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Cabin Camp 3

Prince William Forest Park

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Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Cabin Camp 3 is located in Prince William Forest Park and is one of five large cabin camp facilities located in the park. There are thirteen cabins available for rent. Prince William Forest Park preserves approximately 15,000 acres (6070 ha) including a major portion of the Quantico Creek watershed.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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.

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

10 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 9A

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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6

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Yes

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Site 2

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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4

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Yes

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Site 9

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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6

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Yes

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Site 1

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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vehicle

4

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Yes

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Site 8

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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6

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Yes

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Site 6

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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6

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Yes

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Site 5

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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4

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Yes

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Site 3

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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6

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Yes

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Site 7

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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6

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Yes

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Site 4

A unit

CABIN ELECTRIC

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vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

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.
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.

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Common questions

Is Cabin Camp 3 available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Sep 10. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

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