Lewis Mountain Campground
Elkton, Virginia · 3,412 ft · In Shenandoah National Park
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,412 ft (1,040 m)3,412 ft1,040 m
Sites30
Lewis Mountain Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
Showing 10 of 30 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out.
Other campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park 3
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 6 miles away.
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)10 loops · A Loop, C Loop, D Loop, E Loop, F Loop, G Loop, Generator Prohibited, H Loop, I Loop, Walk To Tent Only · 221 sites · $30 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov6.8 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.gov17 mi
- Matthews Arm Campground$30 a night25 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Mathews Arm Campground 24 mi · 1 backcountry camp · 2 single sites
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app . Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
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.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Lewis Mountain Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain76°56°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 71% chance of rain59°56°
- FriMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 17% chance of rain71°40°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain47°33°
- SunSunny52°39°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Swift Run Campground
Campground · 7.4 mi · Elkton
Graves Mountain Farm Campground
Campground · 9.0 mi · Brightwood
Riverside camping
RV Park · 12 mi · Stanley
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 13 mi
Camp site
Luray, VA · On National Park Service land · Shenandoah National Park
- 13 mi
Camp site
Massanutten, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Massanutten, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
New Market, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
New Market, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 15 mi
Camp site
New Market, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
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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