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Prince William Forest Park
Individual Cabin Camping
cabin camp 3 in fall
National Park Service.
The cabins at Cabin Camp 3.
 

Families and individuals can now rent historic cabins at Prince William Forest Park.

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Or check out a pdf map of the individual rental units.

Update: Emergency repair work may delay the opening of Cabin Camp 3. 

Individual cabin rentals are available in Cabin Camp 3 between April 30, 2010 and October 17, 2010. This forested camp is one of five cabin camping facilities in the park constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It is also one of four cabin camps listed on the the National Register of Historic Places.

What Facilities are at Cabin Camp 3?
The A Unit of Cabin Camp 3 has 10 cabins (each housing 4-6 people) arranged around a large grassy area. The B Unit has 3 10-person cabins. The two units each have a large common area, a craft lodge (available to all campers within the unit) and a central bathhouse with full shower facilities. Each cabin includes individual beds and mattresses, a picnic table and a cooking grill. Cabins have electric lights and ceiling fans, but do not have electrical outlets.  Cabins are not equipped with kitchens or individual bathrooms. Please note that pets are not allowed in any cabin camp.

How Much Does it Costs to Rent a Cabin?
The rental rates are $30 for a four-person cabin, $40 for a six-person cabin and $50 for a 10-person cabin. The park's visitor center, Pine Grove Picnic Area and numerous hiking trails are easily accessible from the camp.

When are the Cabins Available to Rent?
Please note: Cabin Camp 3 is open seasonally between April 30, 2010 and October 17, 2010.

How do I Apply to get a Cabin?
Submit your cabin camp application via fax, e-mail, or mail. If you are going to pay with credit card, please include the Credit Card Application.

2010 Individual cabin reservations are accepted on a first come- first served basis after April 1st. Full payment must be received at the time the reservation is made. Ten person cabins are available by reservation only.

Unreserved 4 and 6-person cabins are available on a same-day, walk-in, first-come first-served basis. Walk-ins must pay with check or cash at time of check-in. The cabin camp office is not available to take reservations after 5 p.m. on Friday evening thru 8:00 a.m. Monday morning.

How do I get to Cabin Camp 3?
Cabin Camp 3 is located just off of the park Scenic Drive, approximately 1 mile from the entrance station. After entering the park, take the first left onto Scenic Drive. Take a right onto Orenda Road. There is a $5 per vehicle entrance fee to the park.

Click here for a map of this route.

For more information about renting cabins in the park, call the cabin camp office at 703-221-5843.



Is there a Cancellation Policy?

Cancellations must be received at least 2 weeks prior to the first night of your stay to receive a refund. The refund process takes 6-8 weeks to complete.

 

What are the regulations of the camp?

       All pets are prohibited in the cabin camp area, cabins and camp buildings (except service animals)

       Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins or buildings

       Cabins should be swept and free of trash upon departure

       Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

      Please be considerate of fellow camperskeep your cabin area and the comfort stations free of trash and personal belongings

       Please recycle using the proper container located within the camp

       To prevent animal and pest problems, please place trash in provided covered trash receptacles or carry it out with you

      Fires are not permitted outside of the provided grillsand fireplaces in the lodge building

       Camping tents, screen tents or other structures are not permitted in the cabin camp

       Removal or moving of picnic tables, beds, or mattresses is prohibited.

       Vandalism of cabins and other buildings is against federal law and subject to stiff fines and/or prosecution

       Electrical appliances (Stoves, AC Units, heaters, etc.) are prohibited

      Firewood purchased or brought from outside of the park is prohibited. Campers may use down and dead wood of less than 6 inches in diameter and no longer than the length and width of the provided camping grill.



 

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Prince William Forest Park preserves the largest inventory of Civilian Conservation Corps structures (153) in the National Park System. Four of the five cabin camps are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as historic districts.

Last Updated: March 07, 2010 at 09:58 EST