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 HappyLand, also known as Cabin Camp 5, is the only cabin camp that is open year-round. The last camp to be built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Camp HappyLand can accommodate up to 204 campers in the summer in two large, rustic camp units. Dorm buildings with heating were added to the camp in the 1960s allowing the camp to stay open in the winter at a limited capacity (104 people). Camp HappyLand is also the only cabin camp with a large outdoor pavilion containing a stage and large stone fireplace.
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 HappyLand is set up in two units with cabins that sleeps 2 to 10 people and four larger dorm buildings that sleep 26. In the dorm buildings, there are lights, electrical outlets, bunks and mattresses, showers and restrooms. Dorm buildings have heat, but no air conditioning. In each cabin, there are lights, electrical outlets, bunks and mattresses.
Each unit has a newly renovated central restroom with showers. Each bath house has a women's restroom with three showers, three toilets, a mop sink and a baby changing station. Each men's rest room has three showers, two toilets, one urinal, a mop sink and a baby changing station. The two dorms in each unit have restrooms and showers. There are also restrooms located in the dining hall and infirmary. Campers are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing floors, shower stalls, sinks, and toilets. Plungers and toilet brushes are provided. Campers should bring hand soap, detergents, and other necessary toiletries. Toilet paper is provided.
The dining hall seats up to 120 people and has a commercial kitchen. The park provides no food to campers. The dining hall provides wooden tables and benches. The kitchen is equipped with the following:
10 burner gas stoves
3 ovens
Large griddle
Microwave
Walk-in refrigerator
Freezer
Large three-bay sinks
Food warming station with 4 trays
Storage space
Plenty of counter space
Natural Features
Camp HappyLand 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 HappyLand is located 35 miles south of Washington D.C. and a few miles from the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
The description, directions and fees are the National Park Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.