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Cabin Camp 3

Prince William Forest Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: TRIANGLE, VA, VA

Price: From $50 per night

Price range: $50–$70 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (43 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Cabin Camp 3 is located in Prince William Forest Park and is one of five large cabin camp facilities located in the park. Camp 3 is the only camp where visitors can rent a single cabin. There are thirteen cabins available for rent.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cabin-camp-3 to be notified when sites open up.

Cabin Camp 3 offers rustic cabins in Prince William Forest Park with access to 37 miles of hiking trails and 21 miles of biking trails. Google reviews average 4.6/5 stars, with campers praising the NPS rustic cabin experience.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area. Also watch for Common Raccoon, Groundhog, Eastern Box Turtle, and Common Watersnake.

Insider tips for Cabin Camp 3: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Parking lot fills quickly on arrival days; park rangers may direct you to roadside parking Off-season has no check-in at the cabin — verify operating status before arrival Be prepared to carry belongings uphill on uneven paths to some sites

Skip Cabin Camp 3 if: You need electrical/water hookups — no hookups available. You cannot tolerate rustic conditions — Google reviews mention mice in cabins and mattress issues. You require paved, level access — sites involve uphill walking on non-straight paths.

Best time to visit Cabin Camp 3: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Telegraph Picnic Pavilion (Triangle, VA), Turkey Run Ridge Group (Triangle, VA), Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits (Triangle, VA), Oak Ridge Campground (Triangle, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cabin Camp 3

Cell signal at Cabin Camp 3 (TRIANGLE, VA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Cabin Camp 3

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TRIANGLE, VA, VA★ 4 (43 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cabin Camp 3 is located in Prince William Forest Park and is one of five large cabin camp facilities located in the park. Camp 3 is the only camp where visitors can rent a single cabin. There are thirteen cabins available for rent.

Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesBackpackersSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsFlush toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Showers

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electrical/water hookups — no hookups available✕ You cannot tolerate rustic conditions — Google reviews mention mice in cabins and mattress issues✕ You require paved, level access — sites involve uphill walking on non-straight paths

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Parking lot fills quickly on arrival days; park rangers may direct you to roadside parking

Off-season has no check-in at the cabin

verify operating status before arrival

Be prepared to carry belongings uphill on uneven paths to some sites

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area. Also watch for Common Raccoon, Groundhog, Eastern Box Turtle, and Common Watersnake.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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703-221-5843· Prince William Forest Park
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Getting there →

From Washington, D.C., and points north, take I-95 south to exit 150-B toward VA Route 619/Joplin Road. The park entrance is the second right. Cabin Camp 3 is 2 miles from the park entrance along Scenic Drive. From Fredericksburg, Virginia, and points south, take I-95 north to exit 150 toward VA Route 619/Joplin Road. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and continue on VA Route 619 West approximately 1/4 mile to the park entrance. Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Wa

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Prince William Forest Park fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Prince William Forest Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cabin Camp 3 cost per night?+
Cabin Camp 3 costs $50–$70 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cabin Camp 3 open?+
Cabin Camp 3 is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cabin Camp 3 have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cabin Camp 3?+
Cabin Camp 3 is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cabin Camp 3?+
Cabin Camp 3 is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cabin Camp 3?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cabin Camp 3 is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cabin Camp 3 open, and what are check-in times?+
Cabin Camp 3 is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$50 /night★ 4 (43)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Cabin Camp 3 cost per night?+
What season is Cabin Camp 3 open?+
Does Cabin Camp 3 have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Telegraph Picnic Pavilion

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From $80/night

Turkey Run Ridge Group

Triangle, VA

From $40/night

Chopawamsic Backcountry Camping Permits

Triangle, VA

From $20/night

Oak Ridge Campground

Triangle, VA

From $26/night

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