Camp Nelson Dewey

During the depression era of the 1930’s, the federal government initiated a number of work projects. Two of these, the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Project Administration, were located at this site from 1933 until 1941. Camp Nelson Dewey consisted of about 10 buildings and about 200 Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Project Administration men, National Park Service personnel, and U.S. Army officers. The men worked on a variety of conservation projects and built many of the park’s roads, trails, vistas, buildings, and rustic picnic shelters still in use today. The labors of these young men left a real and lasting impression on the park for present and future generations to enjoy.

Wyalusing, Wisconsin · United States