Best Cabin Camping near Mount Vernon, VA

Several cabin campgrounds are located within 30 miles of Mount Vernon, Virginia, providing options for visitors seeking forested accommodations with varying amenities. Prince William Forest Park features multiple cabin camping areas including Cabin Camp 3 and Goodwill Cabin, both offering rustic accommodations with electricity. The cabins at Pohick Bay Campground include modern amenities while maintaining a natural setting. "The staff was nice. It was a bummer to have no water hook-up but that would have made it perfect," noted one visitor about their cabin experience at Pohick Bay. Westmoreland State Park Campground, though slightly farther at about 50 miles from Mount Vernon, provides cabins with full amenities including electric hookups and heating.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Bull Run Regional Park cabins feature electricity and are set within a year-round facility, making them suitable for all-season stays. Most cabin sites require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when facilities like Pohick Bay's nearby water park attract families. A visitor to Pohick Bay mentioned, "We camp here twice a year. It's a clean and laid back park that has fun programs for the kids." Pet policies vary by location, with Pohick Bay and Bull Run Regional Park allowing pets at their cabin sites, while Prince William Forest Park cabins prohibit pets.

Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary considerably between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire rings while others provide indoor kitchenettes. Camp stores at Pohick Bay and Westmoreland State Park sell firewood and basic supplies. Many visitors recommend bringing food and essential items, as on-site stores have limited inventory and operating hours. Several campgrounds offer convenient access to hiking trails directly from cabin areas, particularly at Prince William Forest Park where cabin guests can access the park's extensive trail network.

Best Cabin Sites Near Mount Vernon, Virginia (28)

    1. Pohick Bay Campground

    39 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."

    "Great camp sites each with a picnic table and fire pit. There are a ton of things to do at this park, boat ramps, water park, mini golf, disc golf, kayak rental, and hiking trails."

    2. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."

    "Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty  good.  Security was great, patrol throughout the night.  "

    3. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $282 - $999 / night

    "Located less than 3-miles from I-95, about 40-minutes drive time from downtown Washington, DC, and about 35-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this park is ideally situated for a capitol vacation."

    "We had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD. "

    4. Smallwood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED THROUGH JULY 2023

    9 Reviews
    Marbury, MD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $27 - $65 / night

    "The sites are well spaced, and while on the smaller side they’re very private with woods between each one. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked."

    "Smallwood State Park offers a more intimate setting for camping. There is only 1 circle for camping with tents and cabins intermingled. The sites are moderately separated giving some privacy."

    5. Fairfax County Burke Lake Park

    2 Reviews
    Fairfax Station, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "BLP has a great lake for fishing and boat rentals, a paved path to walk around the lake (about 5 miles) and a fantastic playground."

    "i’ve camped here too many times to count, love being surrounded by nature!"

    7. Adventure Bound Washington DC

    9 Reviews
    Upper Marlboro, MD
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (443) 607-8609

    "Trash dumpsters are always **full. 

    Bathrooms** and showers are always clean. Full hookups at most sites. Staff very friendly. 

    Laundry on site as well. Do not try and come in after dark."

    "We had arrived after dark on Friday and Steve came over to offer to help with the tent setup but we wanted to do it all on our own in true “girl power” form!"

    8. Goodwill Cabin — Prince William Forest Park

    1 Review
    Dumfries, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 221-5843

    $70 / night

    "PWFP has a number of large group cabin campgrounds available to rent, with capacities of 75 to 200. They are called Goodwill (#1), Mawavi (#2), Oreda (#3), Pleasant (#4), Happyland (#5)."

    9. Cabin Camp 3 — Prince William Forest Park

    1 Review
    Dumfries, VA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 221-5843

    $50 - $70 / night

    10. Aquia Pines Campground

    5 Reviews
    Stafford, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 659-3447

    "And the host are very kind and very friendly, event near Rt. 95, not very loud noise with big tall trees, happy stay!"

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Cabin Reviews near Mount Vernon, VA

304 Reviews of 28 Mount Vernon Campgrounds


  • Dan N.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Goodwill Cabin — Prince William Forest Park

    HUGE cabin GROUP Camp #1

    PWFP has a number of large group cabin campgrounds available to rent, with capacities of 75 to 200. They are called Goodwill (#1), Mawavi (#2), Oreda (#3), Pleasant (#4), Happyland (#5). My organization has rented 3 of the 5 different cabin camps over the years. These camps were made by the CCC and even used by the then-CIA during WWII. They are extremely rustic and you should expect to see lots of bugs, snakes, etc. during your stay, and it adds to the experience in a great way. The cabins have beds with waterproof mattresses, closets, screen windows, and electricity, but no fans or AC (bring fans!!). There are central shower houses, central dining halls (with full modern kitchens, fridge, etc), and extra buildings called craft lodges (which have tables for activities, discussions, etc.). Sites have extras like fire rings with seating, swimming ponds, hiking trails, grassy playing fields, etc. but I’m not sure they all have all of these. They’re all among the trees and shady. The PWFP rangers and website have lots of great info on the local flora & fauna (best moths I’ve ever seen in my life here). This is a great place for a school overnight or scouting. They’ve been working on renovating them since we started renting them in 2006, so make sure to tour all the different camps to get the one that meets your needs best. Full info is at https://www.nps.gov/prwi/planyourvisit/upload/Group%20Cabin%20Camping.pdf

  • RL
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Westmoreland State Park Campground

    Cabin 24

    Cabin 24 is a 2BR/1BA cinderblock cabin with waterfront views and large yard space. One room has two bunk beds, dresser, shelving, a lamp, and two night stands. Other room has a queen bed, shelving, a lamp, night stand, and dresser. Fireplace and screened in porch are lovely. There’s a fire pit and picnic table, and plenty of parking space.

    More details on the cabin to follow!

  • Reba H.
    Jun. 4, 2022

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Well maintained but fair warnings

    The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric. However, a tiny cabin experience with electricity is available... within the same loop as non-electric tent camping. My non-electric tent campsite was surrounded by brightly lit cabins, even unoccupied all of their porch lights stay on all night. It doesn't make the upper half of the campground ideal for stargazing. The other reviewers are correct that the lower half of the loop is situated lower in the valley which will make any rain you get more difficult, so avoid booking a site at the very bottom. Overall the campground and state park deserve 4 stars because from what I could see tent pads were level, firepits had grill gates, showers were hot, and staff were cleaning and maintaining the grounds everyday. But be safe; prepare detailed offline navigation if you use the trails surrounding the camp. I definitely got lost relying on blazes for what I thought was supposed to be the Charcoal Trail.

  • M J.
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Great spot around Northern Virginina

    We were here for just one night during September. Our first time camping in the area and since COVID. Check in process was relatively simple, just pull up and pop out of your car to check in, with mask of course. We got a quick run down, some wood and a brochure with maps and area info. We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine. It included a picnic table and probably the best fire pit with grill that I've had in a while. It rained the night before we came, and the night we were there so the ground was pretty wet. Bathrooms had a sign for taking care with COVID precautions, and to wear your mask. Bathrooms were ok, but floors were a mess from muddy feet. Not much to be done about that. There were showers, and a dishwashing sink, plus laundry available. It's nice to know we've got a close spot to escape to if we don't have time to go far. This is a pet friendly campground. There's a lot to do out at the whole park, and its worth exploring (we just didn't have time). I'm sure its so pretty out near the water.

  • Tom C.
    May. 4, 2017

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Bull Run Regional Park

    State run park with many amenities. Park has golf frisbe course, decent water park for kids, hiking trails, small creek/river you can explore, playgrounds. The park is located in the middle of suburbs close to manassas va. 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.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2018

    Hidden Acres Campground

    Quiet nights at Private Campground

    Stopped off at this campground after finding it while passing though just before Labor Day weekend. While it was the last weekend for the pool before its closure and while they were in the process of working on some of the plumbing at the campground, it was a well put together campground which was very impressive.

    Located somewhat remotely from the larger community and near several places of interest along the road, this camp was a great stop for a tent camper like myself. They offer a basic tent site for $26 with nice bath houses. For full connections the price does rise slightly offering both both 20/30 amp and 50 amp connections for RVs.

    The roads around the camp are gravel and a little bumpy but the sites themselves were pretty level and grassy for tents which was pretty nice. Sites are located far enough off the road that road noise is minimal.

    I did also notice they have cabin rentals available and a pretty nice little store with lots of options for those who didn't bring everything with them.

  • T
    May. 5, 2022

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Camping with your friends, whether you bring your own or not

    This review is specific to the non-electric tent sites.

    From a services available view, their staff is visible and around to help.  Bathrooms, "Comfort Stations", could use some cleaning more frequently but I've seen a lot worse.  Big trash bin near the comfort stations, convenient.   Definitely a well stocked camp store, its obvious they cater to beginner and family camping.  You are NOT permitted to use deadfall at this park, must bring locally purchased USDA wood yourself or buy from camp store.

    There are comfort stations and trash bins close to every non-electric camp site, an easy sub-200 yard walk for me, but that fact is also where my disappointment starts.  The non-electric camp sites in some cases, appear to share a single area, fire pits 10 feet apart from each other, one flat area, barely a full length truck can fit in the parking available at each site they are so close to the road.  If you whisper,  your neighbors will easily hear close.   A big part of camping for me is the peace and quiet of nature.  THIS IS NOT THAT CAMPSITE.  It is extremely compact and close to each other.  Snoring of your neighbor is definitely an issue no matter which site you choose, except for maybe 138 as was said in another review.

    The gravel road into the campsites,  is a RESIDENTIAL road.  Yes, there are houses at the end of the road these campsites are ON.  Not off of, on.  Now mostly that wasn't a big deal, cars moving through during the day, early evening.  But that one guy that sat with his high beams on pointed directly into my tent late night for a solid minute or two before loudly accelerating through was a bit irritating. 

    This was a weeknight trip, there was only one other camper in this small campground with me so all in all, not a terrible trip but definitely not worth the cost and will not be visiting here again.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2022

    Cherry Hill Park

    Washington DC Vacation

    ★★★★★ Washington, DC Vacation 

    Cherry Hill Park may be the greatest campground we’ve stayed at yet! 

    Located less than 3-miles from I-95, about 40-minutes drive time from downtown Washington, DC, and about 35-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this park is ideally situated for a capitol vacation. We spent 9-days in mid-July and it really wasn’t enough. 

    The staff and the array of services available is awesome. They offer concierge assistance with sightseeing tours and mass transit(Metro). They run an express bus to/from DC each weekday which is reasonably priced. Their day and night tours are informative and fun. 

    The cafe offers snacks and ice cream at the cafe, at the pool, or delivered to your site. 

    The camp store was well-stocked with food and drinks, souvenirs, and basic supplies. 

    They charge your purchases to your site(cafe, tours, store) which is smart and convenient. 

    The pools are clean and offer a nice cooldown after a day about DC. 

    For those without RVs, there are cabins and cottages to rent. There are indoor and outdoor reception facilities. For a few hours a day a few days each week, they offer a tram around the park. Nightly tractor rides are fun and there’s mini golf, ponds, and walking trails. The list goes on and on. 

    Our site (#1715) was level and the full hookups all worked fine. Beside our gravel site, there was a small brick patio with cafe table and chairs in addition to the picnic table, fire ring, and grill. 

    Everywhere I looked, I saw staff working on cleaning and maintenance— and all this work shows. The place isn’t fancy, but really well maintained and clean. 

    This is a great place and we can’t wait to go back! 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    • Lots of staff to help make the most of your stay. 

    • Clean and well maintained property and facilities. 

    • Proximity to DC and Baltimore. 

    THINGS I’D CHANGE: 

    • My only negative is the lousy wifi. It’s 2022, and I feel having reasonable wifi should be standard. It’s important to check in with work or watch movies. Come on, folks!
  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Cherry Hill Park

    Awesome Campground near Washington, D.C.

    We had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD. 

    We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit. The site was just big enough for our motor home and Jeep. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service all worked fine. 

    If you’re visiting Washington, this is the place to stay. They offer a daily charter bus plus the Metro bus stops at the campground entrance. And if you have a car, it’s about 35-minutes drive time(maybe a bit longer with traffic). 

    To be honest, it’s a great place to stay even if you’re not visiting D.C. They have two swimming pools, a cafe, playgrounds, well-stocked camp store, delivery of firewood, ice, and cafe orders, and a concierge to help with travel and tourist sites. 

    The entire park is clean and well-maintained. 

    THINGS I ESPECIALLY LIKED: 

    1. Proximity to Washington, D.C. 

    2. Excellent condition and clean 

    3. Great staff to help with making the most of your stay


Guide to Mount Vernon

Cabin accommodations near Mount Vernon, Virginia combine forest settings with a range of historical sites within a 50-mile radius. Located in the Potomac River watershed, these cabins provide options for travelers needing proximity to Washington D.C. while maintaining access to outdoor recreation. Several cabins feature basic to deluxe amenities, often set within wooded surroundings that balance natural setting with modern conveniences.

What to do

Disc golf course: Pohick Bay Campground offers an 18-hole disc golf course that provides recreational options beyond standard camping activities. "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," shares Rachel L.

Water recreation: During summer months, visitors can enjoy a variety of water activities at Pohick Bay Campground. "Boating in summer from kayaks to motorboats," notes Anne K. in her review, making this location particularly valuable for water enthusiasts seeking cabin accommodations with lake access.

Wildlife viewing: Eagle watching is possible from several cabin locations in the region. "Beautiful campground located near the National Harbor. Eagles everywhere! Large clean sites. Great staff!" reports Kathie M. about her experience at Pohick Bay, highlighting unexpected wildlife viewing opportunities from cabin areas.

What campers like

Convenient location: The cabins near Mount Vernon provide strategic access to DC attractions while maintaining distance from urban congestion. "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," explains Josh J. about Pohick Bay Campground.

Off-season quiet: Winter camping in cabins offers a different experience than peak summer months. Josh J. adds that Pohick Bay is "Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends," suggesting seasonal considerations for those seeking more solitude in cabin accommodations.

Scheduled activities: Organized events enhance the cabin camping experience for many visitors. At Bull Run Regional Park, one visitor noted, "They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides. Great family friendly campground," highlighting programmed activities that complement the cabin stay experience.

What you should know

Site drainage: Some campgrounds experience water management issues during heavy rainfall. "While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain. Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical. The mouths of the metal culverts in our loop were bent downward from campers driving over them, which obstructed the flow. Result was lots of standing water at our campsite," reported Stuart O. about Bull Run Regional Park.

Ambient noise: Several cabin locations experience noise from nearby infrastructure. "Camp ground is nice. Check in was a breeze. The only drawback is that it is not quite. There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away," explains Drew M. about his experience at Bull Run Regional Park.

Seasonal availability: Winter cabin availability varies significantly between locations. "Stayed here for 2w while visiting friends in Alexandria... Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends," notes Josh J., indicating that some cabin facilities maintain year-round operations with different atmosphere depending on season.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Mount Vernon, VA is Pohick Bay Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 39 reviews.

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