Chopawamsic Backcountry Area

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

8 campsites

Fee

From $8 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

703-221-7181

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Chopawamsic Backcountry Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Chopawamsic BackcountryHike · 1-14 Days · 0.7 mi from camp

  Chopawamsic (chop-ah-wahm-zik) Backcountry Area, which means by the small "divided streams" or "river flats" in Algonquian, is 1,500 acres of backcountry area with eight designated… National Park Service

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• Hike to the Taylor Farm SiteHike · 30-120 Minutes · 2.3 mi from camp

  The Taylor Farm site is a short hike from the Turkey Run parking area or parking lot H. National Park Service

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• Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank)Hike · 116.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.3 mi from camp

  The Potomac Heritage Trail, also known as the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail or the PHT, is a designated National Scenic Trail corridor spanning parts of the mid-Atlantic region of… Wikipedia

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• Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank)Hike · 116.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.3 mi from camp

  The Potomac Heritage Trail, also known as the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail or the PHT, is a designated National Scenic Trail corridor spanning parts of the mid-Atlantic region of… Wikipedia

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• Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank)Hike · 116.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.3 mi from camp

  The Potomac Heritage Trail, also known as the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail or the PHT, is a designated National Scenic Trail corridor spanning parts of the mid-Atlantic region of… Wikipedia

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• Take a walk through time to the bank of the Potomac RiverHike · 1-3 Hours · 11.7 mi from camp

  Take a two-mile walk from the parking area to access the shoreline of the Potomac River to relax along the river, search for shark teeth, or enjoy a picnic at the overlook. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Prince William Forest ParkBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 3.1 mi from camp

  Discover Northern Virginia's best kept secret and bike along the park’s Scenic Drive. National Park Service

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• Bike the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Prince William Forest ParkBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 3.1 mi from camp

  Discover Northern Virginia's best kept secret and bike along the park’s Scenic Drive. National Park Service

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• Bike the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Prince William Forest ParkBike ride · 1-3 Hours · 3.1 mi from camp

  Discover Northern Virginia's best kept secret and bike along the park’s Scenic Drive. National Park Service

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• Blue LoopBike ride · 5.1 mi long · 11.5 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Scenic sights

• Pyrite Mine OverlookViewpoint · 3.4 mi from campShow on map
• Patrick F. Taylor OverlookViewpoint · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Coe CreekWaterfall · 11.9 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Bull Run Occoquan Trail.

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• Fall HillPeak · 220 ft · 17.2 mi from campShow on map
• Bald HillPeak · 272 ft · 18.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.