Winter at Camp David

Camp David in the winter - 1961

Located at an altitude of 1800 feet up in the Catoctin Mountains, Camp David is always cold and often snowy in the winter. The Aspen Lodge has a large stone fireplace in the living room along with a fireplace in each of the four bedrooms. Winter activities include sledding, skiing, and snowmobiling.  President Ford used to enjoy going swimming in the middle of winter in the outdoor super-heated pool.

President Eisenhower watching grandchildren - March 1960 

David Eisenhower, grandson of President Eisenhower, recalls Camp David in the winter:

"In winter, before helicopters, access up the winding Catoctin roads was difficult, so wintertime visits were less frequent. But I do remember making my first ski run ever on the hill behind Aspen."

1961 photo of the former Laurel Lodge - now called Holly Cabin

Witch Hazel cabin in 1961

Aspen pool in February 1971

President Ford riding a snowmobile in February 1975

President Carter sledding at Camp David

President Carter and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat - February 1978

President Reagan writing the State of the Union Address at Camp David - 1985

President Bush sledding with daughter Doro - January 1991

The Clintons cross-country skiing in 1994

President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair

Sources:  Eisenhower Presidential Library; John F. Kennedy Presidential Library; Ronald Reagan Presidential Library; Gerald R Ford Library; Jimmy Carter Library; George Bush Library; The President is at Camp David; Time; People