Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

215 total sites

RV Sites

163 sites

Tent Sites

52 sites

About Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park, the Big Meadows Campground is the ideal spot for an outdoor family getaway.

Number of accommodations: 215

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

215 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
002, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
004, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
005, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
006, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
007, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
008, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
009, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
010, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
011, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
012, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
013, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
014, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
015, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
016, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
017, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
018, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
019, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
020, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
021, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
022, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
023, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
024, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
027, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
028, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
029, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
030, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
031, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
032, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
033, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
034, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
035, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
036, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
037, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
038, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
039, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
040, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
041, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
042, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
043, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
044, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
045, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
046, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
047, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
048, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
049, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
050, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
051, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
052, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
053, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A058, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 A060, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 A061, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 A062, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 A063, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 A064, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 A065, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 A066, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Electric Only
🚐 A067, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Electric Only
🚐 A068, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Electric Only
🚐 A069, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Electric Only
🚐 A070, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Electric Only
🚐 A071, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A072, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A073, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A074, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A075, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A076, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A077, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A078, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A079, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A080, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A081, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A082, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A083, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A084, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A085, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A086, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A087, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A088, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A089, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A090, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A091, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A092, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A093, Loop: A Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 A094, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A095, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A098, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A099, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A100, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A101, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A102, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A103, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 A104, Loop: A Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 B105, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B106, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B107, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B108, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B109, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B110, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B111, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B112, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B113, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B114, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B115, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B116, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B117, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B118, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B119, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 B120, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
No Hookups
🚐 C121, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C122, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C123, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C124, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C125, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C126, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C127, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C128, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C129, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C130, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C131, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C132, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C133, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C134, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C135, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C136, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C137, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C138, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C139, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C140, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 C141, Loop: C Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D142, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D143, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D144, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D145, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D146, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D147, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D148, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D149, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D150, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D151, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D152, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D153, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D154, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D155, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D156, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D157, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D158, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D159, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D160, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D161, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D162, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D163, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D164, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D165, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D166, Loop: D Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 D167, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D168, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 D169, Loop: D Loop RV
Electric Only
E172, Loop: E Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 E173, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E174, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E175, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E176, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E177, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E178, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E179, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E180, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E181, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E182, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E183, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E184, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E185, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E186, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E187, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E188, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E189, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E190, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E191, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E192, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E193, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E194, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 E196, Loop: E Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 E197, Loop: E Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F198, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F199, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F200, Loop: F Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 F201, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F202, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 F203, Loop: F Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G204, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G205, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G206, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G207, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G208, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G209, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 G210, Loop: G Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 H211, Loop: H Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 H212, Loop: H Loop RV
Electric Only
H213, Loop: H Loop Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 H214, Loop: H Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 H215, Loop: H Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 H217, Loop: H Loop RV
Electric Only
🚐 I219, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I220, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I222, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I223, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I224, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I225, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I226, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I227, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I228, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I229, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I230, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups
🚐 I231, Loop: I Loop RV
No Hookups

Reviews (886)

What Guests Are Saying

Big Meadows Campground offers a fantastic camping experience with friendly staff, clean facilities, and stunning views. Guests appreciate the convenient amenities, such as a campstore and close access to trails. While it can get busy and some have noted cleanliness issues in the bathrooms, overall, visitors love the campground's beauty and organization, often returning for future stays.

Review Summary

4.6
886 reviews
5
70.5%
625
4
20.8%
184
3
5.6%
50
2
2.0%
18
1
1.0%
9

Vincent V

Verified

April 21, 2025 Stayed at: D155, Loop: D Loop

5

great campsite; easy check-in. Bathrooms/showers available and firewood for purchase on-site.

Matthew D

Verified

April 22, 2025 Stayed at: D142, Loop: D Loop

5

Great location and a great site. Secluded and close to showers, camp store, and picnic area

Michele M

Verified

April 22, 2025 Stayed at: A060, Loop: Generator Prohibited

4

Everything was great except the weather. It was extremely foggy on Friday, April 11th, and when we arrived at our campsite, it was snowing. We were happy that we had a campervan!! Definitely appreciated the heated bathroom in the morning!

Jessica F

Verified

April 23, 2025 Stayed at: E180, Loop: E Loop

4

Our site was beautiful and campground was nice. We would've liked to have known that none of the water within the campground was turned on as we would have filled up at the dump station prior to getting settled. Unfortunately, we had terrible weather. Would come again in warmer months.

Kenny G

Verified

April 25, 2025 Stayed at: E196, Loop: E Loop

5

Great place! Clean and great staff!

Vincent R

Verified

April 27, 2025 Stayed at: B111, Loop: Generator Prohibited

5

My wife and son with our two dog had the most wonderful time camping at big meadows. We stayed at site B111 it was very nice.

Anne V

Verified

April 27, 2025 Stayed at: B110, Loop: Generator Prohibited

4

Enjoyed our stay at Big Meadows. It is a good central point in the National Park. We enjoyed lots of deer around the campground entrance in the mornings and evenings. Bathroom facilities were also nice and clean. We did not use the shower facilities, so I can't comment on those. Close proximity to the Visitors Center and store. The only downside was finding potable water as a lot of the spigots were not turned on yet for the season. We were able to find one working spigot in another loop of the campground.
I would stay here again.

Henry W

Verified

April 28, 2025 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Walk To Tent Only

5

Great small camping site perfect for one individual or a couple. An hour away from Old Rag.

Carrie K

Verified

April 29, 2025 Stayed at: G210, Loop: G Loop

5

Beautiful campground with large sites and clean bathrooms. Great access to hiking trails.
The one thing we did not realize was the length of time it would take to drive out of the park since Big Meadows is in the middle and it is miles away from an exit.

James E

Verified

April 30, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Walk To Tent Only

5

We had a wonderful trip! The campground is clean and the sites are very nice. Ours was ringed with shrubs which added a bit of seclusion. The restrooms are all placed. It would be nice if each one had a utility sink, but the walk wasn't bad. The showers were clean, although $5 for 10 minutes was a bit steep. I need less than half that time to get clean, so maybe the option for half the time, half the price? Saves on water, too. Katie ran the camp store; she's great and was super helpful!

Lewis falls is by the amphitheater, a worthy hike and an amazing view. Also, Rose River falls is fairly close. By far my favorite hike in Shenandoah so far. Can't wait to go back!

Location Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Address:
Shenandoah National Park Headquarters,<Br>3655 U.S. Highway 211 East
Luray, VA, 22835
United States

Highway access

Big Meadows Campground is accessible via Skyline Drive, a scenic byway that runs through Shenandoah National Park. The nearest major road is US Route 211, approximately 15 miles to the south.

Elevation: 1098 feet

Distance to downtown

30 mi drive to downtown Luray (about 50 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 11, 2026

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