Loft Mountain Campground
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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.

Available sites

145 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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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 availability.

145 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 004, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 005, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 006, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 007, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 008, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 009, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 010, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 011, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 012, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 013, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 014, Loop: Upper Loop Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 A051, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 34 ft · Paved
🚐 A052, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 A053, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Paved
🚐 A054, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 A055, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 B082, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 63 ft · Paved
🚐 B083, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 54 × 90 ft · Paved
🚐 B084, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 100 × 60 ft · Paved
🚐 B085, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 75 ft · Paved
🚐 B086, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 72 ft · Paved
🚐 B087, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 75 ft · Paved
🚐 B088, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 80 × 70 ft · Paved
🚐 B089, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 50 ft · Paved
🚐 B090, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 60 ft · Paved
🚐 B091, Loop: B Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 48 ft · Paved
🚐 C092, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 60 ft · Paved
🚐 C093, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 C094, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 36 ft · Paved
🚐 C095, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 90 ft · Paved
🚐 C096, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 C097, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 60 ft · Paved
🚐 C098, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 55 ft · Paved
🚐 C099, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 60 ft · Paved
🚐 C100, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 65 ft · Paved
🚐 C101, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 36 ft · Paved
🚐 C102, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 62 ft · Paved
🚐 C103, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 84 × 45 ft · Paved
🚐 C104, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 55 ft · Paved
🚐 C105, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 55 ft · Paved
🚐 C106, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 75 ft · Paved
🚐 C107, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 36 ft · Paved
⛺ D108, Loop: D Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ D109, Loop: D Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 D110, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 54 ft · Paved
🚐 D111, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 45 ft · Paved
🚐 D113, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 42 ft · Paved
🚐 D114, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 D115, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 75 ft · Paved
🚐 D116, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 D117, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 60 ft · Paved
🚐 D118, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 32 ft · Paved
🚐 D119, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 75 × 60 ft · Paved
🚐 D120, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 D121, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 50 ft · Paved
🚐 D122, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 D123, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 70 ft · Paved
🚐 D124, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 D125, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 40 ft · Paved
🚐 D126, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 D127, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 48 ft · Paved
🚐 D128, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 32 ft · Paved
🚐 D129, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 45 ft · Paved
🚐 D130, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 D131, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 33 ft · Paved
🚐 D132, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 39 × 39 ft · Paved
🚐 E133, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 26 ft · Paved
🚐 E134, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 36 ft · Paved
🚐 E135, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 26 ft · Paved
🚐 E136, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 34 ft · Paved
🚐 E137, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 E138, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 E139, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 26 ft · Paved
🚐 E140, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 28 ft · Paved
🚐 E141, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 E142, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 E143, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 E144, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 E145, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 E146, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 E147, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 26 ft · Paved
🚐 E148, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 18 ft · Paved
🚐 E150, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 E151, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 40 ft · Paved
🚐 E152, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 E153, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 E154, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 E155, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 E156, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 E157, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 E158, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 E159, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 E160, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 F161, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 F162, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 F163, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 F164, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 F165, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 F166, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 F167, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 25 ft · Paved
🚐 F168, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 F169, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 F170, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 F171, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 F172, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 28 ft · Paved
🚐 F173, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 24 × 28 ft · Paved
🚐 F174, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 28 ft · Paved
🚐 F175, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 36 ft · Paved
🚐 F176, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 36 ft · Paved
🚐 F177, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 F178, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 28 ft · Paved
🚐 F179, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 32 ft · Paved
🚐 G180, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 G181, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 G182, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 40 ft · Paved
🚐 G183, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 G184, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 45 ft · Paved
🚐 G185, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 G186, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 G187, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 40 ft · Paved
🚐 G189, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 G190, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 G191, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 G192, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 G193, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 G194, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 G195, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 G196, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 G197, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 G198, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 G199, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 40 ft · Paved
🚐 G200, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 36 ft · Paved
🚐 G201, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 42 ft · Paved
🚐 G202, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 45 ft · Paved
🚐 G203, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 42 ft · Paved
🚐 G204, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 60 ft · Paved
🚐 G205, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 42 ft · Paved
🚐 G206, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 54 ft · Paved
🚐 G207, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 54 ft · Paved
⛺ H1, Loop: H Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ H2, Loop: H Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ H3, Loop: H Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

742 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 742 reviews

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5 stars 62.5% (464)
4 stars 24.3% (180)
3 stars 7.3% (54)
2 stars 3.8% (28)
1 star 2.2% (16)

Showing 742 reviews

Jean T

Verified

October 6, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Upper Loop

Lovely campground- nice private tenting sites around the perimeter- I wish I knew how private they were when making reservations- esp #10-15. Nice and clean, great campstore, can walk to Wayside (1 mi) that had very good food.

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Megan M

Verified

October 6, 2023 Stayed at: F171, Loop: F Loop

The campsite was way smaller than expected but it worked for us since it was just me, my husband, and baby. The site only really fit our three man tent and will not fit any other tent. We were right next to the bathrooms which was exactly what I needed. This site had a bear locker which was extremely convenient as we expected to store all of our food in our vehicle during the trip. When we looked around the campgrounds we saw that most of the site had them but not all. All of the brush has blackberry bushes in it and we unfortunately missed the season but I’ll bet it’s great pickings during the month of June. Next time we go we might not pick this specific site but it definitely fit our needs.

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James T

Verified

October 3, 2023 Stayed at: E133, Loop: E Loop

We had an excellent stay, even in the rain. It allowed me the opportunity to have a nice chat with the Mark, the ranger, particularly about why he chose to become a park ranger himself.

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Miles C

Verified

September 27, 2023 Stayed at: D132, Loop: D Loop

Amazing camp ground. Lots of wildlife and trails close by. All staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area

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Ridge P

Verified

September 26, 2023 Stayed at: B083, Loop: B Loop

New favorite campground in Shenandoah NP!

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Paul B

Verified

September 24, 2023 Stayed at: G192, Loop: G Loop

Great place

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Fawn M

Verified

September 24, 2023 Stayed at: G194, Loop: G Loop

Only suggestion is to make it clear which sites have bear boxes and which do not. We didn't realize until we arrived that G194 does not have a box.
But bathrooms clean, trails well kept, staff friendly - will definitely be back!

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Hoang N

Verified

September 24, 2023 Stayed at: C106, Loop: C Loop

Had a fantastic time at loft mountain.
Facilities were clean and fully functional. Campground store was fully stocked with anything we needed to make the trip perfect.
The campsite was very well maintained and surprisingly bug free for our trip. Looking forward to our next trip here!

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Vincent S

Verified

September 17, 2023 Stayed at: F168, Loop: F Loop

The campsite was well done. You can fit 2 SUVs in the parking spots. There was lots of room to put multiple tents down if needed. I'd recommend a tent that is more "hotdog" style vs. Hamburger. You are not too far from the bathrooms so we brought our toddlers and and was fine.

It's not very clear on the website if you've never been but all the campsites are within easy earshot of each other. Interpret freely.

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Zina B

Verified

September 11, 2023 Stayed at: D109, Loop: D Loop

Rented 3 tent sites for a group of 18. One of the sites was so tiny we couldn’t fit a tent there. The second one was just big enough for one 6-person tent, but the ground was sloped which made it really uncomfortable to sleep. The third one was big enough to fit 3 tents, so we made it work. I don’t understand the huge size variation between the sites. Perhaps list the capacity per site on the website?

Bathrooms were disgusting and small. Smeared feces in one stall was left there for the duration of our stay. Two stalls per bathroom meant we always had to wait to go. The showers were too far from the campground. Also, expensive and gross! Why did it smell like cat urine? Additionally, two out of the four men’s showers were out of order. Only four showers per gender for an entire campground.

We expected better from a national park.

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Location & Directions for Loft Mountain Campground

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

Elevation: 1,021 ft

Getting There

From Washington, D.C., metro area, travel west on Interstate 66 to exit 43A. Take US Highway 29 south approximately 55 mi to Ruckersville, Virginia, then take US Highway 33 west to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Swift Run Entrance. Fol...

Nearest town

Elkton, VA - 22 mi

About 37 min to downtown

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.

Near Shenandoah National Park

The closest entrance is: Swift Run Gap Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 12.4 mi · 21 min

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Last updated: November 2, 2026

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