• 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.

  • 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 »

Things To Know Before You Come

Misty fog and soft morning light create the color which gave the Blue Ridge Mountains their name.
View from overlook into the valley.
  • Firewood Notice Firewood Notice

    Help keep pests out - Don't bring firewood in. Read More

  • Mountain View Cam Mountain View Cam

    Watch live as the seasons change. Read More

Did You Know?

A sea of green flora in this Big Meadows photo - just a small sample of  the many plant species found here.

The Big Meadows area has the highest concentration of rare plants in Shenandoah National Park.