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)

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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
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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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Jose M

Verified

October 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: B unit

3

the cabin suited our needs just fine and the email stating the construction showed that communication is taken serious by the NPS.

Katharine W

Verified

October 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: A unit

4

Cabin was rustic but all we needed. Grounds were beautiful with clean bathrooms and a fire pit shared the other 6 or 7 Camp 3 cabins so we made some friends, which was great. Took away a star because Cabin 3 did not have a grill despite there being one in the photos and the picnic table was at such an angle things slid off and there didn’t seem to be an place to level it out. Must have been some erosion since photos were taken. Luckily, Cabin 4 next door was empty so we ended up using that grill and table which was great. The Visitor Center had very helpful rangers who picked out a beautiful trail perfect to our needs. We will definitely come again!

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.

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.

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.

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