Public campground in Luray, VA

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Shenandoah National Park Headquarters, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835
About 24 miles west of Culpeper, VA

RV site details

RV sites224
RV lengthUp to 70 ft
Dump stationYes, reported by Recreation.gov RIDB
Elevation3,594 ft
  • Dump station
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage. Call 540-999-3500 X 3747 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) is a public campground in Luray, VA. It has 224 campsites. 215 sites can be reserved. 9 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

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. 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. Big Meadows is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park.

Three waterfalls are within walking distance, and the Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, is an ideal nearby attraction. Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals thriving in the park.

The campground is also located right off the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are visible from any of the 75 scenic overlooks.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Back-in, Gravel, Paved, Pull-Through, and Pull-through

Location

Shenandoah National Park Headquarters, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835
About 24 miles west of Culpeper, VA
Elevation 3,594 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) in a setting associated with forest. For trip planning, the source identifies Hiking and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this Luray campground.

  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing