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.

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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May through October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Eastern Whip-poor-will, American Kestrel, Eastern Phoebe, Tufted Titmouse, Common Garter Snake, Eastern Ratsnake, and Smooth Earthsnake present in area.

Location

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N/A· George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
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

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Camp Roosevelt cost per night?+
Camp Roosevelt costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Camp Roosevelt open?+
Camp Roosevelt is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Camp Roosevelt have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Camp Roosevelt?+
Camp Roosevelt is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Camp Roosevelt?+
Camp Roosevelt is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Camp Roosevelt?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Camp Roosevelt is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Camp Roosevelt open, and what are check-in times?+
Camp Roosevelt is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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