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Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah

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Shenandoah National Park to conduct aerial limestone applications to improve stream health

Shenandoah National Park will conduct an aerial limestone application to reduce the acidity of Meado...

Jan 30, 2026
Meadow Run Closure Areas

Firefighters work to suppress Bear Den Mountain Fire in Shenandoah National Park

National Park Service firefighters and park cooperators are working to suppress the Bear Den Mountai...

Nov 18, 2025
Firefighters on steep rocky terrain

Shenandoah National Park plans prescribed burn in Big Meadows

Fire managers at Shenandoah National Park plan to burn approximately 145 acres of Big Meadows Monday...

Nov 15, 2025
Big Meadows Rx Burn March 2025

Overview

Shenandoah National Park is located in Virginia and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

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Big Meadows Campground

Sites available

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$75 Reserve
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Lewis Mountain Campground

Sites available

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$30Walk-in only
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Loft Mountain Campground

Sites available

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$30 Reserve
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Mathews Arm Campground

Sites available

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$30 Reserve
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Hiking

Stony Man

MILE 41.7 | Pets are not allowed on this hike. This enjoyable hike brings you to an outstanding view...

1-2 HoursWinter, Spring
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Hiking

Turk Mountain

MILE 94.1 | A hike to the 2,981’ summit of Turk Mountain, located in the Shenandoah Wilderness, that...

2-3 HoursWinter, Spring
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Hiking

Riprap - Wildcat Ridge

MILE 90 or 92.1 | This loop can be hiked from Riprap Parking or Wildcat Ridge Parking. It takes you ...

8-9 HoursWinter, Spring
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Hiking

Nicholson Hollow

PARK BOUNDARY | An alternate option for visitors with pets who still wish to hike from the Old Rag p...

6-7 HoursWinter, Spring
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Hiking

Knob Mountain - Jeremys Run

Elkwallow Wayside (mile 24) | This hike goes around a beautiful area of the Park featuring one of th...

7-8 HoursWinter, Spring
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Hiking

Hazel River Falls

Meadow Spring Parking Area (mile 33.5) | A trail that leads you into the Shenandoah Wilderness to an...

5-6 HoursWinter, Spring
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Appalachian Trail - Tanners Ridge Road Trailhead

Shenandoah National Park

Milam Gap Parking Area (Mile 52.8) | A fairly level hike that takes you through a former homestead on the famous Appalac...

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Bacon Hollow Overlook

Shenandoah National Park

Facing south from an elevation of 2,455 ft (748 m), the view from Bacon Hollow Overlook stretches out over a broad hollo...

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Baldface Mountain Overlook

Shenandoah National Park

Facing northwest from an elevation of 3,345 ft (1,019 m), the view from Baldface Mountain Overlook glimpses into the She...

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Beagle Gap

Shenandoah National Park

Beagle Gap contains a small parking lot with portable toilets and access to the Appalachian Trail.

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Beagle Gap Overlook

Shenandoah National Park

Facing east from an elevation of 2,495 ft (760 m), the view from Beagle Gap Overlook stretches outside of Shenandoah Nat...

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