| Location: | Triangle, VA at Prince William Forest Park |
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| Dates: | September 7 - 10 |
| Registration: | $90 |
Triangle is in Prince William County, Virginia. It is bounded to the south by the Marine Corps Base Quantico, which surrounds the town of Quantico. It is bounded to the north and west by the town of Dumfries. It is bounded to the west by Prince William Forest Park and to the east by the Potomac River.
Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcomed generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers.
The hilly, forested lands in the large northern part of Prince William Forest Park near Quantico, Virginia, became the site of training camps for the OSS Special Operations and the Communications Branches in 1942. In a 5,000 acre section of the park, Donovan’s organization set up Training Area A for advanced paramilitary work in sabotage and guerrilla activity and other aspects of unconventional warfare behind enemy lines. Additional acreage in the northern part of the park was subsequently designated Training Area C and was assigned as the radio operators school. Within Areas A and C, the OSS converted the five National Park Service summer cabin camps and one of the Civilian Conservation Corps work camps into sub-camps capable of training several hundred men. The U.S. Marine Corps base at Quantico was located adjacent to the park, and the Marines used the acreage in the southern part of the park, where there were no summer cabin camps, for their own type of field training. The wartime military facilities in the 14,000 acre park played an important part in OSS and Marine Corps training. They also led to important changes at the park.
Directions to Prince William Forest Park
From Points North Use Interstate 95 South. Take exit 150. Turn right on Park Entrance Road. After stopping at the entrance station, continue on Park Entrance Road. Turn left on Scenic Drive. In one mile, turn right into Cabin Camp 3.
From Points South Use Interstate 95 North. Take Virginia exit 150. At the stop sign at the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left. Continue on Joplin Road for three-quarters of a mile. Turn right on Park Entrance Road. After stopping at the entrance station, continue on Park Entrance Road. Turn left on Scenic Drive. In one mile, turn right into Cabin Camp 3.
From Points West Travel east on State Highway 234 Dumfries Road until it reaches Interstate 95. Take Interstate 95 South. Take the next exit, exit 150, on to Joplin Road Highway 619. Turn right on Park Entrance Road. After stopping at the entrance station, continue on Park Entrance Road. Turn left on Scenic Drive. In one mile, turn right into Cabin Camp 3.
Cabin Camp 3 C Unit has six cabins that sleep 10 in each. Additional sleeping areas include the infirmary, craft lodge and building 70, for an additional 18 sleeping spots.
In each cabin there are lights, electrical outlets, bunks and mattresses. Sleeping cabins do not have heat or air conditioning. Campers should bring all gear including bedding, pillows, and towels.
Dining Hall:
The dining hall seats up to 80 people and contains a commercial kitchen. The park does not provide food to campers. The dining hall provides wooden tables and benches.
Restrooms:
There is one central restroom in the C Unit. There are also restrooms located in the dining hall, craft lodge and infirmary. Campers should bring hand soap, detergents, and other necessary toiletries. Toilet paper is provided.
Meals
Students in the Culinary Arts class at Mountain View High School, under the direction of Chef Justin Cunningham, will be providing dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Breakfast: Bagels, donuts, pastries
Lunch: Sandwiches and sides
Dinner: Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Beef/Vegetarian Lasagna
Snacks: Popcorn, fruit, cookies
Water and coffee will be provided.
Park Admission
Vehicle entrance fee $20 - valid 7 consecutive days.
Free Admission for current Military and Veterans
The National Park Service in partnership with Operation Live Well would like to thank military personnel and their families for their service and invite them to enjoy their national parks.
The free Military Pass is a way to thank current US military members and their dependents, Gold Star Families, and US military veterans for their support of our country and to encourage them to explore recreational opportunities on their public lands and waters.
A free lifetime Military Pass is available for Gold Star Families and US military veterans. A free annual Military Pass is available for current US military members and their dependents. The passes provide free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests.
Please visit the following for additional information: veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access
Specialty Awards / State Lines, Capitals, National Park
| Name / State | Location | Miles from Park |
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| Low Point / VA | Atlantic Ocean shoreline | 158 |
| Low Point / WV | Potomac River @ VA state border, Bolivar WV | 81 |
| Low Point / MD | Atlantic Ocean shoreline | 175 |
| High Point / VA | Mount Rogers | 334 |
| High Point / WV | Spruce Knob | 182 |
| High Point / MD | Backbone Mountain | 173 |
| Oldest Town / VA | Petersburg, est 1611 | 101 |
| Oldest Town / WV | Shepherdstown or Romney, est 1762 | 89 |
| Oldest Town / MD | St. Mary’s City, est 1634 | 90 |
| Maryland/DC line | 56 | |
| West Virginia line | 81 | |
| North Carolina line | 166 | |
| Capital / VA | Richmond | 77 |
| Capital / WV | Charleston | 331 |
| Capital / MD | Annapolis | 68 |
| Shenandoah National Forest | Luray, VA | 80 |
Parks on the Air
Accommodations/activity site for significant others
One of the Craft Cabins will be used for puzzles, board games, and crafts, etc.
Nearby Lodging
| Hotel | Distance from Park | Price per Night | Address |
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| Econo Lodge | 2.64 mi | $69 | 17005 Dumfries Rd, Dumfries VA |
| Comfort Inn | 2.77 mi | $83 | 16931 Old Stage Rd, Dumfries VA |
| Motel 6 | 2.98 mi | $65 | 17133 Dumfries Rd, Dumfries VA |
| Ramada by Wyndham | 3.4 mi | $75 | 4316 Inn St, Triangle VA |
| Super 8 | 3.55 mi | $64 | 17416 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Dumfries VA |
| Comfort Suites | 5.32 mi | $84 | 14525 Gideon Dr, Woodbridge VA |
| Red Roof Inn | 8.47 mi | $69 | 153 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford VA |
Local Attractions
The National Museum of the Marine Corps, 2.0 miles from the Park
Potomac Mills Shopping Center, 13.1 miles from the Park
Government Island, 14.1 miles from the Park
This historic park is the quarry site that provided Aquia sandstone for the construction of the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The 1-mile hiking/walking trail, creeks, wetlands, and marsh area provide a variety of habitats for native and migratory birds and other wildlife. The elevated boardwalk through the wetlands and woods to the island offers a continuous, accessible viewing area. Fishing is not permitted from the island.
Mount Vernon, 25.6 miles from the Park
Downtown Fredericksburg, 28.0 miles from the Park
Other Attractions
Harpers Ferry, WV - 80 miles from the Park
Jamestown, VA - 129 miles from the Park
Schedule of Events
Breakfast 7:00 am
Lunch 12:30 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm
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| Thursday | 3:00 pm |
Check-In Antenna Setup Presentation - OSS |
Prince William Forest Park | |||||||||||||||||
| Friday | 9:00 am | QRP Nets 20/40/80 Peoples Choice 40m/80m SSB nets Other nets as required Evening Bingo |
Dean KL7OR, Kirk AA1NA | |||||||||||||||||
| Saturday |
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| Sunday | 9:00 am | Check-out | ||||||||||||||||||
Raffle/Door Prizes
Please bring an item representing your state for the Raffle. Two (2) raffle tickets are included with Registration. Raffle tickets will be available at the Camp Site, $5 per ticket or 21 tickets for $100.
Park Rules
