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17425 Mawavi Road, Triangle, VA, 22172
National Park ServiceLast Updated: October 7, 2026
Camp HappyLand (Cabin Camp 5) is the only cabin camp open year-round. This camp offers the largest capacity (205 in summer, 104 in winter). Dormitory style buildings with heating were added to the camp in the 1960s allowing the camp to stay open in the winter at a limited capacity (104 people). Camp HappyLand is also the only cabin camp with a large outdoor pavilion. It is set up in two units with cabins that sleeps 2 to 4 people and larger dorm buildings that sleep 24.
Camp HappyLand (Cabin Camp 5) is open year-round by reservation only. Check-in time is 3:00 pm. The Permitee must be present and a park representative will assist with the check-in process. Early check-in is not allowed without permission. The check-out time is 1:00 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 representative 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 snow-shoeing are permitted.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
GPS apps don’t always provide accurate directions to the cabin camps so follow these directions instead. From North & South: Use Interstate 95. Take exit 150. Continue west on Joplin Road for 5 miles. Turn right on Mawavi Road. From West: From the community of Independent Hill, use Joplin Road Highway 619 to approach the camp. Turn left at Mawavi Road. Mawavi Road is gravelled. In one-eighth of a mile, the road comes to a T intersection. Turn right to reach Cabin Camp 5. Drive 1/4 mile to the parking.
Price Per Night (Summer)
This is the price to rent out the entire Cabin Camp 5; its cabins, dining hall & kitchen, craft lodges, fire pit, and infirmary, during the summer season. This cost does not include entrance fees, which are $20 per vehicle or covered by a park pass.
Price Per Night (Winter)
This is the price to rent out the entire Cabin Camp 5; its cabins, dining hall & kitchen, craft lodges, fire pit, and infirmary, during the winter season. This cost does not include entrance fees, which are $20 per vehicle or covered by a park pass.
Wheelchair Access
The restrooms are wheelchair accessible. There is a boardwalk and ramp leading from near the pavilion to both the dining hall and the infirmary
Cell Phone Information
Cell phone coverage may be spotty to nonexistent depending on your carrier.
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. The restrooms themselves are accessible. There is a boardwalk and ramp leading from near the pavilion to both the dining hall and the infirmary
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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