Camp Siegfried

Camp Siegfried was a summer camp in Brookhaven that had a swimming pool, archery ranges, and hiking trails spread across its grounds. A separate youth section was positioned on the other side of Upper Lake to house younger campers.

The camp was founded in the 1930s by the German American Bund as part of a network of indoctrination centers across the United States. The US government seized and closed the facility in 1941 when political tensions escalated.

Children took part in German celebrations, including Oktoberfest events and traditional music performances. Staff members wore German folk clothing and led activities that shared language and customs from German-speaking regions.

Visitors were transported by dedicated trains from Penn Station directly to the camp grounds, operated by the Long Island Railroad. This direct rail service made travel from the city relatively easy for families in the region.

Streets within the camp grounds carried names of Nazi leaders until the closure in 1941, reflecting the facility's ideological direction. These names were removed after government seizure of the property.

Location: Brookhaven

GPS coordinates: 40.84500,-72.94139

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:41