Visit Leeds CCC Camp, Leeds, Utah

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Built in 1933, theLeedsCivilian Conservation CorpsCampis significant as perhaps the best remaining example of aCCC campin Utah. Interpretive sign at CCC Camp at Leeds. "Leeds Historic CCC Camp. In the depression year of 1933, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt initiated the Civilian Conservation Corps. This program provided much needed employment for the nation's youth 18-25 years old. The men had to complete the 8th grade, and have 3-4 family members dependant on their paycheck. The men received $30.00/month of which $25.00 was sent home to their family. The men at this base camp developed the Oak Grove Campground, built bridges and constructed roads from Leeds to St. George. The were instrumental in preserving and protecting forests, waterways and other natural resources. But the real benefit was that it gave these young men hope, self respect, and a new start in life." The remains of theLeeds CCC Campare one block west of Main Street (formerly Highway 91) on Mulberry Lane (200 South) in Leeds.

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