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
Missing information?

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

Judy G

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: G205, Loop: G Loop

5

beautiful campground. Showers and laundry room are great. Restrooms always clean.

christiana k

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: A085, Loop: A Loop

3

was good But the grass was long, so it was a bit inconvenient.

William M P

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: C122, Loop: C Loop

5

Very clean, nice amenities. Showers were too expensive.

Ligia R

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: C128, Loop: C Loop

5

I loved the campgrounds at Big Meadows. There are many nearby trails, but most important, the AT is just off the E loop. I also love the nicely paved paths that connect all the loops and facilities within the campgrounds. The paved trail that goes to the Wayside is the bonus. I do think showers are a little overpriced at $5/10 min. I wish there was a $2.50 option for 5 min time. I don't need 10 min to shower.

DONNA S

Verified

July 3, 2026 Stayed at: B111, Loop: Generator Prohibited

5

The park ranger was incredibly helpful when we had to change our reservation last minute. The campground was great and we really enjoyed our time there.

Jackie S

Verified

July 2, 2026 Stayed at: I225, Loop: I Loop

5

The new paved campsites are much appreciated. The reminders are helpful also. Having the option of reserving closer to our trip helped since our schedules are moving targets and weather can be an issue.

Amanda C

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: C125, Loop: C Loop

5

First time at Big Meadows and I really enjoyed it. It doesn’t have the privacy like I experienced at Loft Mountain. A lot of sites are close to each other but still, I’m already planning on coming back. Amenities are clean and plentiful. I was initially in C for the first leg and then F for the end of my trip, each felt close to the bathrooms, lodge, and waypoint by walking. The rangers are also very nice and accommodating.

Hippolyte Weneyam B

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: D148, Loop: D Loop

5

Very nice spot for camping, specially for parents with young kids, for whom accept to bathroom is critical :)

Jacob M

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: A095, Loop: A Loop

4

Campground, park and amenities are awesome! Other campers around were not awesome. Other campers were not respectful of quiet hours or respectful of campsite privacy.

Tyler J

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: H215, Loop: H Loop

5

The recent paving is a great improvement. The sites are reasonably spread out and are a great jumping off point for adventures.

Only frustrating thing sr dealt with were tent campers setting up their tents right next to the water, it made it awkward getting water the few times we needed it.

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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