Cabin Camp 3
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- Taking bookingsSites offered on 23 of the next 23 nights read 15:21 UTC
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- 13All of them booked ahead
The place
the agency’s own description · what’s there · 14 notices
In the agency’s own words
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. Keep reading
Recreation
The park offers many Things to Do including hiking, biking, orienteering and fishing. Hikers enjoy exploring the park's 37 miles of foot trails. Campers may hike South Orenda Road to South Valley Trail and Laurel Trail Loop. Bicyclists will find On and Off Road Biking on 21 miles (34 km) of paved roads within the park, including the 12-mile (19 km) Scenic Drive. Minimal traffic and a 25 m.p.h. (40 kph) speed limit make this a popular biking route. A 3-mile (5 km), family-friendly paved bike lane leads to the campground. Mountain biking is also available on 10 miles (16 km) of gravel fire roads. The park boasts also 30 orienteering courses with picturesque settings. Orienteering is a 19th century Scandinavian sport primarily used as military training. The courses were developed in 1972 and continue to provide hours of entertainment and exploration for park visitors. Approximately 18 miles (29 km) of streams and two small lakes are open to the public for fishing. The water quality of Quantico Creek supports numerous fish species and other aquatic life. The most common fish species are bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and channel catfish.
Facilities
There are thirteen cabins available for rent. The cabins are very rustic and provide a unique camping experience in Northern Virginia. The campground is open mid-April through the first weekend in November and there are three 4-person, seven 6-person, and three 10-person cabins. The 4-person and 6-person cabins are located in the "A" Unit and the 10-person cabins are located in the "B" Unit. Each cabin has metal cots with vinyl mattresses, a closet, lights and a ceiling fan. Outside of each cabin is a grill and a picnic table. There is a bathhouse with hot showers, and a craft lodge in both the A unit and the B unit. All campers renting cabins must share these common spaces.
Natural Features
Prince William Forest Park preserves approximately 15,000 acres (6070 ha) including a major portion of the Quantico Creek watershed. The area is the largest example of a piedmont forest ecosystem, the piedmont being the geographic plateau between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic coast. The park represents one of the largest parcels of undeveloped land in the area and is the National Park Service's third largest unit in Virginia. Various geological outcroppings, winding creeks, gently rolling slopes and man-made lakes make wonderful destinations for any adventurous visitor. The park is home to many animals including 46 species of mammals, 22 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles, more than 129 species of birds, 26 species of fish and an unknown number of invertebrates. More than 900 plant species exist in Prince William Forest Park, from the smallest wildflower to the tallest tree. From tree bark in winter, wildflowers in spring, canopy cover in summer and autumn colors in fall, Prince William Forest Park offers beautiful scenery year-round.
Nearby Attractions
The park offers many Things to Do including hiking, biking, orienteering and fishing. Hikers enjoy exploring the park's 37 miles of foot trails. Campers may hike South Orenda Road to South Valley Trail and Laurel Trail Loop. Bicyclists will find On and Off Road Biking on 21 miles (34 km) of paved roads within the park, including the 12-mile (19 km) Scenic Drive. Minimal traffic and a 25 m.p.h. (40 kph) speed limit make this a popular biking route. A 3-mile (5 km), family-friendly paved bike lane leads to the campground. Mountain biking is also available on 10 miles (16 km) of gravel fire roads. The park boasts also 30 orienteering courses with picturesque settings. Orienteering is a 19th century Scandinavian sport primarily used as military training. The courses were developed in 1972 and continue to provide hours of entertainment and exploration for park visitors. Approximately 18 miles (29 km) of streams and two small lakes are open to the public for fishing. The water quality of Quantico Creek supports numerous fish species and other aquatic life. The most common fish species are bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and channel catfish.
What the agency tells you
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. These cabins are historic and very rustic. They contain metal cots with a vinyl coated mattress, a closet, a ceiling fan with a light, and windows with screens and shutters. The cabins are not locked, so you do not need keys.
Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is noon.
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.
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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 or from within 50 miles of the park. 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.
Quiet Hours. Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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.
Tents and rigs
- Sites
- 13 · 13 cabin
- Hookups
- 13 electric
- Accessible sites
- None listed
- Shade
- Every site
Facilities
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Showers
- Seasonal Showers
- SHOWERS (SEASONAL) on 13 of 13 campsite records
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Stay limit
- 14 nights
- recreation.gov facility rule maxStay
Around the campground
- On the water
- Lake, Creek, Coast
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Birding
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic site
- Ranger programs
- Scenic drives
- Visitor center
- Wildlife viewing
- Cell signal · Cell signal · Park Service says
- Yes
- Fall color · reported 7 days ago, 40 km away
- Near peak
14 of 25 site-nights open this Friday and Saturdayread 15:21 UTC
Every site here is reservable, and the record lists none held back for anyone who drives up.
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What you actually pay
Who keeps the booking fee
The agency’s own policy text says the reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee are “retained by the reservation service contractor”, and that a campground concessionaire will decline to refund them because “they did not receive these fees”. Recreation.gov is run under contract by Booz Allen Hamilton. What share of your booking fee the contractor keeps isn’t published in any federal dataset we can read, so we print no number for it. Our reporting on the contract →
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recreation.gov availability, read 15:21 UTC · rules read Sep 9, 2026 · rates Sep 10, 2026 · How we know all this
The sites
13 sites · which ones have room · the site map
The sites, ranked
from 10 mapped sitesAll 13 sites
Toilet distances are OpenStreetMap’s, measured for 8 of the 13 sites listed. A site with no reading is unknown, never far.
The price is derived by CAMPANAC, not published per site: the per-night rate this campground publishes for each site’s own site type. 13 of the 13 sites listed carry one, and a site whose type has no published rate sits out of the price rather than being called free.
| A unit | 1 | cabin electric | 96 ft | 575 ft | 3,178 ft | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 2 | cabin electric | 80 ft | 526 ft | 3,087 ft | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 3 | cabin electric | 80 ft | 516 ft | 3,031 ft | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 4 | cabin electric | 84 ft | 552 ft | 2,979 ft | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 5 | cabin electric | 84 ft | 580 ft | 2,932 ft | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 6 | cabin electric | 93 ft | 644 ft | 3,031 ft | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 7 | cabin electric | 91 ft | 773 ft | 3,247 ft | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 8 | cabin electric | 91 ft | 736 ft | Flush Toilets +1 listed | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 9 | cabin electric | 116 ft | 627 ft | Flush Toilets +1 listed | $50–$70 |
| A unit | 9A | cabin electric | 94 ft | 670 ft | 3,197 ft | $50–$70 |
| B unit | 1 | cabin electric | Flush Toilets +1 listed | $50–$70 | ||
| B unit | 2 | cabin electric | Flush Toilets +1 listed | $50–$70 | ||
| B unit | 3 | cabin electric | Flush Toilets +1 listed | $50–$70 |
Getting there
the map and the coordinate · the agency’s directions · the phone number
Where it is
Camp Orenda (Cabin Camp 3 Group)Prince William Forest Park · 0.1 mi
Turkey Run Ridge GroupPrince William Forest Park · 1.5 mi
Camp Pleasant (Cabin Camp 4)Prince William Forest Park · 2.0 mi
Cabin Camp 1 (By Reservation Only)Prince William Forest Park · 2.3 mi
Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping PermitsPrince William Forest Park · 2.6 mi
Prince William Forest RV ParkPrince William Forest Park · 2.8 miFrom 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 miles from the park entrance along Scenic Drive.
From Fredericksburg, Virginia, and points south, take I-95 north to exit 150 toward VA Route 619/Joplin Road. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and continue on VA Route 619 West approximately 1/4 mile to the park entrance.
Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport are approximately 45 minutes drive-time from Prince William Forest Park. Baltimore/Washington International Airport and Richmond International Airport are 90 minutes away.
There is no bus service near the park. Local commuter buses may be available near the park via the PRTC system. Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express services are available in nearby Quantico, Virginia, approximately 5 miles from the park entrance. There is no public transportation directly to the park.
The weather
the next four days · the thirty-year normal
Next four days, and the thirty-year normal
Forecast
NWS forecast for Triangle, VA
Typical weather
Typical October night 50°F, day 69°F.
Coldest month of the year: typical January night 28°F, below freezing. Bring a bag rated colder than that, and expect ice in the water bottle.
Daily high and lowDays with 0.10 in or more
A normal is the 1991-2020 average for the month, not a forecast: about half of all Julys are colder than the July line. The seven-day forecast above answers the other question.
The land, and who answers for it
what threatens it · who answers for it
What threatens this place
You’re camping on ground somebody wants. We track the threats and the comment deadlines.
Who answers for this land
Cabin Camp 3 is in Virginia’s 7th congressional district. Its representative, Eugene Vindman (D), votes on the laws that decide what happens to this land. Public-lands grade so far: A. See every public-lands vote →
How we know
every fact on this page, and where it came from
“the agency's own site records list "CELL PHONE SERVICE" on 13 of 13 campsites here”