Established Camping
Camp Roosevelt
Camp Roosevelt is located near Fort Valley in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. The area features forested terrain with trails and natural landscapes. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Shenandoah National Park and Luray Caverns, offering additional exploration opportunities for campers.
Description
Overview
Camp Roosevelt Campground is the site of the first Civilian Conservation Corps Camp in the Nation. Follow the path through the CCC camp and view the foundations where the actual buildings once stood. Proud and lofty oak trees create the perfect atmosphere for enjoying a simple picnic or camping out with friends or family. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
Portable bathrooms will be placed by the campground loop and the picnic area. Water will not be available at the campground.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (540) 984-4101.
Location
Camp Roosevelt is located in Virginia
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 (T-intersection), 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 (T-intersection). 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.
Coordinates
38.733056 N
78.517222 W
Detours Nearby
#1 Rock Tavern River Kamp
8 min away
Emerald Pond Primitive Campground
49 min away
Drive Time
- 43 min from Harrisonburg
- 44 min from Winchester
- 1 hr 21 min from Charlottesville
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
