Chopawamsic Backcountry Area (tents only) is an 8-site, hike-in/hike-out, backcountry campground. No pets, no alcohol, no open campfires, no live bait in the reservoir allowed. Four campers per site only. Campers must pitch tents within 30 feet of the site marker. No reservations are possible. Campers receive a permit on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no charge for the back-country permit, but campers must pay the park entrance fee or possess a valid park pass. Vehicles must be parked in lot.
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Directions
From Washington, D.C. and points north: Take I-95 south to exit 150-B (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). Park entrance is second right.
From Fredericksburg and points south: Take I-95 north to exit 150 (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and continue on VA Route 619 West approximately 1/4 mile to the park entrance.
From Manassas, VA and points west: Take Route 234 east to I-95 south. Travel one exit to exit 150-B (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). Park entrance is second right.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 38° 33′ 48.1320″ N
Longitude 77° 23′ 47.5116″ W