Operating Dates & Hours

Plan Your Visit

• Alerts & Conditions
• Seasons
• Current Weather

Shenandoah National Park is always open, however, portions of Skyline Drive, the only public road through the Park, are periodically closed during inclement weather. Visitors may still enter the Park on foot to hike even when Skyline Drive is closed. Subscribe to Shenandoah's alert system for the most timely updates. 

Most facilities in Shenandoah begin opening in March and close by late November. View the tables below for a detailed view of facility opening and closing dates. These dates are subject to change.

 

Visitor Centers

*Closed when Skyline Drive is closed for severe weather

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2024 Opening	2024 Closing	Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Park Store	4.6	March 8		Spring hours March 8 through May 14: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Fri-Tues)* Closed Wednesday and Thursday
Byrd Visitor Center & Park Store	51	Year-round		Spring hours April 18 through May 24: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open daily

 

Food, Lodging, and Other Services

*There is only one gas station within Shenandoah National Park. Plan accordingly.
Concessionaire hours vary. For current hours visit our concessionaire's website.

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2024 Opening Date	2024 Closing Date	Comments
Elkwallow Wayside	24	TBD		Opening delayed from April 5 due to wind damage. Food services, gifts, and supplies Food & beverage service begins May 3
Skyland	41.7 and 42.5	March 25		Lodging, gifts, grab'n go, dining, tap room
Skyland Stables	41.7 and 42.5	May 3		Reservations required; 540-999-2213
Big Meadows Lodge	51.2	April 24		Lodging, gifts, grab'n go, dining, tap room
Big Meadows Wayside	51.2	March 27		Food service, grab'n go food, gifts, groceries, camping supplies, fuel* Food & beverage service begins April 26 at 11:00 a.m.
Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore	57.5	March 27		Lodging, gifts, and camping supplies Cabins open March 29 at 12:00 p.m.
Loft Mountain Wayside	79.5	April 19		Gifts and snacks Food & beverage service begins May 1
Loft Mountain Campstore	79.5	May 1		Food, gifts, camping supplies

 

Campgrounds

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2024 Opening	2024 Closing	Comments
Mathews Arm	22.2	TBD	October 27	Campsites by reservation and first-come, first-served.
Big Meadows	51.2	March 27	December 1	Campsites by reservation only.
Lewis Mountain	57.5	March 27	December 1	First-come, first-served only.
Loft Mountain	79.5	May 1	October 27	Campsites by reservation and first-come, first-served.

 

Picnic Grounds

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2024 Opening	Comments
Dickey Ridge	4.7		Open year-round
Elkwallow	24.1		Open year-round
Pinnacles	36.7		Open year-round
Big Meadows	51.2		Open year-round
Lewis Mountain	57.5		Open year-round
South River	62.8		Open year-round Water is not available. Fires and grills are not permitted.
Dundo	83.7		Open year-round Water is not available. Fires and grills are not permitted.