Camping cabins near Great Falls, Virginia sit along the scenic Potomac River watershed at elevations ranging from 200 to 400 feet. Most cabin sites operate from April through October, though several parks including Bull Run and Cherry Hill maintain year-round availability. Winter cabin visitors should expect overnight temperatures averaging 25-35°F from December through February.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Several parks feature 18-hole courses for all skill levels. At Pohick Bay Campground, one reviewer recommended "taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course" while another camper at Bull Run Regional Park noted the park "has golf frisbe course, decent water park for kids, hiking trails, small creek/river you can explore, playgrounds."
River activities: Cabins near Harper's Ferry provide direct water access. A camper described the experience: "There is a very nice network of trails, most if not all were leashed dog friendly." Multiple parks offer fishing opportunities, though one visitor cautioned: "If youre looking for fishing don't go here, but you can in fact kayak down the creek."
Historical exploration: Civil War sites surround many cabin locations. A camper at Harpers Ferry reported: "Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is literally next door. Harpers Ferry Lower Town and Bolivar Heights are a few minutes by car(or shuttle from the Visitor Center). Frederick and Antietam are each barely 30-minutes by car."
What campers like
Privacy levels: Wooded cabin sites provide natural screening. A visitor to Little Bennett Campground praised the "quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded sites with 50A service, water and sewer hookup." Another noted "lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors."
Space considerations: Site dimensions vary significantly. A camper at Cherry Hill Park advised "Look at the park map and try to get a site at the end of a row. The sites are pretty close together but on the ends at least you only have a neighbor on one side."
Temperature control: Cabin heating systems differ by location. One reviewer mentioned "the cabin was TINY. Essentially four beds (two bunks) and some space between them to move around" while another camper noted "we took advantage of our electric site and used a small space heater to take the edge off" during a 25°F night.
What you should know
Noise factors: Train tracks impact several cabin areas. A camper at Harpers Ferry Campground warned: "If you're facing the river then you're looking at a 15 or so foot CSX rail line berm. The trains that come through here almost hourly range from quick commuter MARC or Amtrak trains to long freight trains."
Reservation timing: Competition for cabins requires advance planning. One visitor noted: "Reserved 137 days prior to arriving." Many cabin locations implement reservation windows 6 months in advance, with weekend dates filling quickly.
Terrain challenges: Cabin site leveling varies widely. One RVer reported: "Our Pull-thru FHU Patio site had a serious slope. It was impossible to level my 45' motorhome without elevating the front wheels dangerously in the air." Another mentioned: "Site was not level and infested with black flies."
Tips for camping with families
Children's activities: Schedule around organized events. At Brunswick Family Campground, which operates from March 25 to November 1, a visitor noted "the little store has just the necessities and there is an amazing playground for the kids." Bull Run Regional Park offers extensive programming: "They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides."
Safety considerations: Bathhouses vary in proximity to cabin sites. One family shared: "Our site backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious. The bathhouse is standard but also has laundry and an outdoor dish washing station."
Meal planning: Kitchen facilities differ dramatically. Cherry Hill Park includes cabin cooking amenities: "Our site was perfectly level with a fire ring, grill, picnic table and table with three chairs." Most parks require visitors to bring cooking equipment beyond basic grills.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Research carefully before arrival. One RVer advised: "Half the sites are level (half are not)," while another noted "Not all sites are level, but I could see that some others were not so much, so you might want to ask about that."
Connectivity options: Signal strength varies widely. At Gambrill State Park, a visitor measured "T-Mobile via Nighthawk MR-1100 - 63 mbps down, 13 mbps up and 39 ms ping." Another camper reported: "No WIFI, 1 bar Verizon" at a different park.
Utility access: Hook-up locations require planning. A camper explained: "Many sites share a power pole and water faucet, but they are well situated" while others noted water pressure fluctuations during peak usage hours.
