Shenandoah

National Park Virginia

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Vehicle Fuel Available at Big Meadows ONLY!

Vehicle fuel is only available at Big Meadows (mile 52). Gas service has been discontinued at the Loft and Elkwallow areas.

Attention Hikers!

There has been an outbreak of Norovirus among Appalachian Trail (A.T.) hikers. For information about how to protect yourself click here. More »

Backcountry and Wilderness Camping

Exploring Shenandoah's Backcountry: Part 1

Proper planning will help make your backcountry camping in Shenandoah National Park an enjoyable and safe experience!

Exploring Shenandoah's Backcountry: Part 2

This movie focuses on protecting both Shenandoah National Park's resources and yourself as you explore the park's backcountry.

Shenandoah National Park has 196,000 acres of backcountry and wilderness and over 500 miles of trails to explore. Backcountry and wilderness camping allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty and challenge of Shenandoah's wild side. By carrying everything you need to survive on your back, up over rocky peaks and down though lush stream hollows, you can discover a world beyond where the pavement ends.

The wilderness itself is historic; the historic process that gave protection and allowed the return of wild nature is continuing. Shenandoah is both a preserving and a creating park. -Darwin Lambert