Cabin Camp 3 (Group Site By Reservation Only)
Campground · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Prince William Forest Park (Other Designation) · Restricted Access
- 147 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
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
38.56476, -77.36064 · 38°33'53.1"N 77°21'38.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 49 |
| Low °F | 28 | 30 | 37 | 47 | 57 | 66 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 32 |
| Precip in | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cabin Camp 3 (Group Site By Reservation Only)
- Can you reserve a site at Cabin Camp 3 (Group Site By Reservation Only)?
- No. Cabin Camp 3 (Group Site By Reservation Only) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Cabin Camp 3 (Group Site By Reservation Only)
- Cabin Camp 3 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Telegraph Picnic Pavilion 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Turkey Run Ridge Group 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oak Ridge Campground 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center 0.8 mi · Facility
- Cabin Camp 4 (By Reservation Only) 1.9 mi · Campground
- Cabin Camp 1 (By Reservation Only) 2.2 mi · Facility
- Prince William Forest RV Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
- Cabin Camp 5 (By Reservation Only) 2.9 mi · Campground
- Cabin Camp 2 (By Reservation Only) 3.2 mi · Campground
- Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail 9.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (703) 221-5843
- Email prwi_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
- Book nps.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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