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Big Meadows Campground

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Set at 3,548 feet and surrounded by waterfalls, forest hikes, and sprawling views, the Big Meadows Campground of Shenandoah National Park provides a true immersion into the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The campground is based in Big Meadows, a high-altitude meadow with spring flowers, fall foliage, and excellent wildlife watching and stargazing. It’s also right off of Skyline Drive and close to the Byrd Visitor Center and a park-operated restaurant and convenience store. Tent and RV sites at Big Meadows Campground come with fire pits, picnic tables, and access to restrooms, showers, and dump stations.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

  • All of the campsites at Big Meadows Campground are reservable in advance online or by calling (877) 444-6777.
  • For any given day, 50% of the sites become reservable six months in advance, 25% become reservable two weeks in advance, and the remaining 25% become reservable four days in advance.
  • We recommend using this staggered reservation release system to score tickets as soon as you know your travel dates. Summers at this campground are especially popular, so don’t delay.
  • There are no designated walk-in sites, but rangers may be able to make same-day reservations if there are available sites.

    • When to Go

    Spring at Big Meadows Campground is a time for wildflowers and roaring waterfalls. Summer is the park’s busy season, with highs in the mid 80s and lows in the 60s. This campground also books out in autumn for the fall foliage color transformation. Both spring and fall campers should plan for potential rain showers and cold nights. Big Meadows Campground is closed in the winter, typically from Thanksgiving for early May. For specific info about the current open season, contact that park rangers at (540) 999-3500.

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    Kathy T.recommends
    November 30, 2018
    Lots of bears
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    Darius N.recommends
    November 25, 2018
    This is a beautiful and central part of the park, but it is also the busiest part of the entire park
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    Patricia H.recommends
    October 5, 2018
    make reservations
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    Ian H.recommends
    January 17, 2018
    Lots of gnats in the Summer! Bring bug spray. Weather can be temperamental, it's just a part of life in the Shenandoah Valley.
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    William W.recommends
    January 9, 2018
    Hikers going out in the summer should be aware that Shenandoah can get really dry so bring enough water.
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    Lauren S.recommends
    October 15, 2017
    Hike-in sites vary in distance from your vehicle. Beware of black bears.
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    Lauren S.recommends
    October 15, 2017
    Hike-in sites vary in distance from your vehicle. Beware of black bears.
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    Stephanie O.recommends
    September 6, 2017
    Be extra safe about bears and food storage
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    Dan I.recommends
    July 15, 2017
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    Yanick R.recommends
    June 5, 2017
    You can get packed like sardines in this massive campground. It's popular, so expect lots of neighbors.
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    Todd N.
    May 30, 2017
    Amazing campground! Flush toilets and coin showers and laundry. Super friendly and helpful rangers and hosts. Lodge close by for warm meals and drinks. Awesome views and hiking trails really close. They have reserved sites and also first come walk up sites. Highly recommend. Great for RVs and tents in different sections. Planned on staying one night and ended up there for three.

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    Overview

    Biking

    Many cyclists ride Skyline Drive, but there are no bike lanes or shoulders, and road traffic is heavy. For a less trafficked alternative, gravel and mountain bikers can ride one mile of the nearby Rapidan Fire Road.

    Hiking

    The Appalachian Trail meanders right past this campground, and the Lewis Falls and Story of the Forest trails are within walking distance. The popular Dark Hollow Falls and Rose River Falls trailheads are also close by.

    Climbing

    Big Meadows is about 20 minutes from trad climbing at the Little Stony Man crag. Local guides lead climbing trips here and in other areas of the park.

    Wildlife watching

    Keep an eye out for bears, raccoons, deer, and skunks when camping at Big Meadows.

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