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First known as Hi-Catoctin, Camp David was originally built as a camp for federal government agents and their families, by the WPA, starting in 1935, opening in 1938.

In 1942, it was converted to a presidential retreat by Franklin D. Roosevelt and renamed " Shangri-La " ( for the fictional Himalayan paradise ).

Camp David received its present name from Dwight D. Eisenhower, in honor of his father and grandson, both named David.

Camp David is not open to the general public.

Catoctin Mountain Park does not indicate the location of Camp David on its official park maps due to privacy and security concerns.