Details
4990 Scenic Drive, Triangle, VA, 22172
Lat:38.56284992231465
Lng:-77.36071567190788
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: September 8, 2026
Campground
Cabin Camp 3 (Individual Cabins)
National Park ServiceCampground
4990 Scenic Drive, Triangle, VA, 22172
National Park ServiceLast Updated: September 8, 2026
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, A and B Units can be reserved by families or small groups. In A Unit, there are 3 cabins that accommodate up to 4 people and 7 cabins that accommodate up to 6 people. In B Unit, there are 3 cabins that can accommodate up to 10 people.
Cabin Camp 3 is open seasonally from May through October by reservation only. Check-in time is 3:00 pm. Visitors can head directly to their cabin when checking in and a park staff member or volunteer will be periodically available to assist with the check-in. The group is not allowed to occupy the camp prior to the official check-in. The check-out time is 12:00 pm. The cabin must be clean prior to the time of check-out. A park staff member or volunteer will inspect the facilities for cleanliness.
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.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Cell Phone Reception
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
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
Four-Person Cabin Per Night
Individual cabin in Cabin Camp 3 that sleeps 4 people. Each cabin includes individual beds and mattresses, a picnic table and a cooking grill. Cabins have electric lights and ceiling fans, but only cabins A1 and A2 have electrical outlets. Cabins are not equipped with kitchens or individual bathrooms. Please note that pets are not allowed in any cabin camp. This cost does not include entrance fees, which are $20 per vehicle or covered by a park pass.
Six-Person Cabin Per Night
Individual cabin in Cabin Camp 3 that sleeps 6 people. Each cabin includes individual beds and mattresses, a picnic table and a cooking grill. Cabins have electric lights and ceiling fans, but only cabins A4 and A9a have electrical outlets. Cabins are not equipped with kitchens or individual bathrooms. Please note that pets are not allowed in any cabin camp. This cost does not include entrance fees, which are $20 per vehicle or covered by a park pass.
Ten-Person Cabin Per Night
Individual cabin in Cabin Camp 3 that sleeps 10 people. Each cabin includes individual beds and mattresses, a picnic table and a cooking grill. Cabins have electric lights and ceiling fans, but only cabins B2 and B3 have electrical outlets. Cabins are not equipped with kitchens or individual bathrooms. Please note that pets are not allowed in any cabin camp. This cost does not include entrance fees, which are $20 per vehicle or covered by a park pass.
Wheelchair Access
There are no ramp into the cabins and most cabins have steps or short staircases into them.
Cell Phone Information
Cell phone coverage may be spotty.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
There are no RV hook-ups in the Cabin Camps. RVs and trailers are not allowed.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
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 with gravel and dirt.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Developed Campground
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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