Camp Pleasant

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18100 Park Headquarters Road
Triangle, VA 22172

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Camp Pleasant. 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. 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. Camp Pleasant is also the only camp that has a large theater building, perfect for events or large gatherings on rainy days.

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.

Facilities

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). 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. The camp also has a large theater building that is perfect for indoor activities.

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. 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.

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

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.

Nearby Attractions

Camp Pleasant 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: 200 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: 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. Drive three quarters of a mile to Camp Pleasant (Camp 4). From Points South Use Interstate 95 North. 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. Drive three quarters of a mile to Camp Pleasant. From Points West Travel east on State Highway 234 Dumfries Road to approach the park. Turn right on Pleasant Road. Pleasant Road starts out paved but quickly turns to gravel. Bear left at a bend in the road. Drive three quarters of a mile to the camp.