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, ice skating, 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
