President Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover's Rapidan Camp

Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States, bought the land for his summer weekend retreat in 1929, during the first peaceful days of his administration. The camp provided Hoover and his wife much needed rest and recreation ...

Rapidan Camp

then & now

Blue indicates Roads, trails, and structures – 1930s

Red indicates Roads, trails and structures – now

Rapidan’s Original Structures

Five Tents (blue) – the first structure built; ruins still visible today

Trails End (blue) – guest cabin

Ishbel (blue) – guest cabin; named ...