Prince William Forest costs $20 per car
Prince William Forest Park charges $20 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $10 each, and motorcycles pay $15. A Prince William Forest annual pass costs $35. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Prince William Forest Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $20, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $15, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $10, good for 7 days |
| Prince William Forest annual pass | $35 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $20 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $20 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Every pass is good for 7 days in a row. Sources: National Park Service, Prince William Forest Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Virginia
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Colonial National Historical Park | $15 per person |
|---|---|
| Assateague Island National Seashore | $25 per car |
| Great Falls Park | $20 per car |
| Harpers Ferry National Historical Park | $20 per car |
| Shenandoah National Park | $30 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: A valid entrance pass must be presented or purchased to access the park. Vehicle, motorcycle, walk-in, and bike-in passes are valid for seven (7) consecutive days.
About the main pass: Valid seven (7) consecutive days.
About the annual pass: The Prince William Forest Park annual pass provides unlimited entry to the park for one year through the month of purchase (example - a pass purchased on January 1, 2022 will be valid through January 31, 2023). The pass covers admission for the passholder (who must be present) and all individuals in a single vehicle, or for the passholder and three adults who walk into the park. The pass can be purchased at the visitor center or entrance station (when in operation).
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $20 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $35 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $20 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $10 each.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $35.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $20 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Prince William Forest? The $35 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Prince William Forest Park?
$20 per car, good for 7 days.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Prince William Forest?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Prince William Forest?
No. Prince William Forest is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain, cropped.