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Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

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

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

Reviews (574)

What Guests Are Saying

Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah, VA, offers a clean, quiet, and family-friendly environment with well-maintained bathrooms and direct access to numerous hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Visitors appreciate the spacious campsites, bear boxes, and the convenience of a camp store for supplies. While some amenities, like showers and firewood availability, could use improvement, overall experiences highlight the campground's beautiful scenery and friendly atmosphere, making it a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

Review Summary

4.6
574 reviews
5
69.5%
399
4
21.8%
125
3
6.1%
35
2
2.3%
13
1
0.3%
2

Roger D

Verified

June 15, 2025 Stayed at: A100, Loop: A Loop

5

The Rangers make the experience special. Without them it wouldn’t be the same. Courteous, Helpful, and Friendly always greeted with smile.

Annabell O

Verified

June 15, 2025 Stayed at: E173, Loop: E Loop

5

We loved this campground! Our site E 173 was tucked away in a serene corner, and the Appalachian Trail runs right past it. The campground is well maintained, the bathrooms clean, and the evening ranger talk was informative and fun.
We very much enjoyed our visit!

Patrick L

Verified

June 14, 2025 Stayed at: B113, Loop: Generator Prohibited

5

The site was flat, tent stakes went in great, the bear proof food box worked great, the fire pit was full good shape, easy setup, the camp was quiet, friendly staff, bathrooms were accessible and really clean, the lodge bar had live music and good food, the trails were well marked and had great views. We had a great time.

Amy S

Verified

June 13, 2025 Stayed at: C139, Loop: C Loop

4

Thomas G

Verified

June 13, 2025 Stayed at: A060, Loop: Generator Prohibited

5

Rain was an issue but the campground was great. Heated bathrooms with hot water were a Godsend in the rain!

Sharon F

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: D144, Loop: D Loop

5

Their pristine campgrounds had nice amounts of trees and shrubs between the sites. The bear boxes were huge! But careful not to keep chocolate in there because it will melt in the summer. We did not know that you needed 20 quarters for a 10 min shower, but they did have change machines that take $1 and $5 - so bring small bills or quarters!
Our favorite hike was Stony Man trail but stay on the Appellation Trail when it branches off. It's the road less traveled but still has stunning views. We hiked the Rose River Trail which was beautiful with 2 miles along side falls but very rough trail with lots of rocks and roots and 900+ ft elevation gain.
Our favorite watering hole was the Skyland lodge's outdoor patio (dog friendly and had a bar or two of cell service for Verizon). The lodge has a Starbucks in the lobby and a wonderful gift shop.
So many great overlooks, but we really enjoyed the Point Vista overlook just south of Big Meadows Visitor Center.

gaetan f

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: B111, Loop: Generator Prohibited

5

Wonderful landscapes, wonderful sites and close to the Appalachian trail. A place to see. And they have recycling bins so they encourage to avoid waste.

Andrew H

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: A070, Loop: Generator Prohibited

5

My favorite place to camp. Whether solo or with my partner, I always have a great time. The sites are shady and pleasant, lots of hiking nearby, the meadow is amazing, and the lodge is great to hang out when the weather is less than perfect.

Anne H

Verified

June 11, 2025 Stayed at: D161, Loop: D Loop

4

Each campsite should have a bear box. I was surprised when I arrived and did not have access to one. None of the EV chargers were working. As an owner of an EV who was excited at the opportunity to take it along on a camping trip, I was very disappointed to see the chargers at Big Meadows Wayside and Skyland covered with “out of service” notices.

Wally P

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: H211, Loop: H Loop

5

We had a great time at the campground. The sites were very roomy and the staff was very nice. They helped us move to another site that accommodated our camper better. It’s a beautiful campground and a beautiful park, we hope to come back and explore it some more.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.5286 / -78.4387

Elevation: 1098 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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