Camp Pleasant

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.

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.