Camp Roosevelt

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Reopens mid-May and operates through mid-October.

About

Camp Roosevelt Campground holds a special place in American history as the location of the first Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the nation. Situated in George Washington National Forest in Shenandoah County, this campground features 10 first-come, first-served campsites nestled under proud and lofty oak trees. Visitors can follow an interpretive path through the original CCC camp site and view the foundations where the actual buildings once stood, offering a glimpse into the 1930s conservation movement. The campground provides a peaceful setting for picnicking, camping, and exploring the surrounding forest. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit. The area offers access to hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing. While the campground provides vault toilets, campers should bring their own water as no potable water is available on-site. The facility operates from late May through mid-October with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Directions

From I-81: Take exit 279. Turn east on SR 675. At intersection of US 11 and SR 675 in the center of Edinburg, turn left onto US 11. Make another right turn back onto SR 675 at the north end of Edinburg. Follow SR 675 for 5.9 miles over Massanutten Mountain to STOP sign at Kings Crossing. Turn right and continue on SR 675 for 3.4 miles to an X-intersection of SR 675, FDR 274, and SR 730. Turn left, still on SR 675. Camp entrance is 0.3 miles up, on the left side of the road.