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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
2026 Opening Date: April 29. Loft Mountain (mile 79.5) sits atop Big Flat Mountain in the southern part of Shenandoah National Park, with outstanding views to east and west. Two waterfalls and the trails into the Big Run Wilderness area are nearby.
Loft Mountain has a combination of reservable and first-come, first-served sites. Reservable sites are released in sections.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
3,382 ft
Directions
Loft Mountain is located between the Rockfish Gap entrance station (Waynesboro, I-64) at the southern end of the Park, and the Swift Run Gap entrance station (Elkton, US 33). From Richmond, Virginia (via Rockfish Gap): travel west on Interstate 64 for approximately 87 miles, then take exit 99 and follow signs to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Once on the Skyline Drive, head north approximately 25 miles to mile 79.5, where you will arrive at Loft Mountain Campground.
Weather Notes
Shenandoah National Park has four very distinct seasons. Spring typically brings mild temperatures, rain, and wildflowers. Summer brings lush green forests, but can be hot and very humid. Fall follows with cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage. Winter can bring snow and ice. The mountain is usually 10°F cooler than the valley below. Always check the forecast, dress in layers, and be prepared.
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Standard Campsite (Nonelectric)
A standard, nonelectric campsite for tent or RV (motorhome, pop-up, or 5th-wheel). Standard campsites are limited to six people (or 1 immediate family) per site and one RV.
RV Information
Up to 50 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 50 ft
202 sites with electric
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Tod
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 mph S
Wed
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph SW
Thu
82°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 mph W
Fri
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 mph W
Sat
79°F
Mostly Sunny
7 to 13 mph NW
Sun
79°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 10 mph SW
Mon
76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 mph SW