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.

 

Visitor Centers

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2022 Opening	2022 Closing	Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Park Store	4.6	March 18	November 27	Open Friday – Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Beginning May 13: open 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Byrd Visitor Center & Park Store	51			Open 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Food, Lodging, and Other Services

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2022 Opening Date	2022 Closing Date	Comments
Elkwallow Wayside	24	April 8 - retail May 27 - food	November 13	Food services, gifts, and supplies.
Skyland	41.7 and 42.5	April 8	November 27	Lodging, food, and gifts.
Skyland Stables	41.7 and 42.5	June 3	October 30	Reservations required; 540-999-2213
Big Meadows Lodge	51.2	April 22	November 6	Lodging, food, and gifts.
Big Meadows Wayside	51.2	March 25 - retail July 1 - food	November 10	Food service, grab n' go food, gifts, groceries, camping supplies, fuel.*
Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore	57.5	March 24	November 27	Lodging, gifts, and camping supplies.
Loft Mountain Wayside	79.5	April 15 - retail July 1 - food	November 6	Gifts and snacks.
Loft Mountain Campstore	79.5	May 4	October 30	Food, gifts, camping supplies.

*Fuel at Big Meadows Wayside is available year-round; however, the gas pumps can be unreliable, so you may want to enter the Park with a full tank.
**Concessionaire hours vary. For current hours visit our concessionaire's website.

 

Campgrounds

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2022 Opening	2022 Closing	Comments
Mathews Arm	22.2	May 4	October 30
Big Meadows	51.2	March 25	November 10	Including showers and laundry.
Lewis Mountain	57.5	March 24	October 30	First-come first-served only.
Loft Mountain	79.5	May 4	October 30	Including campstore, showers, and laundry.
Dundo (Group)	83.7	May 4	October 30	Group camping only (7-15 people).

 

Picnic Grounds

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2022 Opening	2022 Closing	Comments
Dickey Ridge	4.7	March 18	November 27
Elkwallow	24.1			Open year-round
Pinnacles	36.7			Open year-round
Big Meadows	51.2	March 25	November 10
Lewis Mountain	57.5	March 24	October 30
South River	62.8			Open year-round
Dundo	83.7			Open year-round