Camp Roosevelt
Federal campground in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
Location: Fort Valley, VA, VA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/camp-roosevelt to be notified when sites open up.
Historic first Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the Nation with affordable $10/night tent camping. Quiet campground with spacious gravel sites and mature oak trees, highly rated at 4.4/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Whip-poor-will, American Kestrel, Eastern Phoebe, Tufted Titmouse, Common Garter Snake, Eastern Ratsnake, and Smooth Earthsnake present in area.
Insider tips for Camp Roosevelt: First-come, first-served basis only — no advance reservations available Must physically arrive at campground to purchase and claim a site Book early despite first-come basis as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Skip Camp Roosevelt if: You need water hookups or utilities — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — this campground does not accept them. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Camp Roosevelt: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Little Fort (Fort Valley, VA), Mathews Arm Campground (Luray, VA), Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park (Luray, VA), Wolf Gap (Wardensville, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Roosevelt
Cell signal at Camp Roosevelt (Fort Valley, VA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served basis only
no advance reservations available
Must physically arrive at campground to purchase and claim a site
Book early despite first-come basis as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Wildlife nearby
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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). 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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington & Jefferson National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at George Washington & Jefferson National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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