About Loft Mountain Campground
Number of accommodations: 145
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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- 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
Nancy N
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: F165, Loop: F Loop
Gorgeous Campground with private sites. Can't wait to go back.
Sarah S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: G192, Loop: G Loop
We loved our stay at Loft Mountain Campground. As soon as we arrived, there was a doe and her yearling only a few yards off of our site. They returned several times during our stay. It's an hour south of Big Meadows Lodge on the drive. Though the campground was full, the amount of trees, vegetation, and elevation between the sites made it feel anything but crowded. The camp store is nice for supplies and showers, and just a bit down the road and for souvenirs is the Wayside. There were several old apple trees around the campground that were full of apples, and it was so neat to see the deer that munched on them all.
Dawn B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: F175, Loop: F Loop
As big as the campground is, most of the sites have plenty of room. It wasn't very crowded during our stay, and it was quite peaceful.
Tommy G
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: E155, Loop: E Loop
more information concerning trails
Caradee F
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Upper Loop
All the conveniences one would need and very well kept. It's such a beautiful area and I would probably stay again if the opportunity came. Only down side is the sites are very snug and close together.
ed k
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: E137, Loop: E Loop
Easy first come first serve, does fill up close to the weekend.
Martha B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: E138, Loop: E Loop
Beautiful and peaceful. Great place to walk my dog and enjoy gorgeous sunsets!
Denise T
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: F178, Loop: F Loop
Behavior of some should be monitored during quiet hours. Some do not comply.
Robert C
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: G207, Loop: G Loop
I had a wonderful experience while camping on Loft Mountain. One morning I woke up to three deer eating apples from a nearby tree. The Rangers are very helpful and are willing to answers your questions. I wanted to stay an extra night at my site. The Ranger spent 30 minutes researching to see if my site was available. Luckily, it was.
The campsite restrooms were always clean.
There are 4 showers located at the camp store, which is a short walk away.
You have to pay $2.50 for 5 minutes. At first, I thought $2.50 was a lot for a 5-minute shower, but 5 minutes is plenty of time. The showers were always clean.
I do recommend don't forget to pack everything you need. The camp store is well stocked but expensive. For example, a can of bug spray is around $12.00 for a can you can purchase elsewhere for $6.00.
They do sell ice which is around $3.00 for a 5-pound bag and firewood is around 8 dollars for a small bag. Don't plan on walking around the woods to gather firewood. Any dry wood has already been picked up. So don't forget to bring your firewood.
I do wish the campgrounds would stay open till December.
I would like to thank all the Rangers at Loft Mountain for doing a wonderful job
Luke R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: E155, Loop: E Loop
Love it! It’s a great campground, great location, clean facilities, really nice camp host. Unfortunately, we had some inconsiderate neighbors from DC in the next site, they eventually quieted down around 1AM. So, if you’re new to camping please understand if you’re up late having a good time joking and laughing that’s great, but everybody else in the campground is trying to sleep and wishing you would shut-up. Have fun quietly after 10PM. 🤫
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
