Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area

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

About

Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area holds a significant place in American history as the location of the first Civilian Conservation Corps camp established in the nation. Today, visitors can walk the interpretive path through the former CCC camp and view the foundations where the original buildings once stood, connecting with an important chapter of 1930s conservation history. The campground offers 10 single campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no advance reservations accepted. Mature oak trees create a canopy over the camping area, providing a serene atmosphere for enjoying the outdoors. The recreation area also includes picnic facilities and serves as a trailhead for hiking and mountain biking. Its location in the George Washington National Forest provides access to additional recreational opportunities in the surrounding area. This is a rustic campground with basic amenities. Campers should come prepared with their own drinking water, as none is available on-site. The campground operates seasonally from late May through mid-October, with quiet hours enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Payment can be made via cash or check at the iron ranger, or through the Recreation.gov mobile app using the Scan & Pay feature once on-site.

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.

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