Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Cabin Camp 5 was the last camp to be completed by the CCC and WPA. The camp offers the largest capacity (210 in summer, 104 in winter) due to the large dorm buildings and restrooms.
This is also the only camp with heat, so this camp may be rented year-round. This is also the only camp to have an outdoor picnic pavilion located inside the camp. Cabin Camp 5 is set up in two units with cabins that sleeps 2 to 4 people and larger dorm buildings that sleep 24.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
GPS apps don’t always provide accurate directions to the cabin camps so follow these directions instead. From North & South: Use Interstate 95. Take exit 150. Continue west on Joplin Road for 5 miles. Turn right on Mawavi Road. From West: From the community of Independent Hill, use Joplin Road Highway 619 to approach the camp. Turn left at Mawavi Road. Mawavi Road is gravelled. In one-eighth of a mile, the road comes to a T intersection. Turn right to reach Cabin Camp 5. Drive 1/4 mile to the parking.
Weather Notes
Prince William Forest Park experiences all four seasons. Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid with average temperatures in the high 80s and with sudden thunderstorms possible. July and August are the hottest months. Winters can be cold with average temperatures in the winter of 41 degrees with variable precipitation. The main park roads can close due to snowy conditions, though cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing are permitted.
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 04 — AMENITIES
Price Per Night (Summer)
This is the price to rent out the entire Cabin Camp 5; its cabins, dining hall & kitchen, craft lodges, fire pit, and infirmary, during the summer season. This cost does not include entrance fees, which are $20 per vehicle or covered by a park pass.
Price Per Night (Winter)
This is the price to rent out the entire Cabin Camp 5; its cabins, dining hall & kitchen, craft lodges, fire pit, and infirmary, during the winter season. This cost does not include entrance fees, which are $20 per vehicle or covered by a park pass.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
Nearby Trails
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Tue
83°F
Partly Sunny
3 to 9 mph S
Wed
90°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 mph S
Thu
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph SW
Fri
98°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph W
Sat
91°F
Mostly Sunny
6 mph N
Sun
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph SW
Mon
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph NE