Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
2026 Opening Date: March 25 Big Meadows Campground (mile 51.2) is centrally-located in Shenandoah National Park, providing easy access to many of the most popular destinations in the Park, including Big Meadows, Dark Hollow Falls, and Byrd Visitor Center. All sites include a place for a tent or RV, a fire ring, and a picnic table.
All sites at Big Meadows Campground are by reservation only.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
3,566 ft
Directions
Via Thornton Gap Entrance Station (Luray, Route 211): upon entering Skyline Drive, make your way south to mile 51.2 (mile markers can be seen on the side of the Skyline Drive). Follow the signs to Big Meadows Campground, on your right. Via Swift Run Entrance Station (Elkton, Route 33): head north on the Drive to mile 51.2 (mile markers can be seen on the side of the Skyline Drive). Follow the signs to Big Meadows Campground, on your left.
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Group Campsite (Nonelectric)
Big Meadows Campground has two nonelectric group sites. Each group site can accommodate 7-15 people.
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 70 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 85 ft
215 sites with electric
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 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
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Today
79°F
Mostly Sunny
7 mph SE
Tue
81°F
Partly Sunny
5 to 9 mph S
Wed
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 mph SW
Thu
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph W
Fri
88°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph W
Sat
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph NW
Sun
85°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SW
T-Mobile
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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