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Big Meadows Campground Virginia

Big Meadows Overview

Big Meadows Sign

Big Meadows Campground is located in beautiful Shenandoah National Park and has 221 campsites in beautiful forest. Believe it or not there are also some big meadows close to the campground. The campground takes reservations spring through fall and is first-come first-served during the winter months.

There are  53 “walk to” campsites (tent only), with the others being just fine  for trailers, RVs or tents.  Group campsites are also available. There are no hookups, but each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. Big Meadows campground has a laundry, drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, dump station, camp store and a picnic area.  Firewood is also available of sale at the campground. Cell service is poor in the area.

If you’re there in the spring you’ll be treated to a nice display of wildflowers and in the fall you’ll see some amazing fall colors. Popular hiking trails and waterfalls are within walking distance of the campground.  And another bonus is that the campground is right off the famous Skyline Drive, which travels 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Three other Shenandoah National Park campgrounds that are worth a look include Lewis Mountain (31 campsites), Mathews Arm (166 campsites) and Loft Mountain (202 campsites). You might also like Seneca Shadows campground.

Big Meadows – Shenandoah National Park – Area Recreation

Shenandoah National Park spans 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. There are numerous creeks, lakes and waterfalls to explore. Outdoor recreation activities include camping, hiking, biking, fishing, exploring historic sites and wildlife viewing. The Park also has several visitor centers, bookstores, restaurants and exhibits.

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Amenities
  • Amphitheater
  • BBQ Grills
  • Camp Store
  • Campfire Center
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service Poor
  • Concession Stand
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Gift Shop
  • Group Camping
  • Group Pavilion
  • Ice
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Restaurant
  • Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
  • Showers
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Backpacking
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
Skyline Drive
Stanley, Virginia 22851
540-999-3500
Lat / Long:

38.51778, -78.43306

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# of Campsites:

221

Season:

Early May – Mid November

Elevation:

3,410

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