. Pack sturdy leashes for varied terrain.
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- Park
- Prince William Forest Park
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Triangle, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.5839, -77.3661
- Size
- 15,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 37
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 15,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
15,000-acre NPS unit (largest protected natural area in DC metro). Leashed dogs on 37 miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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