National Park Service · National Park · Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Here, none of the campgrounds take walk-ups.
4Campgrounds
$30A night at all 4 priced
634Sites
2,710–3,590 ftElevation
Where they are
4 of 4 mappedDrawing the map
© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · Esri hillshadeSource: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026
The campgrounds
4 campgrounds
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)Reservablefrom $3096 with a bear box51 hike-in sites224 sitesrigs to 70 ft3,590 fthookupsdrinking watertoilets
Loft Mountain CampgroundReservablefrom $30140 with a bear box53 hike-in sites213 sitesrigs to 55 ft3,340 ftdrinking watertoilets
Mathews Arm CampgroundReservablefrom $3055 with a bear box28 with a tent pad166 sitesrigs to 50 ft2,710 ftdrinking watertoilets
Lewis Mountain CampgroundReservablefrom $3031 sites3,410 ftdrinking watertoiletsSource: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026
This land
measured from the nearest campground in the unitCamping here is a stake in what happens to it. More Than Just Parks tracks the threats and the comment windows.
Source: MTJP Threatened Lands map · Sep 30, 2026
Heads up
Park Closure
Active Closure Due to recent wildlife interactions and out of an abundance of caution, the Naked Creek backcountry zone is closed to all recreation until further notice. A camping closure remains in effect for the Appalachian Trail (AT) from Lewis…
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Caution
Parking at Boundary Access Areas Visitors are reminded to park in designated parking areas when accessing the park via boundary trailheads. Parking in unauthorized locations may result in your vehicle being towed at the owner's expense. Park on the right side of the road…
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Shenandoah National Park Moved to Fully Cashless Fee Collection On July 1, 2025, the park transitioned to a fully cashless system at our fee entrance stations. Only credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payments will be accepted.
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Ticket Required to Hike Old Rag March 1 - November 30 those wishing to hike Old Rag are required to obtain a day-use ticket before arriving.
Source: National Park Service alerts API · Oct 23, 2026
Who answers for this land
Shenandoah National Park’s campgrounds sit in 2 congressional districts. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.
Ben Cline (R)
Eugene Vindman (D)
Source: campground records from RIDB, NPS, USFS EDW and BLM, unified by CAMPANAC, refreshed nightly