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Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area
Area Status: Closed
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.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $10 per site per night. We currently do not accept credit/debits cards at this campground. Cash or checks only |
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| Open Season: | late-May - mid-October |
| Restrictions: | Alcoholic beverages prohibited. |
| Closest Towns: | Luray, VA |
| Restroom: | Portable Toilets |
| Passes: | The America the Beautiful Senior and Access Pass provides a 50% discount to the base campsite fee (not hook ups). No other America the Beautiful Interagency passes are valid at this site. |
| Operated By: | Lee Ranger District: 540-984-4101 |
General Information
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.Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 10 |
Day Hiking
Viewing Wildlife
Interpretive Areas
Picnicking
| No. of Sites | Picnicking sites available |
| Reservation Info | No Reservations Required |
Group Picnicking
| No. of Sites | Group picnicking sites available |