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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Currently closed

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)

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CHARLES W

Verified

October 14, 2022 Stayed at: F174, Loop: F Loop

Campground well-maintained. Do your part to leave no trace of being there. Black Rock, Jones-Run, & Doyles River Falls nice hiking trails in the area. Secure your food at all times. If the bears find it, it's not yours anymore. Belongs to the bears.

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carel a

Verified

October 11, 2022 Stayed at: F179, Loop: F Loop

Nice campground. Oddly only half full in October.

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leslye s

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October 9, 2022 Stayed at: E139, Loop: E Loop

The most amazing camping experience ever! Best site!

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Maryethel M

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October 4, 2022 Stayed at: G202, Loop: G Loop

Well spaced out campsites. Some that are reservable for RV are not level enough. Hard to get our 16’ trailer level. Nice hikes nearby.

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Emily V

Verified

October 3, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Upper Loop

Everything for our camping trip was great. The only thing we didn't know when booking was that another site was basically adjoining our site. You couldn't tell from the pictures provided when we made our reservation how close the next site was. We prefer to be a little separated.

Otherwise we had a great experience and love camping in Shenandoah!

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Tim J

Verified

September 30, 2022 Stayed at: G192, Loop: G Loop

As always, Loft Mtn. Campground was great. We live 1.5 hours away and camp here at every opportunity. Kudos to the ranger at the check in station..

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carol f

Verified

September 22, 2022 Stayed at: G187, Loop: G Loop

Staff Rangers (Mark and Rio Stanley) at Loft Mountain Camping and Entrance station were wonderful and treated us like special family. Complaints about grass not cut was handled wonderfully and even though an ongoing problem they had maintenance cut grass for us at the handicapped sites to make it safe for walking. However unknown by these rangers, a maintenance group was replacing fireplaces and putting down gravel leaving LARGE RUTS IN CAMPGROUND CAUSING CAMPERS TO TRIP AND FALL (PARTICULARLY IN G section). They left the ruts and ditches from trucks unfixed and campers with reservations had to endure the rough sites. NOT GOOD. Before fireplaces are installed grass needed to be cut. THEY SAID THAT WAS NOT THEIR JOB many large trucks causing major damage. LURAY SUPERVISOR WAS CONTACTED BY ME (MINDY) REGARDING CONFUSION OVER HANDICAPPED SITES AND SHE WAS VERY HELPFUL AND QUICK IN GETTING BACK TO ME ABOUT HOW HANDICAPPED SITES WERE RESERVED AND NON RESERVED. UPON HEARING HER EXPLANATION, I REALIZED THAT THIS WAS A GOOD WAY TO HANDLE LONG DISTANCE TRAVELERS BY HAVING ONE RESERVED SITE AND ONE NON-RESERVED SITE. TO ME THIS EXPLAINED THE SYSTEM AND I WAS COMPLETELY IN AGREEMENT OF THE WAY THESE SITES WERE BEING HANDLED. IN ALL OUR RECENT WEEK VISIT THERE WAS WONDERFUL, RELAXING AND SAFE. RANGERS WERE ALWAYS AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED ESPECIALLY RIO AND MARK AND WERE UNDERSTANDING TO SENIORS HANDICAPPED STATUS MAKING OUR VISIT WONDERFUL. WE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE. BUT HAD TO LEAVE DAY EARLY DUE TO HEALTH REASONS. NOW FOR THE BAD PART. FOOD AND DINING AT LOFT AND BIG MEADOWS ARE NO LONGER GOOD. NOT ENOUGH CHOICES ON MENUE, SAME OLD ETC, NO BREAKFAST SERVED ANYMORE AS THE USED TO HAVE A WONDERFUL RESTAURANT AT WAYSIDE BIG MEADOWS AND LOFT MOUNTAIN. NO MORE. CHIPS AND HAMBURGER OVERCOOKED AND STALE ICE CREAM CONES. I HATE TO SEE THE PARK GO DOWNHILL AS I HAVE BEEN COMING THERE SINCE 1960 MANY YEARS NOW AND I AM 80 AND COMPANION 90.

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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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