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Cabin Camp 3

Children at historic Cabin Camp 3
Fire circle surrounded by cabins.
A picnic table under the shade of trees on the grounds of Cabin Camp 3
Each cabin has a picnic table and charcoal grill located nearby.
Inside of historic 6 person cabin.

About Cabin Camp 3

Cabin Camp 3 is located in Prince William Forest Park and is one of five large cabin camp facilities located in the park. Camp 3 is the only camp where visitors can rent a single cabin. There are thirteen cabins available for rent. The cabins are very rustic and provide a unique camping experience in Northern Virginia. The cabins offer easy access to 37 miles (60 km) of hiking and 21 miles (34 km) of biking trails in the park.The park's land was set aside during the Great Depression, and 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.  

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 17 to Nov 8

Sites & Availability

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 1, Loop: A unit
4 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 1, Loop: B unit
10 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 2, Loop: A unit
4 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 2, Loop: B unit
10 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 3, Loop: A unit
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 3, Loop: B unit
10 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 4, Loop: A unit
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 5, Loop: A unit
4 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 6, Loop: A unit
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 7, Loop: A unit
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 8, Loop: A unit
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 9, Loop: A unit
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🏠 9A, Loop: A unit
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night

Reviews (42)

What Guests Are Saying

Cabin Camp 3 received positive feedback for its cleanliness, cozy cabins, and beautiful trails, making it a great family-friendly destination. Reviewers appreciated the well-maintained campground and supportive staff, although some noted parking issues and the absence of a firepit at Cabin 3. Overall, many expressed a desire to return, citing enjoyable experiences despite minor inconveniences.

Review Summary

4.0
42 reviews
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47.6%
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5

Stefanie H

Verified

October 20, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: A unit

5

The cabin was pretty clean and in good condition when we arrived, and it was cozy and dry overnight while it poured rain outside. The cots were comfortable. The campground in general was spacious and clean. The bathrooms were clean. Parking was a little rough because people were not honoring the 2-car limit but we managed. The lack of a grill at Cabin 3 was a little inconvenient but we borrowed our neighbor's at Cabin 4 since no one was there. Would definitely camp at Camp 3A again! If Cabin 3 had a grill we'd def grab this particular one again too.

Chris M

Verified

October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: B unit

5

Quite, well maintained, and the trails are unmatched in the area.

Rachel F

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 2, Loop: B unit

5

This was a great place to take the family! It was nice to have a place to go and feel safe and secure. I will say there are lots of spiders and next time I will come more prepared for dealing with the dust and spiders. But overall we had an amazing experience and would recommend this 10 out of 10!

Amy L

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: A unit

3

This was our first time at Camp 3, A Unit - we took a Girl Scout troop and had a great time. A couple of notes that may be helpful for others: 1) As the description says, you can not park anywhere near your cabin. You will park in a common parking lot and then walk a bit of a distance (~1/5 mi?) with your items to the cabin - the walk is on a dirt trail and has an upward slope before the cabins. The campground does provide large carts to transport your items. They are in the parking lot. Some cabins are farther back so the walk is longer - but flat once you reach the cabin area. 2) There is NO firepit. There are only permanent grills intended for cooking. No firepit was unclear in the description but the description referenced what type of wood to bring, so we expected there to be a firepit. 3) We didn't find a potable water source other than the bathhouse which had a wash room with a large sink. There is a random working water fountain in the grassy area. 4) The bathhouse was great and not too far from any of the cabins (we were in one of the furthest & it was a 2-3 minute walk).

Lots of beautiful trails, close to the Marine Corps museum, easy drive to lots of sites in the NoVA/DC area.

Elizabeth V

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 9A, Loop: A unit

4

Overall cabins were nice with a light, beds with clean mattresses, and ceiling fan (in the 6 bed cabin). We thought there was going to be a fire ring at Cabin Camp 3, but there wasn't which was a disappointment. There were rolling carts all around camp to help transport belongings from the parking area down and then up a hill to the cabins.

Ganesh P

Verified

May 27, 2025 Stayed at: 2, Loop: B unit

4

I arrived at this place at 4:40 PM and found no one in the office. Called 10 times and got no response. After some time, one of my friends came into contact with a person. Had a tough time getting the welcome message. Once we reached Unit B, the situation in the room was really bad. Had a bad smell and got debris inside the room. We cleaned the room and got settled. After this, we had no issues. We had a great time while staying there.

Raymond G

Verified

November 10, 2024 Stayed at: 5, Loop: A unit

4

First time visitor. Nice little camp. Beautiful setting. The cabins are solid and classic. Just as described and just as expected. Very comfortable and secure. We went on the last weekend of the season and it was full, but very peaceful and quiet. There were families and couples and everyone was very sedate. I assume in the warmer weather, with later sunlight, it may be a bit more lively. The only thing that was a drawback was the noise of traffic from I-95, specifically the trucks during the night and wee hours. You could hear the diesel engines and the jake brakes. I estimate it's about a mile as the crow flies. I should have realized this ahead of time. Nonetheless, we slept fine and overall it was a very peaceful setting. The only complaint with the park, if you would call it that, was the parking. Somehow, the lot was overflowing when we got there at about 3:30PM. I suppose there was an event going over the limit. The Park Rangers were very accommodating and permitted us to park along the roadside outside of the lot. The staff was generally very welcoming and helpful. Nice park and nearby. However, the nearby part is a drawback if you want to get away from civilization. We probably won't visit again to camp based on the road noise.

Vincent C

Verified

November 7, 2024 Stayed at: 8, Loop: A unit

2

I've been to cabin camp 3 three times before aside from the year it was closed down. This year I saw no camp host, no wood was provided, previous years it was, trash was left by previous campers in hot coal cans, men's single toilet bathroom handle was broken. Lastly the shower water was ice cold and I can kind of understand why....what i wish was upgraded was the motion sensor light....maybe add an adjustable timer switch. The fire place in the cabin avaliable for everyone was still bored up...has it been 5 years? But the grill on the opposite side was not bored up, so does that mean it was avaliable to use? No notification, no one to ask. Previous years I would rate 8 out of 10....this year I felt like I was staying in an unkempt, abandoned campground. Was a sad experience because I really enjoy the park.

Artem K

Verified

October 29, 2024 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A unit

1

there was no one at the camp, so we had to book a motel. We were looking for any sign of life, checked the bathrooms - the cabins were locked and no one at the whole park to ask for help.
On the way back, we didn't even try checking in, booking a motel to avoid the stress.

Artem K

Verified

October 29, 2024 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A unit

1

$120 waisted - we showed up at 7 pm and could not use the cabin, because no one was there for check in... The whole park was completely deserted, no one to ask. It was quite a surprise. We had to book a motel nearby.

Location Cabin Camp 3

Address:

Triangle, VA, 22172
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.5636 / -77.3601

Elevation: 47 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

A maximum of 2 vehicles per reservation. THESE ARE WALK IN CABINS Parking is limited in the main parking lot area. Vehicles are parked in a central parking lot. Campers must walk to the cabins from between 550 feet/152 m (A Unit) and 900 feet/274 m (B Unit). Wheeled carts may be available to help with personal items.

General

Entrance Fee. Prince William Forest Park charges an entrance fee separate from cabin fees. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or purchase in advance. The park also honors valid America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands passes (also known as an interagency passes, e.g., Senior, 4th Grade, Military, etc.). Visit the park's Fees & Passes web page. 

General

Fires and Firewood. Fires are not permitted outside of the provided grills. Firewood may or may not be available in the campground; If you bring your own firewood, it must be USDA certified ''bug-free'' firewood. Visit don'tmovefirewood.org.

General

Age Limit. You must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a Cabin Camp permit.

General

Maximum Stay. The maximum stay is 14 nights during a calendar year. Visitors can apply for a waiver for additional nights camping.

General

No Food Concessions. Food concessions are not permitted in the park

General

No Pets. No pets are allowed in the historic cabins (except service animals).

General

No Smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins or buildings.  

General

Quiet Hours.  Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

General

No tents or other structures. Camping tents, screen tents or other structures are not permitted in the cabin camp.

General

No Moving Furniture. Removal or moving of picnic tables, beds, or mattresses is prohibited.

General

No Electric Appliances. Electrical appliances (stoves, AC units, heaters, etc.) are prohibited.

General

Property Damage. Vandalism of cabins and other buildings is against federal law and subject to stiff fines and/or prosecution.

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