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  1. www.nps.gov › places › 000Rapidan Camp - U.S. National Park Service

    Nov 7, 2021 · Nestled deep in a hollow at the headwaters of the Rapidan River is a little piece of history: Rapidan Camp. This National Historic Landmark was the beautiful, rustic getaway of President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover during their time in the White House.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rapidan_CampRapidan Camp - Wikipedia

    Rapidan Camp (also known at times as Camp Hoover) in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County, Virginia, was built by U.S. President Herbert Hoover and his wife Lou Henry Hoover, and served as their rustic retreat throughout Hoover's administration from 1929 to 1933. [4] .

  3. www.nps.gov › thingstodo › rapidan-campRapidan Camp - U.S. National Park Service

    Feb 20, 2024 · Rapidan Camp. Shenandoah National Park. A hike to the rustic getaway of President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. Today, this restful spot features exhibits on the First Couple and their perspectives.

  4. www.nps.gov › places › rapidan-campRapidan Camp Trailhead - U.S. National Park Service

    May 13, 2021 · Quick Facts. Location: Milam Gap Parking Area (mile 52.8) Amenities. 1 listed. A hike, featuring three stream crossings, to the rustic getaway of President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. Today, this restful spot features exhibits on the First Couple and their perspectives.

  5. www.recreation.gov › ticket › facilityRapidan Camp Tours, Shenandoah National Park - Recreation.gov

    Rapidan Camp tours are available by reservation only. First-come, first-served tickets are not available at the Park. Visitors may book a reservation up to 6 months in advance and up to 4 hours before the tour.

  6. www.whitehousehistory.org › hoovers-retreat-rapidan-campHoover's Retreat: Rapidan Camp - White House Historical...

    Aug 5, 2016 · Four weeks after her husband was defeated for reelection, Lou Hoover, her secretary, Philippi Harding Butler, and two friends arrived at Rapidan Camp to begin the sad task of packing up belongings. On the first day of 1933 Hoover transferred the camp’s acreage to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  7. www.greatamericanhikes.com › post › hike-to-rapidan-campHike to Rapidan Camp: President Hoover's Rustic Retreat

    Hike to Shenandoah National Park's Rapidan Camp, the personal retreat of President Herbert Hoover. Tucked away within the lush landscapes of Shenandoah National Park lies a hidden gem of American history: Rapidan Camp.

  8. www.hikingupward.com › SNP › CampHooverCamp Hoover / Rapidan Camp - SNP, Virginia - hikingupward.com

    Camp Hoover, also known as Rapidan Camp, is a scenic and historic hike that passes the retreat of former President Herbert Hoover, and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. The circuit is a moderate hike and passes Big Rock Falls, which is a small pool and stream cascade where the trail crosses Mill Prong.

  9. www.alltrails.com › trail › usRapidan Camp, Cat Knob, and Hazeltop Loop - AllTrails

    Rapidan Camp was the rustic getaway for President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. • Fee Information: Shenandoah National Park charges a fee to enter. An annual pass is also available for purchase.

  10. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g143051-d4521268Camp Rapidan - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - ...

    There are two ways to visit Camp Rapidan. One way is to get on a park sponsored guided tour that drives you to the camp by way of the Rapidan Fire Road. You can ask the rangers at Byrd Visitor Center at Big Meadows for the pertinent information and to make a reservation.