Cabins near Burke, Virginia offer woodland camping options within 30-40 miles of Washington DC. Northern Virginia's oak and hickory forests provide natural settings with elevations ranging from 200-400 feet above sea level. The cabin camping season typically runs April through October, with some locations offering year-round availability.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Pohick Bay Regional Park maintains an 18-hole disc golf course near their cabins. "Pohick Bay is my go-to weekend camping spot. Just a few miles outside DC, Pohick Bay is a hidden gem in the area. I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," notes Rachel L.
Hiking trails: Multiple cabin locations connect to woodland paths. At Bull Run Regional Park, trails wind through the forest. "There a water park type thing here. Hiking, biking, swimming, fishing. Downfall there's a shooting range near by so can be kind of noisy," explains Daniel S.
Water activities: Many cabin sites provide water access. Smallwood State Park offers creek access from cabin sites. "Mattawoman Creek is right there and great for kayaking. We'll definitely be back!!" says Lorraine P.
What campers like
Wildlife viewing: Pohick Bay Campground cabins sit in an area known for birdwatching. "Beautiful campground located near the National Harbor. Eagles everywhere! Large clean sites. Great staff!" shares Kathie M.
Camping near DC attractions: Cabins provide affordable bases for exploring the capital. "Stayed here for 2w while visiting friends in Alexandria. Took me 25-30m to get there so you are far away from bustle of city but not so far that going in to enjoy breakfast or the sights is a feat," reports Josh J.
Seasonal activities: Fall and winter cabin stays offer different experiences. "Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends," adds Josh about Pohick Bay Campground.
What you should know
Variable site conditions: Cabin campgrounds have different terrain and privacy levels. At Cherry Hill Park, "The sites are pretty close together but on the ends at least you only have a neighbor on one side. The landscaping, trees and site placement does help the esthetics," explains Scott C.
Reservation requirements: Cabin availability varies seasonally. "Out-of-state campers pay higher camping fee than Maryland residents, $66/night," notes Napunani about Little Bennett Campground.
Noise factors: Some cabin locations experience ambient noise. "This place is packed full of people who like to stay up late and make lots of noise. Park rules aren't very well enforced," states Kelli T. about Pohick Bay Campground.
Weekend popularity: Local cabins fill quickly during peak times. "We stayed here over a long weekend in August. The check in is a breeze and the staff is super nice and helpful," reports Ben G.
Tips for camping with families
Camp programs: Prince William Forest Park cabin camps offer organized activities. "PWFP has a number of large group cabin campgrounds available to rent, with capacities of 75 to 200," explains Dan N. about the Goodwill Cabin.
Playground access: Several cabin sites feature play areas. "Only draw back is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located," mentions Yvonne B. about Bull Run Regional Park.
Structured activities: Some parks provide scheduled events for children. "The park also offer cabin rentals if you don't want to camp. I like to take new families that have not camped before to this campsite, its close to home and if anyone decides to bail out there is a hotel 5 min away," recommends Tom C.
Educational opportunities: Cabin stays include nature learning. "There is also a discovery/nature center and art center in the day use area, both of which we really enjoyed," shares Jen V.
Tips from RVers
Parking considerations: Fairfax County Burke Lake Park cabins accommodate vehicles differently than tent sites. "The sites were oddly shaped - our grill was on the edge of the site, closer to the neighbor's picnic table," explains Alexis.
Site leveling: RVers should check cabin parking areas. "Site#D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back," reports Napunani.
Accessibility factors: Some cabin areas have challenging access roads. "Pretty big hill to climb to get in; sites are relatively narrow and kind of awkward; roads in have some tight curves," advises Jenna G. about navigating to cabins at Aquia Pines Campground.
