Camp Happyland
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. Camp HappyLand, also known as Cabin Camp 5, is the only cabin camp that is open year-round. The last camp to be built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Camp HappyLand can accommodate up to 204 campers in the summer in two large, rustic camp units. Dorm 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).
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp HappyLand | Partial | 205 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | All reservations must be made online and paid for electronically. No payment will be accepted onsite. All vehicles entering the park must also pay the park vehicle entrance fee. |
- Camp HappyLand is set up in two units with cabins that sleep 2 to 10 people and four larger dorm buildings that sleep 26. In the dorm buildings, there are lights, electrical outlets, bunks and mattresses, showers and restrooms. Dorm buildings have heat, but no air conditioning. In each cabin, there are lights, electrical outlets, bunks and mattresses.
- Each unit has a newly renovated central bath house with showers. Each bath house has a women's restroom with three showers, three toilets, a mop sink and a baby changing station. Each men's rest room has three showers, two toilets, one urinal, a mop sink and a baby changing station. The two dorms in each unit have restrooms and showers.
- The dining hall seats up to 120 people and has a commercial kitchen. The park provides no food to campers. The dining hall provides wooden tables and benches. The kitchen is equipped with the following:
- 10 burner gas stoves
- 3 ovens
- Large griddle
- Microwave
- Walk-in refrigerator
- Freezer
- Large three-bay sinks
- Food warming station with 4 trays
- Storage space
- Plenty of counter space
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
GPS Address: 17425 Mawavi Rd. Triangle, VA 22172. From Points North Use Interstate 95 South. Take Virginia exit 150 onto Joplin Road, Highway 619. Continue on Joplin Road for four and a half miles. Turn right on Mawavi Road. Mawavi Road is gravelled. In one-eighth of a mile, the road comes to a T intersection. Turn right to Cabin Camp 5.
| Nearest town | Triangle, Virginia |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 38.59° N, 77.39° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Explore
Natural features
Camp HappyLand is located within a nearly 15,000-acre forest. There is a large field area available for recreational sports. Access to the lake is a short walk from the camp.
Recreation
There is a large field area available for recreational sports. Access to the lake is a short walk from the camp. Hiking and biking trails are a short walk from the camp.
Nearby
Camp HappyLand is located 35 miles south of Washington D.C. and a few miles from the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Happyland?
Sites at Camp Happyland are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Happyland?
All reservations must be made online and paid for electronically. No payment will be accepted onsite. All vehicles entering the park must also pay the park vehicle entrance fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Camp Happyland?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Camp Happyland have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Camp Happyland?
Camp HappyLand is set up in two units with cabins that sleep 2 to 10 people and four larger dorm buildings that sleep 26. In the dorm buildings, there are lights, electrical outlets, bunks and mattresses, showers and restrooms.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Camp Happyland?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Camp Happyland?
There is a large field area available for recreational sports. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Camp Happyland?
Triangle, Virginia. Camp HappyLand is located 35 miles south of Washington D.C.
Source: Getting there
Which national park is Camp Happyland in?
Camp Happyland is a Prince William Forest Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Prince William Forest Park