Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits

Prince William Forest Park

🏕️ CampgroundGreenbelt Park (DC area)Maryland⭐ 4.4 (17)

🟢 3 open windows right now — soonest Aug 4–Aug 7

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🌊 Flood Watch · NWS · through Wed 11am

Active hazards for this campground, from NWS. Always check conditions before you go.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits in Maryland has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 4–Aug 7. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Aug 4 – Aug 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, CHOP #BC1–CHOP #BC8 next to each othersites CHOP #BC1, CHOP #BC2, CHOP #BC3, CHOP #BC4, CHOP #BC5, CHOP #BC6, CHOP #BC7, CHOP #BC8

Aug 7 – Aug 103 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, CHOP #BC1–CHOP #BC4 next to each othersites CHOP #BC1, CHOP #BC2, CHOP #BC3, CHOP #BC4, CHOP #BC6, CHOP #BC7, CHOP #BC8

Aug 14 – Aug 173 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites CHOP #BC5

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CHOP #BC1 — Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and v — **Site CHOP #BC1** · Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and vNPS Photo

Campsite CHOP #BC1 — Area of flat ground in the forest next to a wooden post labe — **Site CHOP #BC1** · Area of flat ground in the forest next to a wooden post labeNPS Photo/Melissa Weih

Campsite CHOP #BC2 — Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and v — **Site CHOP #BC2** · Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and vNPS Photo

Campsite CHOP #BC2 — Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden p — **Site CHOP #BC2** · Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden pNPS Photo/Melissa Weih

Campsite CHOP #BC3 — Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and v — **Site CHOP #BC3** · Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and vNPS Photo

Campsite CHOP #BC3 — Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden p — **Site CHOP #BC3** · Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden pNPS Photo/Melissa Weih

Campsite CHOP #BC4 — Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and v — **Site CHOP #BC4** · Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and vNPS Photo

Campsite CHOP #BC4 — Area of cleared flat ground in a forest clearing next to a w — **Site CHOP #BC4** · Area of cleared flat ground in a forest clearing next to a wNPS Photo/Melissa Weih

Campsite CHOP #BC5 — Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and v — **Site CHOP #BC5** · Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and vNPS Photo

Campsite CHOP #BC5 — Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden p — **Site CHOP #BC5** · Area of cleared flat ground in the forest next to a wooden pNPS Photo/Melissa Weih

Campsite CHOP #BC6 — Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and v — **Site CHOP #BC6** · Map of the Chopawamsic Backcountry Area with campsites and vNPS Photo

Campsite CHOP #BC6 — Area of cleared flat ground in the forest around a wooden po — **Site CHOP #BC6** · Area of cleared flat ground in the forest around a wooden poNPS Photo/Melissa Weih

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about January 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~2276 mi from LAHike To🎒 backcountry🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆17 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits?

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits in Maryland takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits a good campground?

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 17 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits located?

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits is located in Greenbelt Park (DC area), Maryland. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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