Camp Orenda

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18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA 22172

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Camp Orenda. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

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.

Recreation

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

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 must bring all gear including bedding, pillows, and towels.

Restrooms: There is one bath house 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 must 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 must 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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Largest party: 76 people

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. Visit the park website's fees and passes page for rates.

Directions

GPS Address: 5000 Scenic Drive, Triangle, VA 22172 From Points North 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. From Points South 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. From Points West 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.