From what can be determined, the Lodge was built sometime between 1935-1936 by the Civilian Conservation Core.  Sylvania Lodge was the name given to this structure at that time. It was part of a larger group of buildings of which Sylvania Lodge was the boys boarding lodge and is the only remaining structure.  The camp was built along the banks of Kooser Run to take advantage of the dramatic location and cool summer temperatures among the Hemlocks and Laurels.  A swimming pool was located just slightly further upstream.

A mountain spring located on the on the opposing side of Kooser Run provided further reason for this specific location.  It provided gravity fed running water through pipes down the hill to the lodge.  The spring is tunneled into the mountain, and by crossing the bridge and hiking up the hillside following the pipe, one can still enjoy a refreshing drink of fresh spring water.