Otherwise, “Pre-existing Campsite” regulations apply.
Limit your stay to one night and camp well out of sight of trails and roads and other camping groups.
Please use “pristine site camping” Leave No Trace practices to minimize the impacts of your campsite. If you cannot locate a pre-existing campsite, you may camp on a previously undisturbed area. You must camp at least 20 yards from a park trail or an unpaved fire road. Campsites have been created and established by prior visitor use and are not posted or signed. Upon selecting an area to camp, look for and try to camp on pre-existing campsites out of sight of trails and roads. NOTE: Beginning in June 2001, permits will be available only between the hours of sunrise and one hour before sunset.ġ. At the park, permits will be issued only between sunrise and one hour before sunset.Īppalachian Trail hikers may self-register for permits on the AT near Rockfish Gap (south) and Chester Gap (north). Permits are also available in the park at visitor centers, entrance stations, and headquarters. Or call: 54, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm EST. Superintendent, Attn: Backcountry Camping Permit Permits are available by mail from Park Headquarters.
#Campgrounds on skyline drive free#
A free permit is required for backcountry camping. Special regulations for backcountry camping are intended to keep campers and the park in the best possible condition. Most of Shenandoah National Park, including its wilderness, is open to backcountry camping. The menu includes a variety of breakfast selections, sandwiches, and grilled items. Loft Mountain Wayside (mile 79.5) – The Wayside has a dining room with counter service, with seating inside and outside on picnic tables. Menu includes appetizers, salads, entrees, and deserts. Menu includes appetizers, salads, entrees and deserts.īig Meadows Wayside (mile 51.2) – The Wayside houses a full-service dining room with carryout service and offers a varied menu of regional favorites and contemporary food.īig Meadows Lodge (follow signs from Skyline Drive at mile 51.2) – Dining room in lovely rustic setting. Skyland (mile 41.7 and 42.5) – Dining room with table service. Panorama is open for breakfast and lunch. The varied menu includes soup, salads, sandwiches, and pizza. Panorama Restaurant (mile 31.5) – Dining room with table service and carryout.
Please see the park’s visitor guide, Shenandoah Overlook.Įlkwallow Wayside (mile 24.1) – Offers a variety of breakfast selections and sandwiches and grilled items for lunch and dinner, with seating outside on the patio or at picnic tables. Groceries, wood, ice, and camping supplies are available at the following locations:ĭates and hours of service can vary. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.Īnglers between the ages of 16 and 65 must have a Virginia fishing license. They are allowed in campgrounds, but not in: lodging units, public buildings, conducted walks and hikes and where there is a sign that is marked with a “No Pets” sign. Pets are permitted but must be leashed at all times. Wood fires are only permitted in fireplaces in developed campgrounds and established picnic areas.Ĭampers must not dig into or level ground.Īll firearms, including air pistols, rifles, bows, slingshots, crossbows, fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited.Īll motor vehicles and bicycles must remain on paved areas.
There are also several campstores: Big Meadows at Milepost 51, Elkwallow at Mile 24.1, Lewis Mountain at Mile 57.6, and Loft Mountain at Mile 79.5.
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