Nature's Calling!

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore...and your journey begins right here!

Retired Volunteer-in-Parks photographer heads down the trail on Blackrock Summit.
National Public Lands Day

Celebrate Shenandoah National Park's partnerships during this three-day event in the park, September 22-24.

A tent in the woods.
Campgrounds

Explore the campgrounds and decide which one is best for you! Learn about campground reservations, fees, policies, and seasons.

Looking up the trunks of numerous trees towards changing orange leaves.
Planning for Fall

Fall in Shenandoah... the perfect season for leaf peeping! Learn how to prepare for fall colors and large crowds this upcoming season.

Three Rangers hold signs that read "888777" and "SHENALERTS."
Subscribe to Shenandoah Alerts

Stay in the know by subscribing to Shenandoah's alert system.

Sunset view looking at purple mountains from the valley.
Webcams

See Shenandoah with a new perspective! We've added two new LIVE webcams to our collection.

A wide shot of the stone headquarters building, flagpole and lawn of Shenandoah National Park.
Management

Find out more about us and our guiding principles, laws and policies, and some basic statistics of Shenandoah National Park.

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Find books & maps to plan your visit!

Shenandoah National Park Association has a great selection of park hiking books, maps, and nature guides.

Logo of Shenandoah National Park Trust
Partner with Us!

The official philanthropic partner of Shenandoah National Park.

Last updated: September 5, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Shenandoah National Park
3655 U.S. Highway 211 East

Luray, VA 22835

Phone:

540 999-3500
Emergency Phone: 1-800-732-0911

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