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.

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Visitor Centers

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2022 Opening	2022 Closing	Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center	4.6	March 18	November 27
Byrd Visitor Center	51			Open Thursday – Monday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Park Store is open Thursday – Monday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Food, Lodging, and Other Services

Facility	Skyline Drive Mile	2022 Opening	2022 Closing	Comments
Elkwallow Wayside	24	April 8	November 13	Food service, 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	November 10	Food service, grab n' go food items, groceries, gifts, 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	November 6	Gifts and snacks. Food service will not be available until further notice.
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 it is a good idea 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	TBD	TBD
Big Meadows	51.2	TBD	TBD	Including showers and laundry.
Lewis Mountain	57.5	TBD	TBD	First-come first-served only.
Loft Mountain	79.5	TBD	TBD	Including campstore, showers, and laundry.
Dundo	83.7	TBD	TBD	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