Prince William Forest - Camping and Hiking (FA - C3)

Where: Prince William Forest - Camping and Hiking 

When: 11/12 - 11/16/2026

Category: FA (Further Afield) C3 (5-9 mile hikes, moderately strenuous)

Dogs allowed: No

Participation Limit: 12

Meeting Place and Time: Participants will need to plan on coming directly to the campground. Once they are registered, the hike leader will send messages and updates regarding hikes, potential carpools, and other details. Participants will also be able to post messages to the group.

Registration: To register visit https://www.meetup.com/charlottesville-patc-hiking-and-trail-love

Hike Leader: Howard Davis hsdhiker@gmail.com

Hike Details: Up to four nights camping in the Prince William Forest's Oak Ridge Campground. Campsites will have to be reserved in advance at recreation.gov.  Stay as many nights as fits your schedule and maybe share a campsite or tent. Howard will be leaving late Sunday afternoon. The campground has heated bathrooms with flush toilets and showers (Near B23). For information on Prince William Forest visit  https://www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm

There are numerous possible hikes and  outings such as Great Falls, Crow’s Nest, Mason Neck. Updates to participants on possibilities.

NOTE: This hike is sponsored by the Charlottesville / Southern Shenandoah Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.  ODATC members are welcomed to sign up and join in.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!