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)

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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
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%
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4
26.4%
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9.4%
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Rene P

Verified

August 15, 2026 Stayed at: 9, Loop: A unit

2

Maybe I missed it but I have rented cabins before and this one did not feel safe, underneath the cabin it is open and no glass only screens and shutters on the windows, if you are going in a big group you should be fine be I know I would not have been able to sleep standing guard over my family. It is very rustic with a campfire and bathrooms about 150yrds away. but it was not for me. We ended up rented a hotel room

Chad K

Verified

July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 1, Loop: B unit

1

Nowhere on the site did it list the check-in time, so I reserved a cabin for a daytime park exploration and a place to bed down at night. (it was a cabin reservation). It was only AFTER paying that I found out that I could not check-in to the cabin until 3PM, which means there was nowhere to stash the gear, nor time to set up camp before dark. So, we drove all the way out, looked around, and left without spending any time in the park. It's not a hotel. If check-in is at 3PM, that means the vast majority of the time a "stay" is scheduled for is in darkness, with a fraction of it in the daylight. It makes absolutely no sense. Check IN should be as early as NOON at the latest. Also, for the weeks leading up to the stay I was unable to get a hold of the "contact". I never received a return call, and attempted to call over 50 times in a 3-week period to avoid this, to no avail. There is no point in having a voicemail if they are never going to use it to return calls.

Katheryne M

Verified

June 27, 2026 Stayed at: 5, Loop: A unit

4

Overall experience was great and we all had a fantastic time, the site was clean and comfortable. A few of the windows/ screens did not secure, or able to be secured due to missing latches. The only other thing we be having actual fireplace at the cabins would be nice instead of the small grills

Stuart G

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 9A, Loop: A unit

4

It's big and spacious.

Mary T

Verified

May 22, 2026 Stayed at: 9A, Loop: A unit

1

Know what to expect if you get to the park after dark. The visitors center closes at 5 and the park isn't well marked, so I wasn't even able to find my cabine.

Kesha M

Verified

May 14, 2026 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A unit

1

When we arrived the cabin was filthy. It was full of spiders, missing half the screens. The mattresses were covered in dust and dirt. We we so appalled we didn’t even stay, we went and got a hotel room. If they are going to rent the cabins, they should at least clean them before people check in.

Richard O

Verified

May 3, 2026 Stayed at: 9A, Loop: A unit

4

I would have rated excellent except for two things. One we arrived at night and had a difficult time finding the camp site. You need a map in the parking area of the campground not the whole park. Two, we rented the cabin because it had an outlet for electricity. One of our groups has a cpap machine to sleep, but the outlet was not working and the circuit breaker box was locked.

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!

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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