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.

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

13 total sites

Cabins

13 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 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

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

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13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 1, Loop: A unit Cabin
4 guests
Price not available
🏠 1, Loop: B unit Cabin
10 guests
Price not available
🏠 2, Loop: A unit Cabin
4 guests
Price not available
🏠 2, Loop: B unit Cabin
10 guests
Price not available
🏠 3, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
Price not available
🏠 3, Loop: B unit Cabin
10 guests
Price not available
🏠 4, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
Price not available
🏠 5, Loop: A unit Cabin
4 guests
Price not available
🏠 6, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
Price not available
🏠 7, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
Price not available
🏠 8, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
Price not available
🏠 9, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
Price not available
🏠 9A, Loop: A unit Cabin
6 guests
Price not available

Reviews (53)

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

3.8
53 reviews
5
45.3%
24
4
26.4%
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3
9.4%
5
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3.8%
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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.

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.

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.

Location Cabin Camp 3

Address:

Triangle, VA, 22172
United States

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.

Elevation: 47 feet

Distance to downtown

6 mi drive to downtown Triangle (about 14 min)

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 & Passes web page. 
  • 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.  
  • 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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Last updated: September 4, 2026

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