Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Shenandoah National Park

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkVirginia⭐ 4.5 (2461)

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

🟢 32 open windows as of Nov 4 — soonest Wed Nov 4–Fri Nov 6

Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 224 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) in Virginia has 32 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Nov 4–Fri Nov 6. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Nov 4 – Fri Nov 62 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, A Loop #A082–A Loop #A087 next to each othersites A Loop #A071, #A074, #A076, #A080, #A082, #A083, #A084, #A085, #A086, #A087, #A091, #A100, C Loop #C127, #C129, #C138, D Loop #D147, #D149, #D154, #D155, #D156, E Loop #E181, #E196, G Loop #G208, Generator Prohi… #A060, #A061, #A068, #B112, #B113, H Loop #H215, I Loop #I224, #I230, Walk To Tent On… #029

Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, C Loop #C128–C Loop #C135 next to each othersites 👥 D Loop #D163, 👥 #D167, A Loop #A072, #A076, #A077, #A080, #A082, #A085, #A086, #A088, #A089, #A090, #A092, #A093, #A094, #A103, C Loop #C122, #C123, #C124, #C125, #C126, #C128, #C129, #C130, #C131, #C132, #C133, #C134, #C135, #C140, #C141, D Loop #D143, #D145, #D146, #D150, #D151, #D152, #D153, #D154, #D157, #D158, #D160, #D161, #D162, #D164, #D165, #D168, E Loop #E174, #E176, #E179, #E181, #E182, #E184, #E186, #E188, #E189, #E192, #E197, F Loop #F198, #F199, G Loop #G206, #G207, Generator Prohi… #A058, #A062, #A063, #A064, #A067, #A068, #A069, #A070, #B106, #B107, #B109, #B111, #B113, #B115, #B117, #B118, #B119, Walk To Tent On… #011, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #022, #027, #028, #030, #031, #033, #034, #035, #038, #039, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #047, #049, #051, #052, #053

Sun Nov 8 – Tue Nov 102 nightsbook these dates →sites D Loop #D142, #D149, E Loop #E177, #E191, G Loop #G205, Generator Prohi… #A066, #B110, #B112, Walk To Tent On… #024, #036

Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites C Loop #C121, #C128, #C133

Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 A Loop #A100 & A Loop #A101 next to each othersites A Loop #A079, #A084, #A098, #A100, #A101, C Loop #C121, D Loop #D148, #D155, #D156, E Loop #E172, #E196, G Loop #G204, Generator Prohi… #A061, Walk To Tent On… #010, #023, #029, #032, #040, #050

Mon Nov 9 – Wed Nov 112 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator Prohi… #B108

Tue Nov 10 – Fri Nov 133 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, F Loop #F200–F Loop #F203 next to each othersites A Loop #A071, #A081, #A087, #A091, C Loop #C138, E Loop #E173, F Loop #F200, #F201, #F202, #F203, Generator Prohi… #B105, #B116, H Loop #H212, Walk To Tent On… #008, #012

Tue Nov 10 – Thu Nov 122 nightsbook these dates →sites D Loop #D166, H Loop #H217

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A Loop #A071 — A71; Image taken on 12/21/20 — **Site A Loop #A071** · A71; Image taken on 12/21/20NPS

Campsite A Loop #A071 — Site A71 has back-in driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and — **Site A Loop #A071** · Site A71 has back-in driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and SNP

Campsite A Loop #A074 — Site A74 has back-in driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and — **Site A Loop #A074** · Site A74 has back-in driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and SNP

Campsite A Loop #A074 — Campsite A74 — **Site A Loop #A074** · Campsite A74NPS

Campsite A Loop #A076 — Driveway to A76 — **Site A Loop #A076** · Driveway to A76NPS

Campsite A Loop #A076 — A76 has back-in driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and tent — **Site A Loop #A076** · A76 has back-in driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and tent SNP

Campsite A Loop #A080 — Site A80 has picnic table and fire ring on a cement pad. — **Site A Loop #A080** · Site A80 has picnic table and fire ring on a cement pad.NPS

Campsite A Loop #A080 — Campsite A80 has large open lawn tent pad, behind the picnic — **Site A Loop #A080** · Campsite A80 has large open lawn tent pad, behind the picnicSNP

Campsite A Loop #A082 — Campsite A82 with back in driveway, tent pad, picnic table, — **Site A Loop #A082** · Campsite A82 with back in driveway, tent pad, picnic table, SNP

Campsite A Loop #A082 — A82 tent pad surrounded by bushes and shaded by a large tree — **Site A Loop #A082** · A82 tent pad surrounded by bushes and shaded by a large treeNPS

Campsite A Loop #A083 — Reserve-able campsite A83 — **Site A Loop #A083** · Reserve-able campsite A83NPS

Campsite A Loop #A083 — Site A83 has a picnic table and fire ring next to the drivew — **Site A Loop #A083** · Site A83 has a picnic table and fire ring next to the drivewNPS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.1 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30–$75/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.5★★★★★2,454 ratings

5★1,697

4★520

3★150

2★57

1★30

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.6/4

AT&T0.8/4

Verizon0.6/4

Sprint retired2.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)?

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) in Virginia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)?

Campsite fees at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) run about $30–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 4–23 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) a good campground?

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 2,461 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA), T-Mobile rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 475 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) located?

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) is located in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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