Shenandoah National Park

National Park Service, Virginia.

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., 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!

Camping and Day Use

• Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
• Dundo Group Campground
• Lewis Mountain Campground
• Loft Mountain Campground
• Mathews Arm Campground

Activities and Experiences

• Old Rag Mountain Tickets
• Rapidan Camp Tours
• Shenandoah National Park Backcountry Permits

Site Passes

• Shenandoah National Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

• Auto Touring
• Camping
• Climbing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Picnicking
• Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Shenandoah National Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, west of Washington, D.C. It stretches 105 miles and has four entrances: Front Royal (northern entrance), Thornton Gap, Swift Run Gap, and Rockfish Gap (southern entrance to Shenandoah and the northern entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway). The physical address listed is to the administrative offices, not the Park itself. GPS can be unreliable for navigating to the Park, so we encourage you to check out our website for more info.

Additional Information

• Shenandoah National Park Official Website
• Shenandoah National Park Map

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