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)

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Daniel S

Verified

November 5, 2021 Stayed at: E134, Loop: E Loop

Overall the campground was well maintained. Everyone that we interacted with both staff and campers alike were respectful, courteous, and helpful. Views are wonderful. The campground is about 45 minutes to an hour south of all of the most popular attractions in the park so that should be kept in mind.

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michael b

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November 5, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Upper Loop

I’ve stayed at loft mountain several times and love it there! Will book again next year.

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Susan B

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November 6, 2021 Stayed at: G202, Loop: G Loop

Site G202. Overall loved it. Could be a little flatter but drained well in the rain. Picnic table is a bit too close to thorn bushes for setting up rain shelter resulting in bloody cuts on my hands BUT the bushes provided a bit of a wind break for the 50 mph wind gusts we experienced. The bushes need to be trimmed back away from the table.

Light outside bathroom is unnecessarily bright and interferes with stargazing. In fact, the lights inside the bathroom are enough to locate the bathroom in the night. Since we all have flashlights and headlamps, the outside light is unnecessary.

Utility sink was so incredibly nice to have.

G loop is generator free. However, a short distance away on the main loop at the bottom of the G loop road are pull throughs for giant RVs. They made various motor and generator noises that I could have done without. Those RV pull throughs are also right next to the walk in sites for backpackers! Seems like an inappropriate location altogether.

Camp hosts were friendly and helpful.

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Stephanie N

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November 7, 2021 Stayed at: F167, Loop: F Loop

Nice campsite, decent privacy, unfortunate the tent site is at a slight angle but not horrible.

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Amy E

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November 8, 2021 Stayed at: E158, Loop: E Loop

Wonderful location for Shenandoah fall folage. Short distance to wonderful trails. Excellent facilities. Can't wait to go again next year.

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Jan P

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November 8, 2021 Stayed at: F170, Loop: F Loop

Friendly staff….
Nice facility ….
Easy reservation process

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Cherese S

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May 21, 2022 Stayed at: E138, Loop: E Loop

Large and semi private site surrounded by thick trees. Rangers are very nice and helpful. Clean bathrooms and warm water.

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Beth F

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May 22, 2022 Stayed at: E150, Loop: E Loop

The campground was great! Well maintained and the perfect location to get on some awesome trails.

But! Beware of site E150 - there’s no level ground on the site location.

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Julian R

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May 23, 2022 Stayed at: E133, Loop: E Loop

This was our first trip to Skyline Drive and the Shenandoah NP. The campground was clean and not crowded. The camp store was convenient. Had a wonderful stay here!

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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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