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Encompassing about 300 square miles of land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park is known for its forests and waterfalls, including Dark Hollow Falls, South River Falls, Hazel River Falls, and Jones Run Falls. Other points of interest include Old Rag Mountain, a peak that reaches upwards of 3,000 feet, and Big Meadow, an area full of wildflowers in the spring. While the Byrd Visitor Center is open year-round, the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center may only be open from May 25 through October 27. There are four entrances to this national park, including the North Entrance, Thornton Gap, Swift Run Gap, and South Entrance, and all are accessible for RVing to Shenandoah National Park. Roads inside the park are available for RVs of all sizes to use; however, trailers over 12 feet 8 inches will not be able to travel through Marys Rock Tunnel at mile marker 32.2 on Skyline Drive. If you'd like to find RV rentals near Shenandoah National Park, check out some rentals in towns like Washington, VA, Mt Jackson, VA, and Franklin, WV. Road and campground closures may be found on the National Park Service website. The National Park Service also handles permits, and visitors will need special permits for backcountry camping, group hiking events, hang gliding, and group bicycle permits within park boundaries.
- Spring 40-79 F
- Summer 60-83 F
- Fall 41-75 F
- Winter 22-44 F
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Shenandoah National Park Hiking Trails
There are over 500 miles of hiking area at Shenandoah National Park, all sorted into 45 marked trails ranging from Bearfence Rock Scramble to sections of the famous Appalachian Trail. The most popular trail is the Old Rag Circuit, which requires a day-use ticket to access. Most trails feature a trailhead parking area that can accommodate Class B RVs and campervans. For larger RV parking in Shenandoah National Park, you may use the parking lots at the visitor centers.
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Things to do Outside Shenandoah National Park
Outside of Shenandoah National Park, visitors can sightsee at Luray Caverns, the largest cavern in the eastern United States. Or, you may shop at Waynesboro Plaza and dine out at Melting Pot Pizza, which serves East Coast thin-crust pizzas.
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Dispersed camping is allowed at Shenandoah National Park with a camping permit, but this applies only to tent camping. RVs must stay at one of the five campgrounds at the park, which are open usually from early spring to late fall. You can also find campgrounds near Shenandoah National Park in nearby national forests, like George Washington and Jefferson National Forests and Monongahela National Forest.
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How to get to Shenandoah National Park
The nearest airports to this national park are Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, which is 27 miles from the Swift Run Gap entrance, and Charlottesville-Albermarle Airport, which is 31 miles east of the Rockfish Gap entrance. Larger airports nearby include Washington Dulles International Airport, 56 miles away, and Reagan National Airport, 70 miles away. When driving to Shenandoah National Park, you can enter the park from four different gates. Visitors from Washington, D.C., may enter the park via the North/Front Royal entrance by taking I-66 West for about 60 miles. From there, you will take exit 13 toward VA-79 South. Turn right onto VA-55 West, then continue for 4.7 miles. After that, turn left onto Remount Road, right onto East Criser Road, and left onto US-340 South. From there, turn left onto Skyline Drive to enter the park. The Swift Run Gap entrance is near trails such as the Dark Hollow Falls Trail, Bearfence Viewpoint Trail, and Elk Run Trails. Old Rag can be accessed via the Old Rag parking area on the boundaries of the park, which is off of State Route 600.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Shenandoah National Park has options for accessibility, including a fully accessible trail known as Limberlost Trail. All park picnic areas and campgrounds have wheelchair accessibility, and assistive listening devices are available for loan at both park visitor centers for ranger programs and films.
Pets are allowed at this national park so long as they are kept on a leash no longer than six feet. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets and pay attention to signs at trailheads that indicate which trails do not allow pets.
One of the top things to do at this park is to drive the iconic Skyline Drive, which is over 100 miles long and runs through the entirety of the park. Other popular activities include rock climbing North Marshall Mountain, Marys Rock, and Old Rag Western Summit, and birdwatching for 13 species of warblers plus red-tailed hawks, wild turkeys, and barred owls.
While reservations are not required to camp at Shenandoah National Park, making a reservation is recommended to ensure space is available, especially in the summer. Reservations may be made for camping spots online through the National Park Service.
Shenandoah National Park is 196,000 acres large, and it includes 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
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