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Occoquan Reservoir

Occoquan, Virginia — Prince William County.

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1,302Surface acres
5Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 46567397).

Location & fast facts

Where Occoquan Reservoir is in Virginia

The red circle marks Occoquan Reservoir.

Fast facts

About Occoquan Reservoir

  • Counties: Prince William, Fairfax
  • Nearest city: Occoquan (about 0.7 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 78 mi from Charlottesville and 81 mi from Richmond, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Virginia: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Virginia

Official DWR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 5 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 14 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Chinese mysterysnail recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Occoquan Reservoir shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Bull Run Marina (Boat launch)3Fountainhead Park Boat Launch (Boat launch)4LRPRA Boat Ramp, Recreation Area And Tot Lot (Boat launch)51 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Bull Run Marina
    Boat launch
  4. 4Fountainhead Park Boat Launch
    Boat launch
  5. 5LRPRA Boat Ramp, Recreation Area And Tot Lot
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 46567397), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Occoquan Reservoir

We found 14 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Occoquan Reservoir, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

8 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Virginia

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Occoquan Reservoir, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (38.7163, -77.3324). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Occoquan Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Occoquan Reservoir

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    5 public access sites listed, 5 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating38.6971, -77.3184
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating38.7091, -77.3058
    Bull Run Marina——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating38.7424, -77.3875
    Fountainhead Park Boat Launch——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp—FeeBoating38.7206, -77.3340
    LRPRA Boat Ramp, Recreation Area And Tot Lot——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp—No feeBoating38.6864, -77.2866

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Occoquan Reservoir

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Occoquan Reservoir

    How big is Occoquan Reservoir?

    Occoquan Reservoir covers about 1,302 acres in Occoquan, Virginia (Prince William County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Occoquan Reservoir?

    Yes. 5 public trailer launches are listed: LRPRA Boat Ramp, Recreation Area And Tot Lot, Boat ramp and Fountainhead Park Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Occoquan Reservoir?

    Yes. We list 14 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Occoquan Reservoir?

    Occoquan Reservoir touches Occoquan in Prince William County and Fairfax County, Virginia.

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