Camp Pleasant
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 Pleasant, also known as Cabin Camp 4, can sleep up to 200 visitors and is located on the eastern side of the park. Most of the camp's rustic sleeping cabins sleep 12 people and are arranged in 5 units connected by gravel trails. Trails in the camp also lead to a small dock on a tiny lake and a campfire circle. While the dining hall in this camp is the only one without a fireplace, a wing added to the dining hall in the 1940s provides a large open area for indoor activities.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Pleasant | Partial | 200 / – | 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 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 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 Pleasant can sleep up to 200 visitors and is located on the eastern side of the park. Most of the camp's sleeping cabins sleep 12 people and are arranged in 5 units connected by gravel trails. Trails in the camp also lead to a small dock on a tiny lake and a council ring (campfire circle).
- Each unit has a bath house with showers and there is a central restroom near the dining hall with men's and women's facilities. The women's side has three toilets and three showers. The men's side has two toilets, 1 urinal and three showers. The family restroom has a toilet and a shower. There are also restrooms located in the dining hall, infirmary, and theater building.
- The dining hall seats up to 126 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
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
GPS Address: 16675 Pleasant Rd. Dumfries, VA 22025. From Points North Use Interstate 95 South. Take exit 152B west toward Manassas on Highway 234 Dumfries Road. Continue straight for three miles. Turn left on Pleasant Road. Pleasant Road starts out paved but quickly turns to gravel. Bear left at a bend in the road.
| Nearest town | Dumfries, Va, 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. |
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Natural features
Camp Pleasant 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 Pleasant 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Pleasant?
Sites at Camp Pleasant 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 Pleasant?
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 Pleasant?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Camp Pleasant have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Camp Pleasant?
Each unit has a bath house with showers and there is a central restroom near the dining hall with men's and women's facilities. The women's side has three toilets and three showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Camp Pleasant?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Camp Pleasant?
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 Pleasant?
Dumfries, Va, Virginia. Camp Pleasant is located 35 miles south of Washington D.C.
Source: Getting there
Which national park is Camp Pleasant in?
Camp Pleasant is a Prince William Forest Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Prince William Forest Park