The four major campgrounds of the park all have roomy sites with picnic table and grill. All are near a section of the Appalachian Trail. All have some accessible sites. All except Mathews Arm have showers, laundry, and a campstore. No campground has hookups for water, electricity, or sewage, but Mathews Arm, Big Meadows, and Loft Mountain have dump stations. All except Big Meadows and Dundo are first-come, first-served. All are accessed from Skyline Drive; the milepoint of each along the Drive is given here. Click here for a map of Shenandoah National Park (pdf format, 480kb).

Mathews Arm (mile 22.1) is the nearest campground for those entering the park from the north. It is next to a nature trail and the trail to Overall Run Falls, the tallest waterfall in the park. Elkwallow Wayside, with camping supplies and food service, is two miles away. (179 sites; $14 per night) Campgrounds are generally open Spring through October. Actual opening dates change each year. Call 540-999-3500 for current information. Click here for map.

Big Meadows (mile 51.3), though secluded, is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park. Three waterfalls are within walking distance; the Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, lies directly across the Drive. Reservations are required mid-May through November; call 1-800-365-CAMP. (217 sites; $19 per night) Campgrounds are generally open Spring through October. Actual opening dates change each year. Call 540-999-3500 for current information. Click here for map.

Lewis Mountain (mile 57.5), the smallest campground in the park, appeals to those who want a little more privacy without venturing deep into the backcountry. Yet it is within seven miles of the popular Big Meadows area. (32 sites; $14 per night) Campgrounds are generally open Spring through October. Actual opening dates change each year. Call 540-999-3500 for current information. Click here for map.

Loft Mountain (mile 79.5), the largest campground in the park, sits atop Big Flat Mountain with outstanding views to east and west. Two waterfalls and the trails into the Big Run Wilderness area are nearby. (219 sites; $14 per night) Campgrounds are generally open Spring through October. Actual opening dates change each year. Call 540-999-3500 for current information. Click here for map.

Groups may make reservations to use Dundo Group Campground (mile 83.7) Dundo is a primitive campground open to groups with a minimum of 8 campers and maximum of 20. Facilities include seven large group sites, pit toilets, and water. One site has a wheelchair accessible picnic table and a raised fire grate. Reservations are required. $32 per night.
Call 1-800-365-CAMP. Click here for map.

For additional information about National Park Reservations, please click on the following link: http://reservations.nps.gov/