Operating Dates & Hours

Plan Your Visit

• Alerts & Conditions
• Seasons
• Current Weather

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. Subscribe to Shenandoah's alert system for the most timely updates. Alternatively, call the Park's recorded information line: [phone] (option 1, then option 1) for the most current Skyline Drive status.

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	2024 Opening	2024 Closing	Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Park Store	4.6	March 15		The visitor center is closed for winter. Restrooms are still avaliable.
Byrd Visitor Center & Park Store	51	Year-round		Winter Hours: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Thu-Monday)* Closed Tuesday and Wednesday *Closed when Skyline Drive is closed for severe weather *Closed Christmas Day

 

Food, Lodging, and Other Services

These facilities are closed for winter.

*There is only one gas station within Shenandoah National Park. Plan accordingly.
Concessionaire hours vary. For current hours visit our concessionaire's website.

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2023 Opening Date	2023 Closing Date	Comments
Elkwallow Wayside	24	April 7	November 12	Food services, gifts, and supplies. Food & beverage service begins May 5.
Skyland	41.7 and 42.5	April 7	November 26	Lodging, food, and gifts.
Skyland Stables	41.7 and 42.5	May 5	October 29	Reservations required; 540-999-2213
Big Meadows Lodge	51.2	April 21	November 5	Lodging, food, and gifts.
Big Meadows Wayside	51.2	March 24	November 12	Food service, grab n' go food, gifts, groceries, camping supplies, fuel.* Food & beverage service begins April 28.
Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore	57.5	March 24	November 26	Lodging, gifts, and camping supplies.
Loft Mountain Wayside	79.5	April 14	November 5	Gifts and snacks. Food & beverage service available May 12 - October 29.
Loft Mountain Campstore	79.5	May 5	October 29	Food, gifts, camping supplies.

 

Campgrounds

Campgrounds are closed for winter. They will reopen Spring 2024.

Campsite reservations begin May 3^rd and can be made up to six months prior to the date of your arrival.

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2024 Opening	2024 Closing	Comments
Mathews Arm	22.2	May 1	October 27
Big Meadows	51.2	March 27	December 1	Campsites by reservation only.
Lewis Mountain	57.5	March 27	December 1	First-come first-served sites only.
Loft Mountain	79.5	May 1	October 27	Including campstore, showers, and laundry.
Dundo (Group)	83.7	May 1	October 27	Group camping only (7-25 people).

 

Picnic Grounds

All picnic grounds are open through the winter season.

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2024 Opening	Comments
Dickey Ridge	4.7		Open year-round
Elkwallow	24.1		Open year-round
Pinnacles	36.7		Open year-round
Big Meadows	51.2	March 27	Open through winter
Lewis Mountain	57.5	March 27	Open through winter
South River	62.8		Open year-round
Dundo	83.7		Open year-round