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Lat:38.581267707308
Lng:-77.41572239332362
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: October 7, 2026
Campground
Camp Mawavi (Cabin Camp 2)
National Park ServiceCampground
National Park ServiceLast Updated: October 7, 2026
Camp Mawavi (Cabin Camp 2) first hosted campers in 1937. The camp sleeps 148 visitors. This camp mainly contains rustic 4-person cabins, with a few 2 and 6-person cabins. The units are clustered in a circular arrangement and each contains 8 cabins, a bath house, and a craft lodge. Each unit is in a grassy clearing that is surrounded by dense forest. The large ballfield and lake access in Camp Mawavi are among the best in the park.
Cabin Camp 2 is open seasonally from May through October by reservation only. Check-in time is 4:00 pm. The Permitee must be present for the check-in process during which a park representative will inspect the facilities. Early check-in is not allowed without permission. The check-out time is 2:00 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 snowshoeing are permitted.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
GPS applications do not always provide accurate directions to the cabin camps so follow these directions instead. From North and South: Use Interstate 95. Take Virginia exit 150. Go 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. In one-eighth of a mile, the road comes to a T intersection. Turn left to Cabin Camp 2. Drive one mile to the parking lot
Price Per Night
This is the price to rent out the entire Cabin Camp 2: its cabins, dining hall & kitchen, craft lodges, fire pit, and infirmary. This cost does not include entrance fees, which are $20 per vehicle or covered by a park pass.
Wheelchair Access
Most routes in the cabin camps contain slopes and are not paved. Most cabins have one or more steps leading up to the doorways.
Internet Information
No internet.
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. Most cabins have one or more steps leading up to the doorways.
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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