Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates215 total sites
RV Sites
163 sites
Tent Sites
52 sites
About Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
Number of accommodations: 215
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA).
Rates, Sites & Availability
215 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
215 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Elizabeth P
VerifiedNovember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: E190, Loop: E Loop
Limited privacy. Would prefer quiet generators only allowed.
paul g
VerifiedNovember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: D148, Loop: D Loop
After passing overflowing parking areas at trailheads and overlooks (a sunny Sunday in late OCT brings an onslaught of visitors), I arrived just after Check-in time to NO LINE to register! Hooray. I got to my site and got set up with no neighbors...yet. I remembered the regular spigots are turned off late in the season and got water at the insulated one next to the D loop rest room, for hiking, coffee and extinguishing my campfire. I enjoyed walking to the Black Rock viewpoint just past the Lodge, then back out to the Visitor Center which was mobbed. Staff was managing the crowds well and I got a couple Q's answered after waiting my turn in a short line. After returning and organizing hiking stuff, I headed to the Meadow Spring trailhead to hike to Mary's Rock for the sunset. I found a small crowd there also waiting but got some great pics and enjoyed watching do the same. I decided to return before sunset to got back to my car without needing a headlamp. I enjoyed a fire back at my campsite, with a few "habituated" deer walking just feet away munching the bushes, and watched the stars come out! I could see the Milky Way and was happy for a very quiet loop all night. The heated rest rooms and hot running water are a simple pleasure when temps turn south of 45 degrees. Next day I hiked the Cedar Run - White Oak Canyon loop which is my 2nd fav after Old Rag Mtn. I got beautiful sunny skies with cool temps perfect for Fall hiking. The Run, cascades and the waterfalls all had plenty of water in them! Then I goofed off the rest of the afternoon at my campsite, soaking up the warm sunshine before enjoying another campfire and dinner before retiring. Ahhhh, batteried recharged.
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
Martha T
November 7, 2024
Great park and campground with awesome trails! Check your site carefully before booking as most of them have large trees that can hinder access to site or putting out slides. Rangers were very helpful in getting us a different site.
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.
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)
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: September 11, 2026