Cabin Camp 3 Group Dining Hall
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Individual cabin rentals and a small group site are available in Cabin Camp 3. This forested camp was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cabin Camp 3, C Unit is made for smaller groups. C Unit has a linear layout and sleeps 76 visitors. C Unit's 10-person cabins make it one of the best in the park for group outings. The beautiful brick fireplaces in the dining hall and craft lodges give this camp a unique character.
Campsites
Location
5000 Scenic Drive
Triangle, VA 55347
Fees
Hours
Cabin Camp 3 is open seasonally from May through October by reservation only. Check-in time is 2:00 pm. The Permitee must be present and a park staff member or designee will assist with the check-in process. The group is not allowed to occupy the camp prior to the official check-in. The check-out time is 12:00 pm. The camp must be clean prior to the time of check-out. The Permitee must be present for the check-out process. A park staff member or designee will inspect the facilities for cleanliness.
Reservations
The group site at Cabin Camp 3 must be reserved ahead of time, at least two weeks in advance. Group reservations are accepted on a first come- first served basis. Submit the Cabin Camp Application, along with a $25 application fee, to the following address: Prince William Forest Park, ATTN: Cabin Camps, 18100 Park Headquarters Road, Triangle, VA 22172 or via email at ralph_marrantino@nps.gov. The application can be found on our website on the group cabin camping page. Contact the cabin camp division at 703-221-5843.
Make a Reservation →Directions
GPS applications don't always provide accurate directions to the cabin camps so follow these directions instead. From North & South: Use Interstate 95. Take Exit 150. Go west on Joplin Road for 1/2 mile. Turn right on Park Entrance Road. From West: From the community of Independent Hill, use Joplin Road Highway 619 to Park Entrance Road, approximately 9 miles. Turn left on Park Entrance Road. Take Park Entrance Road for 3/4 mile. Turn left onto Scenic Drive. Cabin Camp 3 will be on the right after 1 mile
Weather
Prince William Forest Park experiences all four seasons. Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid with average temperatures in the high 80s and with sudden thunderstorms possible. July and August are the hottest months. Winters can be cold with average temperatures in the winter of 41 degrees with variable precipitation. The main park roads can close due to snowy conditions, though cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are permitted.
Accessibility
There is a wheelchair ramp to the dining hall.
Cell phone coverage may be spotty.
Firewood purchased or brought from outside of the park must be USDA certified pest-free firewood. Campers may use downed and dead wood of less than 6 inches in diameter and no longer than the length and width of the provided camping grill. Electrical appliances (Stoves, AC Units, heaters, etc.) are prohibited.
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There are no RV hook-ups in the Cabin Camps. RVs and trailers are not allowed.
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Parking lots are generally small. Parking can be limited at times, especially during heavy rain events. Park management encourages you to carpool.
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Most routes in the cabin camps contain slopes and are not paved. While the restrooms themselves are accessible, the routes to the restrooms are awkward to navigate
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Developed Campground