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. 

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

*Closed when Skyline Drive is closed for severe weather

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2025 Opening	2025 Closing	Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Park Store	4.6	April 11	TBD	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Fri - Tue) CLOSED (Wed/Thurs)
Byrd Visitor Center & Park Store	51	Year-round	TBD	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Daily)

 

Food, Lodging, and Other Services

*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	2025 Opening Date	2025 Closing Date	Comments
Elkwallow Wayside	24	Gift Shop/Campstore April 11, Food Service May 2	November 9	Food services, gifts, and supplies
Skyland	41.7 and 42.5	April 7	November 30	Lodging, gifts, grab'n go, dining, tap room
Skyland Stables	41.7 and 42.5	May 2	October 26	Reservations required; 540-999-2213
Big Meadows Lodge	51.2	May 5	November 9	Lodging, gifts, grab'n go, dining, tap room
Big Meadows Wayside	51.2	Gift Shop/Campstore March 26, Food Service April 25	November 30	Grab'n go food, gifts, groceries, camping supplies, fuel*
Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore	57.5	Campstore March 26, Lodging April 11	November 30	Lodging, gifts, and camping supplies
Loft Mountain Wayside	79.5	Gift Shop April 17, Food Service May 2	November 2	Gifts and snacks
Loft Mountain Campstore	79.5	April 30	October 26	Food, gifts, camping supplies

 

Campgrounds

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2025 Opening	2025 Closing	Comments
Mathews Arm	22.2	April 30	November 3	Campsites by reservation and first-come, first-served.
Big Meadows	51.2	March 26	November 29	Campsites by reservation only.
Lewis Mountain	57.5	March 26	November 29	First-come, first-served only.
Loft Mountain	79.5	April 30	November 3	Campsites by reservation and first-come, first-served.

 

Picnic Grounds

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 (Closed to vehicular traffic after December 1)
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.