A narrow road winds between trees, past a stone post holding a wooden sign that reads "North Entrance Shenandoah National Park" with the National Park service arrowhead logo.
A deer grazes on grass, while standing next to green bushes. Two campsites with picnic tables in the background.
A stone water fountain next to a road that is lined with campsites. Each campsite is surrounded by trees and bushes.
A narrow road winds between trees, past a stone post holding a wooden sign that reads "North Entrance Shenandoah National Park" with the National Park service arrowhead logo.
Dirt trails pass between green bushes, leading toward food storage boxes and picnic tables of walk to tent campsites in the distance.

Featured amenities

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

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.

Available sites

215 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 25 to Nov 29

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 availability.

215 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 002, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 004, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 005, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 006, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 007, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 008, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 009, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 010, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 011, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 012, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 013, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 014, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 015, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 016, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 019, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 020, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 021, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 023, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 027, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 028, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 029, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 030, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 031, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 032, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 033, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 034, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 035, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 036, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 037, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 038, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 039, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 040, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 041, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 042, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 043, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 044, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 045, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 046, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 047, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 048, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 049, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 050, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 051, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 052, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 053, Loop: Walk To Tent Only Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 A058, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A060, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 A061, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 A062, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 A063, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A064, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 A065, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 A066, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · 33 ft wide · Paved
🚐 A067, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 A068, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A069, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 A070, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A071, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A072, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A073, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A074, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A075, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A076, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A077, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A078, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A079, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A080, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A081, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A082, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A083, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A084, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A085, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A086, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A087, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A088, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A089, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A090, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A091, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A092, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A093, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A094, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A095, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A098, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A099, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A100, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A101, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A102, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 58 ft wide · Paved
🚐 A103, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 A104, Loop: A Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B105, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B106, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B107, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B108, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B109, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B110, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B111, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B112, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B113, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B114, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B115, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B116, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B117, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B118, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B119, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B120, Loop: Generator Prohibited RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C121, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C122, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C123, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C124, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C125, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C126, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C127, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C128, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C129, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C130, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C131, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C132, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C133, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C134, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C135, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C136, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C137, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C138, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C139, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C140, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 C141, Loop: C Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D142, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D143, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D144, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D145, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D146, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D147, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D148, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D149, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D150, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D151, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D152, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D153, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D154, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D155, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D156, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D157, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D158, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D159, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D160, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D161, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D162, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D163, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D164, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D165, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D166, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D167, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D168, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 D169, Loop: D Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ E172, Loop: E Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 E173, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 E174, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E175, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E176, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E177, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E178, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E179, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E180, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 E181, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E182, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E183, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E184, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E185, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E186, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E187, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E188, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E189, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E190, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E191, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E192, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E193, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E194, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E196, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 E197, Loop: E Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 F198, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 F199, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 F200, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 F201, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 F202, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 F203, Loop: F Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 G204, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 G205, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 G206, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 G207, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 G208, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 G209, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 G210, Loop: G Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 H211, Loop: H Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 H212, Loop: H Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ H213, Loop: H Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 H214, Loop: H Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 H215, Loop: H Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 H217, Loop: H Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 I219, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 I220, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 I222, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 I223, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 I224, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 I225, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 I226, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 I227, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 I228, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 I229, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 I230, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 I231, Loop: I Loop RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through

Reviews

988 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 988 reviews

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5 stars 70.6% (698)
4 stars 21.2% (209)
3 stars 5.4% (53)
2 stars 1.9% (19)
1 star 0.9% (9)

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Jon K

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: A101, Loop: A Loop

All the Park Service staff at the visitors centers were super knowledgeable and helpful. They gave great hiking recommendations as well as letting us know about other programs. The star gazing party was well organized and informative. We even ran into a trail crew and they took the time to talk to us about their work. The camp site was clean and easy to use.

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Bonnie P

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: A102, Loop: A Loop

Little to no cell signal but thats what I was looking for. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of deer throughout the campground. A bit of an uphill walk back from the bathrooms if that's an issue for you.

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Michael F

Verified

October 9, 2025 Stayed at: C123, Loop: C Loop

Very quiet and relaxing.

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Sharon D

Verified

October 10, 2025 Stayed at: I219, Loop: I Loop

Great stay in such a beautiful area! The drives, the views, the park staff and even staff at the Big Meadows restaurant were friendly and helpful, despite the unfortunate govt shut down! Everyone kept giving their all, and it showed! Forgot staff at gift shops too, they just kept going - great job! We were undeterred by it all and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you!!!

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Joe E

Verified

October 10, 2025 Stayed at: E172, Loop: E Loop

The Camp Store staff person was very helpful in getting me what I needed and answering questions about registration.

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Jana R

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October 11, 2025 Stayed at: E189, Loop: E Loop

A fun-filled weekend tent camping ⛺️ with my kids. The campsite was full so expect neighbors. Clean facilities and close to some great hikes.

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Patrick M

Verified

October 11, 2025 Stayed at: F198, Loop: F Loop

The camp store and hiking trails available nearby made this a great camp ground.

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Matt S

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October 11, 2025 Stayed at: C140, Loop: C Loop

Beautiful campground, and great location within the park. Wish they would fix the multiple enormous potholes all along the campground roads.

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Doug M

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October 11, 2025 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Walk To Tent Only

We stayed at site 49. It was very beautiful peaceful, clean, and friendly. We saw several deer in the morning and evening. We hiked Hawksbill Summit trail, Dark Hollow Fallls trail, and saw the sunset at Big Meadow, all were lovely. We can’t wait to go back.

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Daniel D

Verified

October 11, 2025 Stayed at: H213, Loop: H Loop

It was a pretty good experience. The things that i wish that could have been better.
1) I wish the parking spot was a little bigger and that it was level.
2) and more importantly.. I wish that they did not allow generators! I say this because they disturb the peace and quiet... that I was looking for by going to a National Park. Super surprised that these things are allowed.

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Location & Directions for Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

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

Elevation: 1,098 ft

Nearest town

Luray, VA - 30 mi

About 50 min to downtown

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.

Near Shenandoah National Park

The closest entrance is: Thornton Gap Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 13.7 mi · 23 min

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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