Overview

Prince William Forest Park is a 15,000-acre forested oasis, located 35 miles south of Washington, DC. 21 miles of bicycle trails and 37 miles of hiking trails crisscross Quantico Creek and its tributaries. Construction in Camp Orenda, also known as Cabin Camp 3, was completed in 1938. It was the first camp built in the park with larger cabins to accommodate mothers and small children attending camp. Today, Camp Orenda is divided into individual cabin rentals (A and B Units) and this group cabin camp rental which includes C Unit and access to the dining hall, main craft lodge and infirmary buildings. Camp Orenda can sleep up to 76 visitors in its very rustic cabins.

Facilities

Camp Orenda group campground is located in the C Unit. A Unit and B Unit are rented out separately for individuals, not groups. Please be aware that all cabin campers are obligated to pay the park entrance fee or possess a valid National Park pass.

C Unit has six cabins that sleep 10 in each. Additional sleeping areas include the infirmary and building 70, for an additional 18 sleeping spots. In each cabin there are lights, electrical outlets, bunks and mattresses. Sleeping cabins do not have heat or air conditioning. Campers should bring all gear including bedding, pillows, and towels.

Restrooms: There is one central restroom in the C Unit. There are also restrooms located in the dining hall, craft lodge and infirmary. Campers are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing floors, shower stalls, sinks, and toilets. Plungers and toilet brushes are provided. Campers should bring hand soap, detergents, and other necessary toiletries. Toilet paper is provided.

Kitchen and Dining Hall: The dining hall seats up to 80 people and contains a commercial kitchen. The park does not provide food to campers. The dining hall provides wooden tables and benches. The kitchen is equipped with the following:

• 10 burner gas stove

• 3 ovens

• Large griddle

• Microwave

• Walk-in refrigerator

• Freezer

• Large sinks

• Food warming station with 4 trays

• Storage space

• Plenty of counter space

Groups may do their own cooking or utilize a caterer. Groups may use the fireplaces inside the dining hall. Campers are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the dining hall after use. Campers should bring utensils, pots, pans, baking sheets, cutlery, and other kitchen tools. Sleeping is not permitted in the dining hall, per fire code.

Natural Features

Camp Orenda Camp is located within a nearly 15,000-acre forest. There is a small field area available for recreational sports. Access to park trails is only a short walk from the camp.

Recreation

There is a small field area available for recreational sports. Hiking and biking trails are a short walk from the camp.

Nearby Attractions

Camp Orenda is located 35 miles south of Washington D.C. and a few miles from the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Important Notices

• Check-In: The check-in time is 2:00 p.m. The Permitee must be present for the check-in process. A park representative will inspect the facilities and cover emergency procedures, specific cleaning procedures, and provide last minute information. Early check-in is not allowed without permission.

  Check-Out: The check-out time is 12:00 pm. The camp must be clean and emptied of all Permitee and guest’s equipment, trash, and personal effects 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 damage and cleanliness.

  Cleaning: It is the camping group's responsibility to clean the facilities prior to check-out. The park provides brooms, mops, and mop buckets. We recommend you bring the following items: Environmentally friendly floor cleaner, multipurpose cleaner, glass cleaner, rags/paper towels, and lemon juice (to clean griddle).

  Trash/Recycle: Trash cans are located throughout the camp. They should be emptied daily into the larger receptacles behind the dining hall. Recycling receptacles are also located outside of the dining halls.

  Parking: We recommend visitors carpool as much as possible to the camp's designated parking area. One vehicle is permitted to remain at the dining hall throughout your encampment. State approved handicap vehicles are also permitted to remain parked at the dining hall. Campers are allowed to park temporarily at the dining hall to load/unload vehicles but must return to the designated parking area. Vehicles are not authorized to park or operate beside any other buildings within the camp. No more than two vehicles can be parked behind the dining hall.

  Cabins: Camp Orenda includes the C Unit. A and B Units are individual rentals. The camp has six cabins that each sleep 10. Additional areas include the infirmary and building 65, for 18 sleeping spots. Sleeping cabins are equipped with lights, electrical outlets, bunks and mattresses. Sleeping cabins do not have heat or air conditioning. Campers should bring all gear including bedding, pillows, and towels.

  Restrooms: There is one central restroom in the C Unit. There are also restrooms located in the dining hall, craft lodge and infirmary. Campers are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing floors, shower stalls, sinks, and toilets. Plungers and toilet brushes are provided. Campers should bring hand soap, detergents, and other necessary toiletries. Toilet paper is provided.

  Kitchen and Dining Hall: The dining hall seats up to 80 people and has a commercial kitchen. The park does not provide food. The dining hall contains wooden tables and benches. Campers are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the dining hall after use. Campers should bring utensils, pots, pans, baking sheets, cutlery, and other kitchen tools. Sleeping is not permitted in the dining hall, per fire code.

  Craft Lodges: Sleeping is not permitted in the craft lodges. Groups may use the fireplaces inside the craft lodges, per fire code.

  Infirmary: The infirmary sleeps 12 people and has a refrigerator and a private restroom with a shower.

  Fires: Groups may use the outside fire pits and fireplaces in the dining hall and craft lodges. In order to avoid the spread of invasive and forest damaging pests, firewood purchased or brought from outside the park must be USDA certified pest free or from within 50 miles of the park. Fires are not permitted outside of the council rings and designated fireplaces.

  Alcohol: The sale of alcohol is prohibited. For group sizes of 50 or more, alcohol is prohibited within the camp without a valid Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Banquet license. No later than 10 days prior to the first day of the encampment, an ABC approved license must be filed with the Cabin Camp office along with a $500,000 liability insurance policy naming the National Park Service as the additionally insured.

  Entrance Fees: Prince William Forest Park is a part of the NPS fee program and requires separate entrance fees.  All campers are required to have valid park entry, pay park entrance fee or have a valid park pass. 

• • All emergencies, accidents, and incidents should be reported to: 24 HOUR ASSISTANCE LINE - 1-866-677-6677

  • All pets are prohibited in the cabin camp area, cabins and camp buildings (except service animals).

  • Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins or buildings.

  • Facilities that are not included in the permit should not be entered or used at any time.

  • To prevent animal and pest problems, campers must place trash in provided covered trash receptacles or carry it out upon departure from camp.

  • Fires are not permitted outside of the council rings and designated fireplaces.

  • Camping tents, screen tents or other structures are not permitted in the cabin camp.

  • Removal or moving of picnic tables, beds, or mattresses is prohibited.

  • Vandalism of cabins and other buildings is against federal law and is subject to fines and/or prosecution.

  • Electrical appliances (for example, stoves, AC Units, and heaters) are prohibited.

  • No nails, tape, tacks, staples, screws, or other hardware or adhesives may be applied or attached to the interior or exterior of camp buildings, structures, or to trees.

  • The exchange of money is not permitted within the park.

Available Activities

• Biking - Biking
• Camping - Camping
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Hiking - Hiking
• Birding - Birding
• Photography - Photography
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive

Directions

<p><strong>GPS Address: 5000 Scenic Drive, Triangle, VA 22172</strong></p><p><strong>From Points North</strong> Use Interstate 95 South. Take Virginia exit 150 onto Joplin Road, Highway 619. Continue on Joplin Road for a half mile. Turn right on Park Entrance Road. Travel on Park Entrance Road for three quarters of a mile. Turn left onto Scenic Drive. Travel for one mile, entrance to Camp Orenda (Cabin Camp 3) will be on the right side. This will be a gravel road. Main parking area will be the first right, continue straight for the dining hall.</p><p><strong>From Points South</strong> Use Interstate 95 North. Take Virginia exit 150. At the stop sign at the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left. Continue on Joplin Road for a half mile. Turn right on Park Entrance Road. Travel on Park Entrance Road for three quarters of a mile. Turn left onto Scenic Drive. Travel for one mile, entrance to Camp Orenda (Cabin Camp 3) will be on the right side. This will be a gravel road. Main parking area will be the first right, continue straight for the dining hall.</p><p><strong>From Points West</strong> From the community of Independent Hill, use Joplin Road Highway 619 to Park Entrance Road, approximately 9 miles. Turn left on Park Entrance Road. Travel on Park Entrance Road for three quarters of a mile. Turn left onto Scenic Drive. Travel for one mile, entrance to Camp Orenda (Cabin Camp 3) will be on the right side. This will be a gravel road. Main parking area will be the first right, continue straight for the dining hall.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 703-221-5843

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