About Loft Mountain Campground
Number of accommodations: 145
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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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.
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
Jane C
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: E153, Loop: E Loop
Very nice campground and facilities. Friendly helpful rangers. Camped at E153, which is a drive through spot with good shade.
Hamid T
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: G187, Loop: G Loop
We were greeted by the most welcoming attitude. Everyone was so helpful and friendly.
Everything was neat and organized.
Lynn R
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: F174, Loop: F Loop
Amphitheater is a jewel.
Tim J
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: D129, Loop: D Loop
Great time as usual..
Cheyenne N
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Upper Loop
Michael C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: F170, Loop: F Loop
Best kept secret east of the Mississippi. Gorgeous, cool, sunny. This is a mountain top campground at a hiking destination park - do not expect level 'strolling trails'. Do expect pristine mountain forests with lots of well-maintained trails (including the AT), deer, black bear, impressive waterfalls and breathtaking views which will make the effort worthwhile.
Millicent W
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Upper Loop
We camped on the outer ring right next to the AT. Spectacular views just steps from our campsite. Campsites somewhat close but a dealbreaker. Would definitely return.
Linda N
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: B087, Loop: B Loop
I have been camping at Loft Mtn for around 25 years. I understand when events happen but to not have working restrooms for over a week is not acceptable. Also to have no ice at camp store is crazy. When camping without amenities ice is vital. We had to go 40 min out and 40 min back to get ice. The price of showers is ridiculous also. 5.00 for 10 minutes is outrageous, you don’t even need that long. Add to that a bundle of firewood that almost certainly will not burn is crazy. Somehow the parks are taking families who may not be able to afford any other vacation out of reach. For me it doesn’t matter but I once had 4 kids at home and the only thing we could afford was camping.
I love the national parks but making money seems to be the biggest priority!
Donald J
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: D132, Loop: D Loop
Well groomed campsites, facilities always closeby, excellent resources for handling waste and food in bear country. Park Ranger staff very responsive and helpful.
John P
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: G197, Loop: G Loop
Ranger working at the check-in booth screamed at my my family and I for going 12 mph in a 10mph zone. I understand it was over the limit, but we were not flying by any means and the way he raised his voice at us and “threatened to have us arrested” was extremely u professional and disrespectful. Restrooms were closed on the first day we were there and there were no signs posted and no announcement given until three days later through an email. If there were other restrooms close by this wouldn’t have been an issue, but the wayside was also closed the entire time without explanation. The nearest bathroom was over 40 minutes away. Camp hosts were very harassing would not leave us alone.
Location Loft Mountain Campground
Address:
C/O Shenandoah National Park/Swift Run Entrance Station 22591 Spotswood Trail
Elkton, VA, 22827
United States
From Washington, D.C., metro area, travel west on Interstate 66 to exit 43A. Take US Highway 29 south approximately 55 miles to Ruckersville, Virginia, then take US Highway 33 west to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Swift Run Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive south approximately 15 miles and turn left into the Loft Mountain area. Follow the signs to Loft Mountain Campground.
From Richmond, Virginia, area, travel west on Interstate 64 to exit 99 for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Take Skyline Drive north approximately 25 miles and turn right into the Loft Mountain area. Follow the signs to Loft Mountain Campground.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.2487 / -78.6706
Elevation: 1021 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
