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Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Shenandoah National Park

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkVirginia⭐ 4.5 (2350)
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
🟢 55 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9
Availability checked 9h 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 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 8 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 55 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. 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
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites C Loop #C121, E Loop #E176, Generator Prohi… #B111, I Loop #I224, Walk To Tent On… #035
Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites A Loop #A078, #A086, #A101, Walk To Tent On… #001, #010, #032, #050
Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →👥 Generator Prohibited #B109 & Generator Prohibited #B110 next to each othersites C Loop #C123, #C124, #C141, D Loop #D155, E Loop #E172, Generator Prohi… #B109, #B110, I Loop #I226, Walk To Tent On… #016, #049
Thu Nov 12 – Sun Nov 153 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Generator Prohi… #B108, H Loop #H211
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites C Loop #C121, Generator Prohi… #A063, Walk To Tent On… #047, #049, #053
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →👥 C Loop #C134 & C Loop #C135 next to each othersites C Loop #C134, #C135, D Loop #D162, Walk To Tent On… #018
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 D Loop #D163
Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites C Loop #C122, Walk To Tent On… #032, #035, #044

📷 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 C Loop #C121 — Campsite C121 driveway with picnic table and fire ring. Ther
Site C Loop #C121 · Campsite C121 driveway with picnic table and fire ring. TherNPS
Campsite C Loop #C121 — Campsite C121 has a back in driveway, fire pit, picnic table
Site C Loop #C121 · Campsite C121 has a back in driveway, fire pit, picnic tableSNP
Campsite E Loop #E176 — Food Storage
Site E Loop #E176 · Food StorageNPS
Campsite E Loop #E176 — Reserve-able campsite E176
Site E Loop #E176 · Reserve-able campsite E176SNP/Matt Scullin
Campsite Generator Prohibited #B111 — Site B111
Site Generator Prohibited #B111 · Site B111NPS
Campsite Generator Prohibited #B111 — B111 fire pit
Site Generator Prohibited #B111 · B111 fire pitSNP
Campsite I Loop #I224 — i224
Site I Loop #I224 · i224SNP
Campsite I Loop #I224 — site i224
Site I Loop #I224 · site i224SNP
Campsite Walk To Tent Only #035 — Tent only site 35
Site Walk To Tent Only #035 · Tent only site 35NPS
Campsite Walk To Tent Only #035 — Site 35
Site Walk To Tent Only #035 · Site 35NPS
Campsite A Loop #A078 — Site A78 with picnic table and fire ring next to the back in
Site A Loop #A078 · Site A78 with picnic table and fire ring next to the back inNPS
Campsite A Loop #A078 — Site A78 driveway slopes down to the back.
Site A Loop #A078 · Site A78 driveway slopes down to the back.SNP
⚡ 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 13–54 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.

🏕️ About this campground

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

Ratings

4.5★★★★★2,308 ratings
5★1,592
4★489
3★143
2★56
1★28
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 16 openings at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 13–54 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 2,350 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 440 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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