Operating Dates & Hours

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. 

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.

 

*Closed when Skyline Drive is closed for severe weather

Facility Skyline Drive Mile 2024 Opening 2024 Closing Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Park Store 4.6 March 8 The visitor center is closed for winter. Restrooms are still avaliable.
Spring hours March 8 through May 14:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Fri-Tues)*
Closed Wednesday and Thursday
Byrd Visitor Center & Park Store 51 Year-round Winter Hours:
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Thur-Monday)*
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
 

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 2024 Opening Date 2024 Closing Date Comments
Elkwallow Wayside 24 April 5 Food services, gifts, and supplies
Food & beverage service begins May 3
Skyland 41.7 and 42.5 March 25 Lodging, gifts, grab'n go, dining, tap room
Skyland Stables 41.7 and 42.5 May 3 Reservations required; 540-999-2213
Big Meadows Lodge 51.2 April 24 Lodging, gifts, grab'n go, dining, tap room
Big Meadows Wayside 51.2 March 27 Food service, grab'n go food, gifts, groceries, camping supplies, fuel*
Food & beverage service begins April 26 at 11:00 a.m.
Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore 57.5 March 27 Lodging, gifts, and camping supplies
Cabins open March 29 at 12:00 p.m.
Loft Mountain Wayside 79.5 April 19
Gifts and snacks
Food & beverage service begins May 1
Loft Mountain Campstore 79.5 May 1 Food, gifts, camping supplies
 

Campgrounds

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

Facility Skyline Drive
Mile
2024 Opening 2024 Closing Comments
Mathews Arm 22.2 May 1 October 27 Campsites by reservation and first-come, first-served.
Big Meadows 51.2 March 27 December 1 Campsites by reservation only.
Lewis Mountain 57.5 March 27 December 1 First-come, first-served only.
Loft Mountain 79.5 May 1 October 27 Campsites by reservation and first-come, first-served.
 

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 Open year-round
Lewis Mountain 57.5 Open year-round
South River 62.8 Open year-round
Water is not available. Fires and grills are not permitted.
Dundo 83.7 Open year-round
Water is not available. Fires and grills are not permitted.

Last updated: February 21, 2024

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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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