Opened sided, roofed picnic pavilion in the forest near a flat surface with two standing grills with a restroom building nearby
Eight picnic tables sit on a concrete pad under a wooden open sided picnic shelter
Handicapped parking and a paved walkway beside information signs in a forest
Paved walkway leading to a wooden roofed and paved picnic pavilion shaded by trees
Opened sided, roofed picnic pavilion in the forest near a flat surface with two standing grills with a restroom building nearby

About Telegraph Picnic Pavilion

Telegraph Picnic Pavilion is a covered pavilion with twelve picnic tables located in Prince William Forest Park, 35 mi (34.8 mi) 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.

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Reviews (4)

What Guests Are Saying

The Telegraph Picnic Pavilion is a great venue for family gatherings, offering a spacious area with accessible outlets and bathrooms. Guests appreciated the availability of grills for use. Overall, it provided a perfect setting for their reunion.

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Andrea B

July 11, 2026

5

We had our family reunion there. Very nice space! Outlets and bathrooms available and grills for us to use!

EVA GARCIA G

May 18, 2026

5

everything is perfect

Ryan O

June 17, 2023

5

Great place to hold a family picnic or graduation prty

Ryan O

June 17, 2023

5

Great place to hold a family picnic or graduation prty

Location & Directions for Telegraph Picnic Pavilion

Visitor Center, Triangle, VA 22172 United States

Elevation: 62 ft

Getting There

From Washington, D.C., and points north, take I-95 south to exit 150-B toward VA Route 619/Joplin Road. The park entrance is the second right. The Telegraph Picnic Area is located behind the visitor center, approximately 1.5 mi from the park entra...

Nearest town

Triangle, VA - 5.4 mi

About 13 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Population: 10,450

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Centreville, VA

Approx. 20 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 95 ft

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