Big Meadows Campground, Shenandoah National Park, VA

Big Meadows Campground is part of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (1 hr 3 min east of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 3,601 feet. There are a total of 214 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the end of November. 165 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 85 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $30.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, laundry facility, picnic table, restroom, firewood, ice, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.

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4.4 out of 5

5 star		57%
4 star		30%
3 star		6%
2 star		3%
1 star		1%

@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Nov 19, 2024 at Campsite #153

Great group of folk

@HectorS7529861 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #81

Amazing, beautiful, will go back again.

@rogerjF6064581 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #85

Great site, great views, great night!

@WilliamG690099 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #64

No comment

@EdwardG4063779 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #83

Old Rag Mountain and Mary's Rock are two of the must-do hikes at the Shenandoah National Park.

@TaylorM1216535 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #36

Great campground. Only inconvenience was the wood pricing and availability.

@DaphneSA142F0B · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #75

Big Meadows Campground in Shenandoah National Park was a lovely place to spend the weekend camping in the late fall. The campground was quiet, well maintained, and the staff were friendly and professional. Hikes on the trails had just the right balance of fellow hikers, wildlife, and gorgeous vistas. We really appreciated the WIFI at the visitor's center as cell reception is spotty at the campsites and we had a granddaughter with a birthday who needed to be serenaded with the birthday song!

@DavidF8210922 · Camped on Nov 10, 2024 at Campsite #102

Great hiking on the AT and the trail to Ripidan Camp.

@MariaDol1FC38B · Camped on Nov 9, 2024 at Campsite #167

Nice space, close to bathroom. Clean. Easy access location after a long day hiking. Too bad no trees for hammocks.

@AaronH2375180 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #85

Great location overall! Lots of sites, which is a plus and a minus. Bathhouse was clean. Deer EVERYWHERE, but didn't bother us or our dogs. Plenty of wood available for purchase, although $10 per bundle seems pricey.

@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Nov 7, 2024 at Campsite #209

Great park, clean facilities, easy access to trails and parks. Large pull through sights. We will definitely be back!

@RolandW1A478E0 · Camped on Nov 7, 2024 at Campsite #37

Walk-in sites are spaced well from each other, but near enough to the restrooms that were clean. A couple RVs ran generators, but they shut down after dinner time. Very quiet and peaceful campground. Elevation and weather made it perfect for virtually no condensation on the tent and no sign of mosquitos or other biting bugs when we were there.

@HeatherB577142 · Camped on Nov 6, 2024 at Campsite #152

The staff was friendly. The bathrooms and showers were clean. Excellent location in the park.

@MeganO5BE15727 · Camped on Nov 6, 2024 at Campsite #144

Nice campground and not many campers at this time of year (early Nov). I was dry camping on site D144, which was pretty level and spacious. Many good hikes from campground including part of the Appalachian trail. Can walk to visitor center from campground. Internet is woefully missing. Walked to the amphitheater to make a call and experienced drop calls. Showers cost $5.00, which I thought was pricey and the water was warm at best. Only 1 dump site, which could be a problem when campground is full. Very beautiful park.

@CarolineW99581 · Camped on Nov 6, 2024 at Campsite #19

Climate change has shifted the seasons--my visit in November was blessed with warm summery weather along with fewer crowds. I also appreciate the clean, smoke-free air that made this month an ideal time to visit. Don't forget to thank all the friendly folk of the National Park Service!

@christopherh24 · Camped on Nov 5, 2024 at Campsite #162

Stayed here election night. Restrooms are heated and clean. Campground was in great shape, even with leaves falling constantly.

@Jacquelin77EA4 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #123

Cell service was reported to be available at the Amphitheater at Big Meadows Campground. We found it very spotty and intermittent (Verizon). Other than that, a lovely campground and location. Facilities (Lodge, Showers, Laundry) Buildings, in general, seemed in need of a little TLC. Can't argue with location and views :).

@DanielS7047089 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #197

This is a rather older campground. Positives are location, of course. Negatives are neglect, especially the roadways within the campground and some rather sizable potholes that could cause serious damage to tires, and pose a trip/fall hazard to walkers. Some sites are level, others, not so much.The showers are run by a concessionaire and cost $5 for 10 minutes, but take quarters. Minimal signage about the cost doesnt help. We ended up giving up and driving to a truck stop for a far better shower experience for similar cost. The NPS might do well to have the Army Corps of Engineers run its campgrounds, as theirs are so much nicer.

@DarrenD8FB69B5 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #67

Outstanding national park and campground

@DanielF1136472 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #187

First Off buy wood elsewhere. The wood was wet and they know it based upon the conversation when I told them I went through 11 bundles for a two night stay and it was near impossible to start and keep going every time. This spot is close to the road and other sites. Also closest to Appalachian trail. Lots of people walking by. But also wildlife walking by. A six point buck walked up and stopped opposite the fire posing for the Christmas card! And a doe 20 minutes later. Otherwise it was good too.

@TerryG6407300 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #15

Although sometimes crowded on Skyline Dr , the campgrounds are great. Lots of deer in early morning and late afternoon. Bathrooms are clean and warm. Nearby Wayside was crowded but service was good and fast.

@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #181

Big Meadows is just an outstanding place to experience the Blue Ridge. An advantage of visiting late autumn through spring is that as the trees shed their leaves the views from within the campground open up. We live a little over an hour away and visit several times per year. We're pretty keen on our hack for arriving late - just go to the lodge, have a cocktail while viewing the sunset from the deck, and get dinner in the restaurant. We'll be virtuous and cook the rest of the weekend.Plenty of hiking opportunities and the rangers can help you sort out what's right for you. We've enjoyed Rose River / Dark Hollows fall loop, and the Rapidan Camp loop. We also really enjoyed the Byrd Visitor Center's exhibit on the history of the park. We usually wrap up the weekend by catching a hike somewhere down Skyline drive on our way home.Note that cell phone service is spotty throughout the park. We view this as a feature not a bug. You can get WiFi service at the lodges and visitor center for those last minute All Trails downloads.

@SharonFAE5BB9E · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #201

Quiet, peaceful - away from the day-to-day madness

@Alik63DA3D12AD · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #178

Such a fantastic place for camping. Excellent campground.

@GwendolynE14DD · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #100

Big Meadows was a wonderful campground. Very clean and felt safe each night. The showers and bathrooms were excellent. Friendly staff. We had the burgers at the Wayside and they were excellent! We had deer eat berries while we drank our coffee. We will be back!

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