Loft Mountain Campground

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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

145 total sites

RV Sites

126 sites

Tent Sites

19 sites

About Loft Mountain Campground

Perched on top of Big Flat Mountain, this is one of the largest campgrounds in the park. Loft Mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, providing a wilderness getaway in the historic Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.

Number of accommodations: 145

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Currently open - Apr 29 to Nov 1

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

145 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
002, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
003, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
004, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
005, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
006, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
007, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
008, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
009, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
010, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
011, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
012, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
013, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
014, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A051, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A052, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A053, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A054, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A055, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B082, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B083, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B084, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B085, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B086, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B087, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B088, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B089, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B090, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 B091, Loop: B Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C092, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C093, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C094, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C095, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C096, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C097, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C098, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C099, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C100, Loop: C Loop RV
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🚐 C101, Loop: C Loop RV
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🚐 C102, Loop: C Loop RV
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🚐 C103, Loop: C Loop RV
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🚐 C104, Loop: C Loop RV
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🚐 C105, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C106, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C107, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
D108, Loop: D Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
D109, Loop: D Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 D110, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D111, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D113, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D114, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D115, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D116, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D117, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D118, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D119, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D120, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D121, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D122, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D123, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D124, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D125, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D126, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 D127, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D128, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D129, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D130, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D131, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D132, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E133, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E134, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E135, Loop: E Loop RV
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🚐 E136, Loop: E Loop RV
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🚐 E137, Loop: E Loop RV
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🚐 E138, Loop: E Loop RV
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🚐 E139, Loop: E Loop RV
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🚐 E140, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E141, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E142, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E143, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E144, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E145, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E146, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E147, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E148, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E150, Loop: E Loop RV
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🚐 E151, Loop: E Loop RV
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🚐 E152, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E153, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E154, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E155, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E156, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E157, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E158, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E159, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E160, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F161, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F162, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F163, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F164, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F165, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F166, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F167, Loop: F Loop RV
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🚐 F168, Loop: F Loop RV
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🚐 F169, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F170, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F171, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F172, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F173, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F174, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F175, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F176, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F177, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F178, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F179, Loop: F Loop RV
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🚐 G180, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G181, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G182, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G183, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G184, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G185, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G186, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G187, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G189, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G190, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G191, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G192, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G193, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G194, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G195, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G196, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G197, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G198, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G199, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G200, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G201, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G202, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G203, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G204, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G205, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G206, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G207, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
H1, Loop: H Tent
20 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
H2, Loop: H Tent
20 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
H3, Loop: H Tent
20 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

Reviews (556)

What Guests Are Saying

Loft Mountain Campground is praised for its spacious layout, cleanliness, and beautiful views, making it a great spot for group camping and hiking. Campground staff are noted for being friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. While some sites may not be level and the shower facilities require payment, the positives, including wildlife sightings and well-maintained restrooms, contribute to a memorable camping experience.

Review Summary

4.4
556 reviews
5
62.6%
348
4
24.6%
137
3
6.8%
38
2
3.6%
20
1
2.3%
13

Tammy N

Verified

July 3, 2023 Stayed at: B088, Loop: B Loop

5

The views from our campsite were amazing. I love being so close to the AT. The park rangers were extremely helpful with recommendations on where to hike and fish.

Allen R

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: E155, Loop: E Loop

5

We only stayed one night but it was our favorite campground out of the 3 we stayed in while in Shenandoah. Very quiet and the Ranger brought Junior Ranger books out to my kids at check in!

NILESH T

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: D118, Loop: D Loop

5

As a frequent visitor to Shenandoah National Park, Stayed at Big meadows and Matthews arm campground in previous visits.

Loft Mountain Campground is very clean, campsites are well marked, offer decent privacy and tree coverage. Restrooms are well maintained and clean.
Hiked the nearby trails and enjoyed the Blackberry ice-cream at the wayside store.

I would highly recommend Loft Mountain campground for anyone who is planning.

Kate W

Verified

July 7, 2023 Stayed at: C094, Loop: C Loop

4

Our campsite was a little small for our family size tent compared to other sites we have stayed at, but we did have enough room. The bathrooms were clean, water was easily accessible, the trash was easy to dispose of. It was very convenient to be able to pull right into our campsite; other sites had a pull through/loop, and we will likely consider that next time. In exploring the campsite, we stumbled upon the amphitheater which had incredibly beautiful views. Highly recommend stopping!

It may have just been our site, but the campsite seemed better suited for non-tent camping. The sites were more narrow than other sites we have stayed at, but we did have enough room.

The person working at the store was incredibly helpful, informative, and told us about some local attractions. The showers were also clean, and were easy to use. The website said $5 for 5 minute showers, but there was a printed sign inside that said $5 for 10 minutes. Definitely bring quarters, because that hot shower was perfect!!

We also loved how easily we could access the AT for hiking and drive Skyline Drive. We definitely recommend this campsite!

Jonathan A

Verified

July 8, 2023 Stayed at: G204, Loop: G Loop

5

Loft mountain campground is a lovely quiet mountaintop retreat. Clean, quiet, calm.

Sandeep T

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: C093, Loop: C Loop

5

Great location.

Amanda O

Verified

July 13, 2023 Stayed at: G201, Loop: G Loop

4

Showers are coin showers. Otherwise, lovely campground close to good hikes. Would stay here again.

Ambika T

Verified

July 14, 2023 Stayed at: E144, Loop: E Loop

5

We only got to spend one quick night at the loft mountain campground but it was excellent. The privacy of each campsite was extremely welcome after staying at Big Meadows, as was the cleanliness of the bathroom. The site was large and shady with a comfortable, clean picnic table and a clean bear box. The ground was also wonderfully flat, allowing for a great night’s sleep.

Chantay R

Verified

July 15, 2023 Stayed at: D122, Loop: D Loop

4

Older campground that could use some upgrades. Our picnic table was severely rotted and not all sites have bear boxes. Overall is was a great experience. Most sites have some shaded area.

Robert C

Verified

July 17, 2023 Stayed at: F176, Loop: F Loop

4

Clean campsite with friendly staff

Location Loft Mountain Campground

Address:
C/O Shenandoah National Park/Swift Run Entrance Station 22591 Spotswood Trail
Elkton, VA, 22827
United States

Highway access

Loft Mountain Campground is accessible via Interstate 66 to US Highway 29 south and US Highway 33 west. Additionally, it can be reached from Interstate 64 to Skyline Drive.

Elevation: 1021 feet

Distance to downtown

22 mi drive to downtown Elkton (about 37 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 12, 2026

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