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

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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
Missing information?

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
Electric Only
🚐 C101, Loop: C Loop RV
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🚐 C102, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C103, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 C104, Loop: C Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 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
Electric Only
🚐 D116, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D117, Loop: D Loop RV
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🚐 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
Electric Only
🚐 D125, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D126, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 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
Electric Only
🚐 E138, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E139, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 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
Electric Only
🚐 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
Electric Only
🚐 F168, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 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
Electric Only
🚐 G181, Loop: G Loop RV
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🚐 G182, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 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
Electric Only
🚐 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

Lorraine B

Verified

October 1, 2025 Stayed at: C103, Loop: C Loop

4

Quiet, very peaceful. Site was not very level but overall, a great place to stay!

Rick C

Verified

October 3, 2025 Stayed at: E147, Loop: E Loop

5

Loft mountain is great location to camp with small children, access to hiking trails, beautifully maintained camping spots.

David B

Verified

October 3, 2025 Stayed at: G203, Loop: G Loop

5

Very helpful and friendly staff and camp host. A beautiful and well maintained campground.

Russell B

Verified

October 3, 2025 Stayed at: F167, Loop: F Loop

1

Gnats everywhere. 100’s of them flying around your head at all times. Totally miserable experience.

Eric S

Verified

October 5, 2025 Stayed at: F163, Loop: F Loop

4

We really liked bare fence mountain trail. It gets a little hairy there towards the end (the rock scramble part.). loved the little ecosystem up there in the crags. Cool sedums and lots of native insect life. Showers and store were good (wants $5 in quarters for shower. Machine there). All in all a great experience: quiet at night, bathrooms clean. You can run through a lot of firewood. It’s 10 bucks a pop there so you may want to bring some.

Sophia P

Verified

October 5, 2025 Stayed at: D109, Loop: D Loop

4

great campsite with gorgeous views! we stayed at d109, and the spot was small, probably would struggle fitting anything larger than a six-person tent. There is a path/opening to the next campsite over, which is where we put our tent for extra privacy. Firepit and bearboxes were well maintained, close access to 2 bathrooms. On a nice little hill as well. Good amount of privacy as well. The one qualm we have with the spot is that it is not very level. It was fine for us, but we did slide down to the bottom of our tent during the night.

Richard H

Verified

October 5, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Upper Loop

4

Great facility. Showers were expensive and water wasn’t hot.

Deanna G

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: D131, Loop: D Loop

4

This is a nice site. Could accommodate a few small tents (2-4 person). It does get sun most of the day.

Basil B

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: D111, Loop: D Loop

4

Very good camping experience for me and my family overall. Check-in was easy, the bathroom was clean, and the fire pit and picnic table at our site were in good condition. We also visited the camp store to pick up a few things, it was well-organized and had all the basic essentials. Overall, it was a great weekend at Loft Mountain.

Only one feedback; it would be great if campground officials driving around could be a bit more considerate about speed, especially on misty days when families with kids are around.

Bonnie P

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: E156, Loop: E Loop

4

Camosite was level without major rock or root issues. Bathroom seemed to have a clogged sink

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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