This presidential retreat is located in the heart of Shenandoah National Park, built in 1929 during the presidency of Herbert Hoover. When his term ended, he donated the retreat to the executive wing to allow future presidents to use the camp and enjoy the beauty of Shenandoah.

Over the years, this rustic compound remained in use by presidents of the United States and other members of the Cabinet for vacationing and hosting foreign dignitaries, though other retreats such as Camp David also saw use. Heavily modernized and protected by a robust security detail including Secret Service agents and an army of robots, Rapidan Camp remained in use through 2077, with a bunker constructed beneath The Brown House to provide command and control capability at any point during their stay.

All employees were vetted and reminded regularly about maintaining secrecy: Anyone found leaking would be summarily dismissed and "appropriately" dealt with. On the other hand, loyalty was rewarded with additional leave.