"Shenandoah National Park spans Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains with over 200,000 acres of protected wilderness, dramatic overlooks, and rugged trails. Home to iconic Skyline Drive, the park offers rock scrambles, historic lodges, and a rich cultural past shaped by conservation and civil rights."

Recommended for

Adventurous hikers
Climb the 8-mile Old Rag loop with intense elevation and thrilling boulder scrambles

Nature escapes
Camp under the stars, hike to waterfalls, and enjoy scenic drives along Skyline Drive

Historic explorations
Visit President Hoover’s Rapidan Camp and learn about park desegregation at the Byrd Center

Family trips
Join ranger-led hikes, hands-on kids’ programs, and explore wildlife-rich landscapes together

Facilities

  • Two visitor centers: Dickey Ridge (mile 4.6) and Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51)
  • Exhibits, orientation films, bookstores, restrooms, and ranger information desks
  • Campgrounds and backcountry camping with permit
  • Lodging at Big Meadows Lodge, Skyland, Lewis Mountain Cabins, and PATC primitive cabins
  • Educational exhibits at Rapidan Camp and Massanutten Lodge

Accommodations

Camping
Multiple campgrounds and remote sites available for both RV and tent campers

Lodging
Stay in rustic lodges, cozy cabins, or primitive trail shelters deep in the forest

Activities

Old Rag Hike: Challenging 8-mile loop with steep climbs and rock scrambling

Rock Climbing: Routes available on Old Rag and other climbing-friendly areas

Ranger Programs: Join seasonal hikes, evening talks, volcano tours, and junior ranger sessions

Fall Events: Birds of Prey talks, Appalachian Trail hikes, and historical tours

History & Culture

Byrd Visitor Center: Explore exhibits on Civilian Conservation Corps, segregation, and park formation

Rapidan Camp: Tour Herbert Hoover’s historic summer retreat, now preserved as a museum

Massanutten Lodge: Discover “The Women of Skyland” exhibit in a restored 1920s home

Map & Location

Shenandoah National Park, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835 – Phone: 540-999-3500
Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, accessible via Skyline Drive

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