About Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area
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.
- Fees: $10 per site per night. We currently do not accept credit/debits cards at this campground. Cash or checks only
- Season: late-May – mid-October
- Managed by: George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi northwest of Luray, VA · 38.73306, -78.51722
Things to do:
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens | Horse | 0.3 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Massanutten | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 70.4 mi |
| The Lions Tale | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Taskers Gap | ATV / OHV | 1.2 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Bowman | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Law Breaker | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 11.9 mi
Propane: 6.5 mi