• Visitors bask in a golden sunset at Dickey Ridge Visitor Center in Shenandoah National Park

    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.

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

Things To Do

A visitor with binoculars and a camera enjoys birdwatching in Shenandoah.
Whether you have an hour, a day, or a week, you can plan a great visit to Shenandoah National Park. Even if you are just passing through the region, use Skyline Drive for a portion of your route. Traveling from one of the four entrances to the next exit takes about an hour. Along the way you will see the beautiful vistas Shenandoah is known for.

If you can spend the day, check the Ranger Programs schedule for a hike, walk, or talk that interests you. Stop by a Visitor Center to get hiking suggestions, and see the exhibits and movies. Or go birdwatching, wander in Big Meadows, or try an earthcache.

A week (or more!) in Shenandoah will fly by with hiking, evening programs at the campgrounds, entertainment at the lodges, visits to our cultural sites and exhibits, and excursions to nearby attractions.

  • Camping Camping

    Plan your camping trip! Read More

  • Wilderness Wilderness

    Learn about Shenandoah's Wilderness Read More

  • Special Programs Special Programs

    Special programs and author signings this summer! Read More

  • Old Rag Map Old Rag Map

    Get a map and directions. (pdf 198 kb) Read More

Did You Know?

Named for their short, bobbed tail, bobcats are medium-sized cats with buff or brown fur and dark lined or spotted markings

Named for their short, bobbed tail, bobcats are fairly common in Shenandoah National Park, but are rarely seen. More...