Chopawamsic Backcountry Area
Camp Barrett, Virginia · 194 ft · In Prince William Forest Park
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
- Elevation
- 194 ft (59 m)194 ft59 m
Other campgrounds in Prince William Forest Park 6
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Cabin Camp 5 (By Reservation Only)National Park · facts not yet known1.2 mi
- Cabin Camp 2 (By Reservation Only)National Park · facts not yet known1.6 mi
- Cabin Camp 32 loops · A unit and B unit · 13 sites · $50–$70 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov2.6 mi
- Oak Ridge Campground3 loops · Loop A, Loop B, Loop C · 100 sites · $26 a night · full hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.0 mi
- Cabin Camp 4 (By Reservation Only)National Park · facts not yet known3.7 mi
- Prince William Forest RV Park72 sites · $50 a night · full hookups · Reserve on princewilliamrvpark.com4.3 mi
Also in the park: 7 group areas · 1 backcountry camp · 6 single sites
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- Backcountry camping
- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
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About
Chopawamsic Backcountry Area (tents only) is an 8-site, hike-in/hike-out, backcountry campground in a remote area of the park. No pets and no campfires are allowed in this area. Four campers per site only. Campers must pitch tents within 20 feet of the site marker. Reservations can be made on recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Campers must pay the park entrance fee or possess a valid park pass. Vehicles must be parked in the gravel parking lot.
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Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Chopawamsic Backcountry Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain88°63°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 57% chance of rain67°59°
- FriChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 52% chance of rain83°48°
- SatSunny, 3% chance of rain56°37°
- SunSunny60°42°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOvernight parking: Rosie's Gaming Emporium 4.0 mi · The Rose Gaming Resort 4.6 mi · Cracker Barrel · Dumfries 4.8 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 0.4 mi
Campsite #4
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.6 mi
Campsite #5
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.6 mi
Campsite #3
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.6 mi
Campsite #6
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.7 mi
Campsite #7
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
- 0.9 mi
Campsite #8
Camp Barrett, VA · On National Park Service land · Prince William Forest Park
Location and contact
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