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
Upcoming seasons
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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Richard A

Verified

June 22, 2026 Stayed at: D149, Loop: D Loop

We had a relaxing, enjoyable time in the campground. This was our sixth annual stay in June. Our children and grandchildren join us for the short week. The kids hike trails and my wife and I read, relax and build campfires.

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Dorthy and Mark B

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June 22, 2026 Stayed at: E196, Loop: E Loop

Hawksbill hike provided great views. It was a treat to attend the worship service provided by A Christian Ministry in the National Parks on Sunday morning at the amphitheater, followed by brunch at the restaurant.
Despite campground paving and limited site availability, registration went smoothly and the clerks were very accommodating.

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Chase L

Verified

June 22, 2026 Stayed at: A094, Loop: A Loop

Check in and campground features were wonderful. Will be back for sure.

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Kaja G

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June 23, 2026 Stayed at: A092, Loop: A Loop

Great place to camp and hike

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Teresa Robin M

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: D160, Loop: D Loop

The park rangers and hosts are exceptional when providing services. We were at Big Meadows campground for 16 nights. Because we didn't have a reservation we moved to five different sites. This was during the time new tar was being installed (looks fantastic) and they were managing the closure of sites. It was also during the storm that blew out the electricity. Made us realize how much we appreciate the showers. Ten minutes of hot water with good pressure for $5. Great bargain. During all this the park rangers were courteous, friendly and helpful.
At night we went to the Lodge and sat in the Great Room to play cards. On occasion we even indulged in blackberry ice cream. Yum. It was a wonderful vacation.

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Janice L

Verified

June 24, 2026 Stayed at: A064, Loop: Generator Prohibited

Beautiful park! Not always hot water in the showers and lack of wifi is a concern because no one can reach you but that is not always a bad thing! 2 fawns greeted us when we arrived at our site and fireflies blew us away at night. We went in mid-June. Fabulous!

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Ramon E

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: D156, Loop: D Loop

Good time in Shan!

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Anthony P

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Walk To Tent Only

Great walk in sites for tent camping. Wonderful wildlife viewing opportunities from within the campground. Great facilities and camp store.

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Caitlin M

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: A084, Loop: A Loop

Showers are $5 for 10 minutes (whack). That’s not included in the camp amenities covered in the $30 per night fee (no electric nor water hookup in that price, we just tent camped). When we arrived, we were notified we had to pick a different site due to paving which was disappointing since we picked the site out 6 months in advance (very whack). They claimed to have notified us via email (double checked, never got any emails) of this change. Just frustrating staying there overall. I’ve stayed in many, many campgrounds through the park system and this one just wasn’t it dawg

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Alicia B

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: A087, Loop: A Loop

Campground was clean and thr office staff were great with our late arrival. We were out and about in the park so the pavement project that was happening didn't effect our stay at all. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

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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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