Children at historic Cabin Camp 3.
Fire circle surrounded by cabins.
A unit bathhouse interior, showing showers and toilet.
A picnic table under the shade of trees on the grounds of Cabin Camp 3
View of B unit cabins from behind.

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers

Available sites

13 total sites

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 mi (37.3 mi) of hiking and 21 mi (21.1 mi) 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.  

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 17 to Nov 8

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 1, Loop: A unit Cabin
4 guests
🏠 1, Loop: B unit Cabin
10 guests
🏠 2, Loop: A unit Cabin
4 guests
🏠 2, Loop: B unit Cabin
10 guests
🏠 3, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
🏠 3, Loop: B unit Cabin
10 guests
🏠 4, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
🏠 5, Loop: A unit Cabin
4 guests
🏠 6, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
🏠 7, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
🏠 8, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
🏠 9, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
🏠 9A, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests

Reviews (56)

What Guests Are Saying

Cabin Camp 3 offers a rustic and spacious environment, ideal for families and groups, with clean facilities and beautiful trails nearby. Many guests appreciated the cozy cabins and the cleanliness of the campground, although some experienced issues with check-in times and maintenance. Overall, visitors enjoyed their stay and found the location peaceful, though some improvements are needed in communication and amenities.

Review Summary

3.9
56 reviews
5
46.4%
26
4
26.8%
15
3
8.9%
5
2
3.6%
2
1
14.3%
8

Heather H

Verified

October 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A unit

5

We had a wonderful visit with 11 Girl Scouts and five adults. It was incredibly easy to bring out bags to the cabins with wagons, to make a fire for activities and cooking, to use the craft hall for meals and to use the sink near the bathroom for washing dishes etc. We look forward to coming back. And are grateful for Ranger Nick helping to orient us and answer all of our questions!

Jeffrey S

Verified

September 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 9A, Loop: A unit

5

Great stay. Clean cabins. A two-prong outlet for 6 people capacity. Bring a surge protector to expand. Rented two of the many available cabins for seven of us. Had the other 15 join us the next day for breakfast and follow-on discussions. Park staff was very accommodating. We carpooled so only about 10 cars. Filled the parking lot but it worked. Grill worked great for brats the night before and for southwest scrambled eggs (brought our own charcoal and cast iron skillets) in the morning. Great fire pit. Used it the night before. Plenty of fire wood provided by the park, staged at the site. Bathrooms clean with plenty of stalls. Bear boxes to put out trash in. Late Aug. Had the whole of Site A to ourselves.

Oliver C

Verified

August 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A unit

5

10/10 experience, camp was pristine as well as the bathrooms, the staff where nice & helpful, and the cabin gave me a very good nights sleep. Fantastic lodging alternative right off i95.

Megan D

Verified

August 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A unit

3

the cabins are really nice and clean. exactly what you expect. the bathrooms are down a gravel hill and are a little challenging to get to especially if you are on a knee scooter

Penelope R

Verified

July 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A unit

5

Wonderful, peaceful weekend at this beautiful cabin in Prince William Forest. Highly recommend. This cabin is a walk from both car and bathrooms but worth it for the tranquility.

Katlyn D

Verified

June 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A unit

5

We got lucky and had the hole camp to our selves. But it was a wonderful time. Can’t wait to go back.

waldo h

Verified

June 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A unit

5

Excelente

evan f

Verified

June 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A unit

1

The only reason this is getting a 1 star is because I cannot give it a zero. I understand that we were camping and I understand that we were in nature. I also assumed that the cabin would be checked before we entered. Upon entry there was a strong ammonia smell, tons of bugs and more rat/mouse droppings than I expected. As we opened up the windows to air out the cabin, we found a snake...alive and well....and had clearly just eaten. We attempted to find the camp ground custodian to help us remove the snake but no luck. So, we removed the snake...no big deal, just a rat snake. Once the windows were open, we realized there were even more droppings than we thought and the cots were covered in rat/mouse droppings and urine...or some other liquid. Two were also chewed up and were too smelly to sleep on. At this point we were able to find the camp custodian who gave us disinfectant to wipe down the cots. We swept out the cots and floor to ensure safe air for our children. We shut the door and walked out a hike and a camp fire. About 9:30 we returned to the cabin to find mice, many mice...I counted 6 and stopped, told my husband to pack up because I was done and clearly NOT sleeping there. As i was gathering our things, I opened the cabin closets and found two mouse nests each about the size of a softball. Again, I get that we were out in nature but it was a little too up in my face and space for a rental we paid for.

Steven F

Verified

May 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: B unit

5

We had all of unit B at Cabin Camp 3 to ourselves. The person staffing the camp was extremely friendly and helpful. She delivered several cords worth of firewood to use in the fire circle. Cabins were clean as was the bathhouse. Only gripe is that you had to drive to a trailhead as none were within walking distance without walking the road which is I’ll advised.

Brian E

Verified

May 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 4, Loop: A unit

3

I liked the campgrounds , and the camp volunteer was very nice. I was disappointed though that my cabin did not have outlets for use. It did say on the website it had electricity, so that was a bit deceiving. That was cabin 5, so avoid that cabin if you want an outlet. Other than that, it was peaceful, I'd go again.

Location & Directions for Cabin Camp 3

, Triangle, VA 22172 United States

Elevation: 47 ft

Getting There

<p>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. Cabin Camp 3 is 2 mi from the park entrance along Scenic Drive. </p>
<p>From Fredericksburg, Virginia...

Nearest town

Triangle, VA - 6 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

Cabin Camp 3 is accessible via I-95, with exit 150-B leading to VA Route 619/Joplin Road, approximately 2 miles from the park entrance.

Policies & Rules

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.
  • 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 &amp; Passes web page.&nbsp;
  • 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.
  • Age Limit. You must be 18 years of age or older to obtain a Cabin Camp permit.
  • Maximum Stay. The maximum stay is 14 nights during a calendar year. Visitors can apply for a waiver for additional nights camping.
  • No Food Concessions. Food concessions are not permitted in the park
  • No Pets. No pets are allowed in the historic cabins (except service animals).
  • No Smoking. Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins or buildings.&nbsp;&nbsp;
  • No tents or other structures. Camping tents, screen tents or other structures are not permitted in the cabin camp.
  • No Moving Furniture. Removal or moving of picnic tables, beds, or mattresses is prohibited.
  • No Electric Appliances. Electrical appliances (stoves, AC units, heaters, etc.) are prohibited.
  • Property Damage. Vandalism of cabins and other buildings is against federal law and subject to stiff fines and/or prosecution.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 19, 2026

Message us

Need help?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Message us

Replies within minutes

Explore Triangle, VA

Population: 10,450

Nearby larger city

Centreville, VA

Approx. 19 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 95 ft

National Park Service Logo
Managed by the National Park Service