Information Page by Mike Andrew, REALTOR®
West End, Alexandria, Virginia
Cameron Station occupies the former Army installation in Alexandria’s West End. Its townhomes, condominiums and detached houses share a neighborhood with local shops, a community clubhouse and Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School. Ben Brenman and Armistead L. Boothe parks sit beside the community, adding public trails, playing fields and places to spend time outdoors.
Cameron Station is a residential community in the City of Alexandria. It includes townhomes, condominiums, detached homes, community facilities and neighborhood retail.
Ben Brenman Park and Armistead L. Boothe Park are next to the community. The Cameron Station Community Association provides resident information and manages community services and facilities.
Public parks sit beside Cameron Station’s resident facilities. Their trails, play spaces and recreation areas have different operators and access arrangements.
Armistead L. Boothe Park at 520 Cameron Station Boulevard has walking trails, a playground, picnic areas and ball courts. It is a City of Alexandria park, separate from the association’s pool and fitness center. The park page includes facility and reservation information.
The association’s private shuttle connects Cameron Station with Van Dorn Street Metro during weekday commuting periods. Residents need their community Facilities ID, and guests need an approved shuttle pass. The association publishes current schedules, designated stops and disruption notices.
A Facilities Pass or mobile credential is needed for the community pool, fitness facility and shuttle. Current access information is available through the Cameron Club.
Cameron Station is in western Alexandria, south of Duke Street.
The line follows the residential area mapped in OpenStreetMap, for general orientation.
Cameron Station includes multilevel townhomes, condominium buildings and detached houses. Some homes with townhouse-style exteriors are also condominiums. Condominium owners have both their condominium association and the wider community association, with responsibilities and assessments set out in the applicable documents.
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During the Korean War, the former Army installation served as a War Dog Receiving and Holding Station. Dogs were processed here before being sent to Fort Carson, Colorado, for training. The installation later housed the Defense Logistics Agency and Army Institute of Heraldry.
Cameron Station: from depot to dogs to development — Office of Historic Alexandria
Ben Brenman Pond, also called Cameron Station Pond, treats stormwater runoff from more than 290 acres. A retrofit substantially completed in June 2020 uses features including weir walls and an upflow gravel filter to reduce pollutants entering local streams and, ultimately, the Chesapeake Bay.
Ben Brenman Pond Stormwater Management Retrofit Project — City of Alexandria
The public park beside Cameron Station is named for retired Army Colonel Ben Brenman. He spent more than 30 years working on Alexandria community projects, including acquiring this parkland. City Council named the park in his honor on June 23, 1998.
Adjacent public park with trails, playing fields, a playground and pond.
Community services, facilities, documents and resident updates.
Branch information, including Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library on Duke Street.
No. Cameron Station includes townhomes, condominiums and detached houses.
Yes. A community shuttle connects Cameron Station with Van Dorn Street Metro. A Facilities Pass or mobile credential is required; the association’s shuttle page has the current schedule.
Ben Brenman and Armistead L. Boothe are City of Alexandria parks beside Cameron Station. Their public facilities are separate from the community association’s pool, fitness center and other resident services.
For current community rules and services, use the relevant association or government source.
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