Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
Stanley, Virginia · 3,596 ft · In Shenandoah National Park
Photos: SNP
At a glance
7 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,596 ft (1,096 m)3,596 ft1,096 m
Loops10
Pick a loop to see its sites.
- A Loop32 sites32 standard · up to 40 ft
- C Loop21 sites21 standard · up to 50 ft
- D Loop28 sites26 standard · 2 group · up to 38 ft
- E Loop25 sites25 standard · up to 50 ft
- F Loop6 sites6 standard · up to 70 ft
- G Loop7 sites7 standard · up to 70 ft
- Generator Prohibited28 sites28 standard · up to 44 ft
- H Loop6 sites6 standard · up to 70 ft
- I Loop12 sites12 standard · up to 70 ft
- Walk To Tent Only50 sites50 tent only · tents only
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 9 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park 3
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 6 miles away.
- Lewis Mountain Campground30 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov6.8 mi
- Matthews Arm Campground$30 a night18 mi
- Loft Mountain Campground10 loops · A Loop, B Loop, C Loop, D Loop, E Loop, F Loop, G Loop, H, Lower Loop, Upper Loop · 207 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov23 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Mathews Arm Campground 18 mi · 1 backcountry camp · 2 single sites
Open the park pageAmenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Dump station
- Showers
- Showers
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Hours (mar 30-nov 30 open)
- Reservations (required)
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About
Overview
Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park, the Big Meadows Campground is the ideal spot for an outdoor family getaway.Recreation
Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain80°58°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 69% chance of rain61°57°
- FriMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 20% chance of rain74°40°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain49°33°
- SunSunny54°40°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Graves Mountain Farm Campground
Campground · 6.5 mi · Brightwood
Riverside camping
RV Park · 9.1 mi · Stanley
Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River
RV Park · 9.4 mi · Luray
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 6.0 mi
Camp site
Luray, VA · On National Park Service land · Shenandoah National Park
- 11 mi
Camp site
New Market, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
New Market, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
New Market, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
New Market, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Sperryville, VA · On National Park Service land · Shenandoah National Park
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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