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

Jodie M

Verified

June 29, 2022 Stayed at: G182, Loop: G Loop

Nice campground with good spacing between sites. Restrooms are well-kept and clean. The pay showers (near the camp store) are a bit of a pain, since they serve the large campground plus any AT hikers, but the water pressure is good & water is hot. (if you experience one not working, the camp store staff are able to resolve most issues). We enjoyed hikes that we drove to the trailhead for, but also did the one from the campground. The area has most excellent hiking!

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Jessica K

Verified

June 26, 2022 Stayed at: G205, Loop: G Loop

The stars! They were amazing. Wildlife was unafraid to approach which was both unnerving and neat. We kept our distance. The Ranger at check in was extremely helpful, he brought up a concern that our site may be difficult to get into due to the length of our rig and offered us to switch to a non-reservable site if we wanted. Which we were fine and didn’t end up doing that, but we appreciated his offer!

The shower and toilet facilities were clean and well-maintained, and the campground store was amazing!

The site was large and private as it was very wooded. It was also not crowded there when we visited. We had a great time just sitting around the fire, admiring the cosmos.

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Rockey P

Verified

June 25, 2022 Stayed at: G181, Loop: G Loop

Restroom were very clean. Great trails.

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Bradley W

Verified

June 24, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Upper Loop

Tent sites are decent. Quiet and comfortable. A bit small for the two tents we brought and there was position ivy all around the area. Overall, okay. The campsite (loft mountain) was a bit underwhelming. Many of the paths/ roads are overgrown and the maintenance seems lacking. Paid showers are a bit over the top too. Overall, I have stayed at much better fed campsites for a lot less money.

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Benjamin D

Verified

June 24, 2022 Stayed at: G180, Loop: G Loop

very clean and quiet.

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Sarah, Ruby, and Daniel H

Verified

June 23, 2022 Stayed at: G192, Loop: G Loop

A56 is a great first come first serve tent or camping site to enjoy the sunsets at Loft Mountain. If you are strictly tenting, A19 and A20 have the absolute best sunset views over the mountain lines. Staying along the western ridge of the campground has a great view, a nice breeze, and good company around us. Most of the western sites are best suited for a small camper RVs, we tent and would stay at most of the sites for their view.

We were pleasantly surprised by site availabilities, there are two host families on-grounds, and bathrooms are clean with sinks and toilets. There are also water faucets at the toilet areas so please bring jugs to fill and use at your campsite as you are not permitted to wash dishes at the toilet areas. If you venture down to the camp store you will be thrilled with the availability of prepackaged goods, cold items (hard cider), ice, trail food, firewood (at a great price), hot showers ($2.50=5-minutes), fuel canisters, and hardgoods in case you forgot something at home.

**Our number one complaint is there are two female deer in the campground and they both have fawns. Well, the moms DO NOT like dogs, so walking your pup in mid-June will be challenging. The mother closer to the main gate is forcefully aggressive, she will intimidate you, push you, and get within 15 ft with lips curled to get you to move well beyond where her fawn is bedded. Avoid the main gate momma deer as she will not hesitate to chase you and your dog back down the hill. Mom number two is down between rows A through D and she is a bit more reserved but will back you down a road if her fawn is out grazing among the campsites. Mom two will let you pass peacefully if her fawn is bedded nearby, stare at you cautiously, but will not walk towards you with your dog unless the fawn is active.

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Tiffany S

Verified

June 21, 2022 Stayed at: E141, Loop: E Loop

Check in and out was seamless. Camp stores, Waysides and Visitor centers were well stocked, clean and staff were friendly. Had a wonderful time with a Twilight guided hike in the meadows. Campsites are large, private and easily accessible. Showers were $2.50 for 5 min. Wish they were cleaned and maintained better with the heavy traffic of hikers and campground visitors. However, like everywhere, they seemed short staffed. Cannot wait to visit again.

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James F

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: E139, Loop: E Loop

This is an excellent campground in a beautiful setting. Lots of great hikes from the campground and other nearby places on Skyline Drive!

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Gary H

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: E147, Loop: E Loop

Nice private site, but significant fog, so those camping need to make sure they give themselves enough time to get a sunny day.
Really appreciated availability of recycling bins.

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Sarah M

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: G191, Loop: G Loop

We loved this campground. It was perfect for our small trailer. Bigger rigs may have problems finding a site. A lot of great tent camping. It's a great, central location to a lot of beautiful hiking. And it's right off the AT, so can hike without driving anywhere. Didn't see any bears, but a lot of deer. Showers are $2.50 for 5 minutes. Facilities were clean and maintained.

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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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