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	Outdoor contact station open daily: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 Sunday - Thursday. The Park Store is open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. No indoor exhibits or films.
Byrd Visitor Center	51	January 15	TBD	Outdoor contact station open daily: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 Sunday - Thursday. The Park Store will be open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. No indoor exhibits or films.

 

Food, Lodging, and Other Services

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2021 Opening	2021 Closing	Comments
Elkwallow Wayside	24	May 28	November 7	Food service, gifts, and supplies. Open 9 AM to 5 PM daily. Grill open 11 AM to close.**
Skyland	41.7 and 42.5	March 26	November 28	Lodging, food, and gifts. Dining room hours: breakfast 7:30 AM - 10 AM, lunch 12 PM - 3 PM, dinner 5 PM - 9 PM. Taproom open 3 PM - 9 PM daily.**
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. Dining room hours: breakfast 7:30 AM - 10 AM, dinner 12 PM - 8 PM. Taproom open 3 PM - 9 PM daily.**
Big Meadows Wayside	51.2	March 26	November 11	Food service, grab n' go food items, groceries, gifts, camping supplies, fuel*. Open 9 AM to 5 PM Sun - Thurs and 9 AM to 7 PM Fri - Sat.**
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 and snacks. Open 9 AM to 5 PM daily.** Food service will not be available until further notice.
Loft Mountain Campstore	79.5	May 5	October 31	Food, gifts, camping supplies. Open 9 AM to 5 PM daily.**

*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.
**Concessionaire hours vary. For current hours visit our concessionaire's website.

 

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