Camp Roosevelt
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.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
More like this: first-come in Virginia
Amenities & rules
Portable bathrooms will be placed by the campground loop and the picnic area. Water will not be available at the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | late-May to mid-October |
| Forest | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest |
| Fees | $10 per site per night. We currently do not accept credit/debits cards at this campground. Cash or checks only |
| Rules | Alcoholic beverages prohibited. |
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest recreation page ↗
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Getting there
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).
| Coordinates | 38.7331° N, 78.5172° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Appalachian Outdoor Adventures ↗ | 5.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Road Trip Camping ↗ | 40.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 6.6 miMoody Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 7.7 miSeekford Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miStephens ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miThe Lions Tale ↗0.4 mi trail · hiking · national_recreation_or_other
- 1.4 miTaskers Gap4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 1.5 miBowman1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 1.6 miLaw Breaker1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 1.7 miKennedy Peak0.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Shenandoah Wilderness begins about 7.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.7 miShenandoah Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 79,579 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Roosevelt?
No. Camp Roosevelt is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Roosevelt?
$10 per site per night. We currently do not accept credit/debits cards at this campground. Cash or checks only
Source: Forest Service
Is Camp Roosevelt open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season late-May to mid-October.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Camp Roosevelt is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Little Fort (10 mi, first-come), Mathews Arm Campground (12 mi), and Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (14.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby