Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Shenandoah National Park Headquarters,<Br>3655 U.S. Highway 211 East, Luray, Virginia, United States
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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
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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
RV Sites 163 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 52 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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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

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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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4 stars 21.2% (209)
3 stars 5.4% (53)
2 stars 1.9% (19)
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Dezzeray B

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April 19, 2026 Stayed at: A092, Loop: A Loop

Nice, low key campground in Shenandoah National Park. We found it the perfect place to rest after a long day of hiking and sight seeing.

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Karen (Casey) M

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April 17, 2026 Stayed at: A070, Loop: Generator Prohibited

I had the best camping experience for the two days I was at Big Meadows Campground. The campsites are well marked and easy to find, there are clean, warm bathrooms placed in convenient spots throughout the campground.

There was an incident where a man helped himself to my firewood, but the Rangers took this seriously and he brought back my wood. The Rangers and others that worked there were friendly and helpful. I am a single female and I felt safe knowing there were good, competent people working at the campground.

Blackrock Summit was a delightful surprise, fairly close to my campsite. The views of Shenandoah Vally were so spectacular, I went up there twice.

100% a great experience camping there.

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Brian D

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April 17, 2026 Stayed at: E193, Loop: E Loop

Very nice campground with lots of nearby hiking. It was very clean and everyone was super nice.

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James H

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April 17, 2026 Stayed at: A080, Loop: A Loop

Skyline Drive and all of the hiking trails are beautiful. Big Meadow campground is centrally located and a great place to camp.

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Katrina M

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April 17, 2026 Stayed at: A062, Loop: Generator Prohibited

My teenage daughter and I just returned from an incredible six-day Spring Break trip at Big Meadows Campground, and we had an absolute blast! The campground was perfectly equipped with everything we needed—showers, dishwashing stations, plenty of restrooms, and a camp store stocked with wood and essentials.

Our site was fantastic and even included a dedicated bear locker for food storage, which made camp life much easier. We spent a lot of time at the Visitor Center; the staff there were wonderful, providing maps and tailored trail recommendations that led us to some unforgettable views.

The highlight of the trip was definitely Old Rag. It’s about an hour's drive from the campground, so I recommend getting an early start since it's a long trek—but the payoff is well worth the effort! We’re already planning our next trip back.

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Wenwen K

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April 17, 2026 Stayed at: A102, Loop: A Loop

nice location, close to the shower/wood station.

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Holly B

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April 17, 2026 Stayed at: D162, Loop: D Loop

Had an RV site. Spot was slightly unlevel and had broken pavement by where the door was so it was a huge step up and down out of the RV. Otherwise, the site was decent and quiet. It would be great if other campers didn't walk through sites though. There are plenty of paths to go around.

The major complaint is the showers. When you pay $5 for a shower, the curtain should close all the way so your stuff doesn't get wet, there should be hooks on the walls to hang your belongings, but mostly importantly, hot water would be great. Even moderately hot. My shower was lukewarm at best. It was definitely invigorating.

When we were here, most of the visitor centers were closed, which there was no notice of. We did enjoy the drive and the hikes.

They do offer gas in the park, which isn't super expensive compared to the surrounding town. I'll happily pay an extra .30 a gallon for the convenience.

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Adam C

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April 15, 2026 Stayed at: E185, Loop: E Loop

Wonderful site and clean campground. Did end up putting out a couple fires that had been left smoldering at the picnic area due to high winds and high fire danger going into the evening. Great place though.

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Fahmi J

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April 14, 2026 Stayed at: D150, Loop: D Loop

Clean, warm bathrooms. Site was nice and campground was close to a camp store for extra supplies!

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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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