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Campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park

3 campgrounds with 581 campsites. 2 of them have no electric hookups.

3campgrounds
581campsites
1with electric sites
70 ftlongest RV allowed

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, DC, Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore...and your journey begins right here!

Description: Recreation.gov.

Campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park

CampgroundNearest townSitesElectricMax RV
Big Meadows Campground - ShenandoahLuray215None70 ft
Loft Mountain CampgroundElkton202155 ft
Mathews Arm CampgroundLuray164None50 ft

What to bring to Shenandoah National Park

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Rooftop tents

Sleep off the ground on top of your car or truck.

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Self-inflating sleeping pads

The cheapest way to sleep better in a tent.

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Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Shenandoah National Park?

3 campgrounds with 581 campsites between them.

Do campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park have electric hookups?

1 of the 3 have at least some electric sites. The rest are dry camping, so bring your own power.