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About Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
Number of accommodations: 215
Campground Amenities
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- General Store
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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.
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
Gwendolyn DeLaine S
VerifiedNovember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A100, Loop: A Loop
Big Meadows was a wonderful campground. Very clean and felt safe each night. The showers and bathrooms were excellent. Friendly staff. We had the burgers at the Wayside and they were excellent! We had deer eat berries while we drank our coffee. We will be back!
Ali K
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: E178, Loop: E Loop
Such a fantastic place for camping. Excellent campground.
Sharon F
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: F201, Loop: F Loop
Quiet, peaceful - away from the day-to-day madness
Mary Cassandra C
VerifiedNovember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: A076, Loop: A Loop
I always love coming to Big Meadows, and this time was no exception. After my six nights, I didn't want to leave. The park is beautiful, and the people are nice and helpful. And I love the wildlife, as well as the easy access to hiking. I can't wait to visit again next year! 😊
Caroline W
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Walk To Tent Only
Big Meadows is a great campground accommodating a broad range of users. It is also central to the park so a good springboard to multiple hikes, some not even requiring a drive. Also, for those who are interested in star-gazing, the Big Meadows area offers a great view of the open night sky.
Edward W
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: C139, Loop: C Loop
Very peaceful, great views and lots of deer roaming around. Only complaint was cars and trucks going well over the 10 mph speed limit. Trucks pulling RV’s doing the same. It’s unsafe and why the hurry.
Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
Mary T
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Walk To Tent Only
Not all "walk-in" sites are off the roads. No enforcement of quiet hours. Very loud "campers" all night.
Michael C
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Walk To Tent Only
Campground was well-run and clean, with sufficient amenities (showers, store, bathrooms, etc). Staff were friendly. Only issue was on one of our three nights a large loud group partied nearby until 4am. Rangers addressed them first thing in the morning, but not overnight while it was happening.
Josiah W
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Walk To Tent Only
Campground was great, and our campsite was even better. It was away from the road and surrounded by brush so it gave it a more primitive and secluded feeling.
David S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Walk To Tent Only
Big Meadows is clean and well organized. I had no trouble with noise. The bathrooms were well lit and even had hot water.
Location Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
Address:
Shenandoah National Park Headquarters,<Br>3655 U.S. Highway 211 East
Luray, VA, 22835
United States
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
30 mi drive to downtown Luray (about 50 min)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026