Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1

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Campground: Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Tent Site

Location

Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1•MD

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Common questions about Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1

What facilities does Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1 have?

Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1 has backcountry and tent site. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1 online?

We hold no online booking link for Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1?

Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1 sits in MD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1

Facilities recorded for Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite #1
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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TELEGRAPH PICNIC PAVILION

Overview Telegraph Picnic Pavilion is a covered pavilion with twelve picnic tables located in Prince William Forest Park, 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Washington, D.C. A large parking area near the pavilion can accommodate 75 vehicles, and the pavilion has electrical outlets. Four charcoal grills, a restroom, and a water fountain are located near the pavilion. Short trails near the pavilion access an open playfield, picnic area, and the park's visitor center. Telegraph Pavilion is universally accessible since a 2025 renovation. Prince William Forest Park became a national park during the Great Depression. In 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began restoring the previously over-farmed acreage, converting it to recreational lands for public use. The CCC built trails, dams and cabins, making the park a wonderful place for recreation and relaxation. Recreation The park offers many Things to Do including hiking, biking, orienteering and fishing. Hikers enjoy exploring the park's 37 miles (60 km) of foot trails. The Crossing Trail , which follows part of the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail begins at Telegraph Pavilion. Bicyclists will find On and Off Road Biking on 21 miles (34 km) of paved roads within the park, including the 12-mile (19 km) Scenic Drive. Minimal traffic and a 25 m.p.h. (40 kph) speed limit make this a popular biking route. Mountain biking is also available on 10 miles (16 km) of gravel fire roads. The park also boasts 30 orienteering courses with picturesque settings. Orienteering is a 19th century Scandinavian sport primarily used as military training. The courses were developed in 1972 and continue to provide hours of entertainment and exploration for park visitors. Approximately 18 miles (29 km) of streams and two small lakes are open to the public for fishing. The water quality of Quantico Creek supports numerous fish species and other aquatic life. The most common fish species are bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and channel catfish. Facilities The Telegraph Picnic Pavilion is a thirty foot by twenty foot, roof-covered pavilion with twelve picnic tables, four cooking grills and electric outlets. The pavilion can accommodate 30-40 people. It is adjacent to a comfort station with food-service sinks and flush toilets, and there is wheelchair access to the pavilion from the picnic area's 75 parking spaces. There are approximately twenty additional picnic tables scattered throughout the adjoining woods of Telegraph Picnic Area, most with grills. A short path leads to spacious William's Ballfield (available first-come, first-serve), which is suitable for softball, Frisbee or other activities. The ballfield has a backstop and softball field, posts for a volleyball net, and horseshoe pits. Please note, your reservation is for the picnic pavilion only; the restroom, adjacent picnic tables, and ballfield can be used by other visitors. Natural Features Prince William Forest Park preserves approximately 15,000 acres (6070 ha) including a major portion of the Quantico Creek watershed. The area is the largest example of a piedmont forest ecosystem, the piedmont being the geographic plateau between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic coast. The park represents one of the largest parcels of undeveloped land in the area and is the National Park Service's third largest unit in Virginia. Vario