Operating Dates & Hours

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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. To check the status of Skyline Drive, call [phone] (option 1, then option 1).

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.

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Visitor Centers

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2021 Opening	2021 Closing	Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center	4.6	March 19	TBD	Friday - Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rangers will staff our outdoor contact station and the Park Store will be open. No indoor exhibits or films.
Byrd Visitor Center	51	January 15	TBD	Rangers will staff our outdoor contact station 7 days a week. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Park Store will be open every day from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., but closed May 11-12, and May 18-19. No indoor exhibits or films.

 

Food, Lodging, and Other Services

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2021 Opening	2021 Closing	Comments
Elkwallow Wayside	24	April 1 / May 28	November 7	Gifts & supplies offered 4/1. Food service begins May 28..
Skyland	41.7 and 42.5	March 26	November 28	Lodging, food, and gifts
Skyland Stables	41.7 and 42.5	May 28	October 31	Reservations required; 540-999-2213
Big Meadows Lodge	51.2	April 23	November 7	Lodging, food, and gifts
Big Meadows Wayside	51.2	March 26	November 11	Groceries, gifts, camping supplies, fuel* Food service begins May 28.
Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore	57.5	March 25	November 28	Lodging, gifts, and camping supplies
Loft Mountain Wayside	79.5	April 23	November 7	Gifts. Food service will not be available until further notice.
Loft Mountain Campstore	79.5	May 5	October 31	Food, gifts, camping supplies.

*Fuel at Big Meadows Wayside is available year-round; however, the gas pumps can be unreliable, so it is a good idea to enter the Park with a full tank.

 

Campgrounds

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2021 Opening	2021 Closing	Comments
Mathews Arm	22.2	May 5	October 31
Big Meadows	51.2	March 26	November 11	Including showers and laundry.
Lewis Mountain	57.5	March 25	October 31	First-come first-served only.
Loft Mountain	79.5	May 5	October 31	Including campstore, showers, and laundry.
Dundo	83.7	May 5	October 31	Group camping only (7-15 people).

 

Picnic Grounds

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2021 Opening	2021 Closing	Comments
Dickey Ridge	4.7	March 19	TBD
Elkwallow	24.1			Open year-round
Pinnacles	36.7			Open year-round
Big Meadows	51.2	March 26	November 11
Lewis Mountain	57.5	March 25	October 31
South River	62.8			Open year-round
Dundo	83.7			Open year-round