Operating 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 the drive is closed. Check Alerts for Skyline Drive closures and other conditions that could impact your planning.

Most facilities in the park, including visitor centers, lodging and dining, campgrounds, and picnic grounds begin opening in March and close by late November. Learn about visiting Shenandoah in winter.

The following information is subject to change in adherence to CDC recommendations concerning COVID-19. Find out more information about our phased re-opening response.

 

Visitor Centers
Facility Skyline Drive Mile 2020 Opening 2020 Closing Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center 4.6 August 14 TBD See hours and days here
Byrd Visitor Center 51 August 14 TBD See hours and days here
 

Food, Lodging, and Other Services
Facility Skyline Drive Mile 2020 Opening 2020 Closing Comments
Elkwallow Wayside 24 June 11 November 11 Food, gifts, camping supplies
Skyland 41.7 and 42.5 June 11 November 29 Lodging, food, and gifts
Skyland Stables 41.7 and 42.5 May 21 TBD Reservations required; 540-999-2213
Big Meadows Lodge 51.2 June 25 November 8 Lodging, food, and gifts
Big Meadows Wayside 51.2 June 11 November 11 Food, gifts, camping supplies.
Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore 57.5 June 11 November 29 Lodging, gifts, and camping supplies
Loft Mountain Wayside 79.5 June 26 November 8 Food, gifts
Loft Mountain Campstore 79.5 June 11 October 25 Food, gifts, camping supplies.

*Fuel at Big Meadows Wayside is available year-round; however, there are frequent power outages, so it is a good idea to enter the Park with a full tank.

Our concessionaire, Delaware North, operates lodging and dining facilities in Shenandoah National Park. Visit GoShenandoah.com to learn more about lodging, dining, and special programs offered by our concessionaire.
 

Campgrounds
Facility Skyline Drive Mile 2020 Opening 2020 Closing Comments
Mathews Arm 22.2 June 11 November 1
Big Meadows (showers/laundry) 51.2 June 11 November 11
Lewis Mountain 57.5 June 11 November 1 1st come - 1st served only
Loft Mountain (Campstore/showers/laundry) 79.5 June 11 November 1
Dundo (Group camping only) 83.7 June 11 November 1 Reservations only. Group size limited to 7-15 persons

*Campground reservations can be made up to six months in advance of May 6, 2020 at Recreation.gov. Prior to May 6, all camping is first-come, first-served. Visit the camping page for more information about camping in Shenandoah National Park.
 

Picnic Grounds
Facility Skyline Drive Mile 2020 Opening 2020 Closing Comments
Dickey Ridge 4.7 July 3 Open Year Round
Elkwallow 24.1 June 11 Open Year Round
Pinnacles 36.7 June 11 (Pavilion remains Closed) Open Year Round
Big Meadows 51.2 June 11 November 11
Lewis Mountain 57.5 June 11 October 25
South River 62.8 June 11 Open Year Round
Dundo 83.7 June 11 Open Year Round
 
For more information contact the park's recorded line at (540) 999-3500.
 

Last updated: September 21, 2020

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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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