Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

Shenandoah National Park

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkVirginia⭐ 4.5 (2308)

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)

🟢 60 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 8h 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 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) in Virginia has 60 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. 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

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, I Loop #I224–I Loop #I230 next to each othersites 👥 D Loop #D163, 👥 #D167, A Loop #A072, #A104, C Loop #C128, #C129, #C130, #C131, #C133, #C141, D Loop #D145, #D146, #D149, #D155, #D156, #D157, #D159, #D165, #D166, #D169, E Loop #E172, #E176, #E179, #E184, #E186, G Loop #G205, #G210, Generator Prohi… #A058, #A061, #B109, #B110, #B111, #B113, #B115, #B116, #B117, #B118, #B119, #B120, I Loop #I220, #I222, #I224, #I225, #I226, #I227, #I228, #I229, #I230, Walk To Tent On… #001, #006, #007, #011, #015, #027, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #038, #041, #042, #043, #045, #049, #052

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →👥 Walk To Tent Only #039 & Walk To Tent Only #040 next to each othersites A Loop #A079, #A089, D Loop #D162, Walk To Tent On… #016, #039, #040

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, E Loop #E181–E Loop #E183 next to each othersites A Loop #A086, #A087, #A099, C Loop #C121, #C127, #C134, D Loop #D147, #D151, #D152, #D154, #D161, #D164, #D168, E Loop #E181, #E182, #E183, #E188, #E191, #E192, F Loop #F200, Generator Prohi… #A060, #A062, #A063, #A070, #B114, I Loop #I219, Walk To Tent On… #002, #004, #012, #013, #014, #020, #023, #024, #028, #047, #051, #053

Thu Oct 29 – Sun Nov 13 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites D Loop #D169

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites A Loop #A098, C Loop #C122, #C138, E Loop #E173, Generator Prohi… #A067, H Loop #H213, Walk To Tent On… #050

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, C Loop #C124–C Loop #C126 next to each othersites A Loop #A083, #A092, C Loop #C124, #C125, #C126, #C132, #C135, #C139, D Loop #D153, #D160, E Loop #E174, #E178, Generator Prohi… #A069, #B106, Walk To Tent On… #009, #021, #048

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →👥 A Loop #A084 & A Loop #A085 next to each othersites A Loop #A082, #A084, #A085, D Loop #D144, #D148, E Loop #E194, F Loop #F202, I Loop #I231, Walk To Tent On… #005, #019

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites A Loop #A077, #A079, #A094, C Loop #C136, D Loop #D162, Generator Prohi… #A065, #B107, #B112, Walk To Tent On… #018, #040, #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 D Loop #D163 — ADA accessible Group site D163 has a food storage bin for yo — **Site D Loop #D163** · ADA accessible Group site D163 has a food storage bin for yoNPS

Campsite D Loop #D163 — ADA Accessible, Group Site D163 — **Site D Loop #D163** · ADA Accessible, Group Site D163NPS

Campsite D Loop #D167 — Group Site D167 — **Site D Loop #D167** · Group Site D167NPS

Campsite D Loop #D167 — Food storage bin: what is this? — **Site D Loop #D167** · Food storage bin: what is this?NPS

Campsite A Loop #A072 — Site A72 has a short back-in driveway, picnic table, fire ri — **Site A Loop #A072** · Site A72 has a short back-in driveway, picnic table, fire riSNP

Campsite A Loop #A072 — Site a72; image taken on 12/21/20 — **Site A Loop #A072** · Site a72; image taken on 12/21/20NPS

Campsite A Loop #A104 — Driveway to campsite A104 — **Site A Loop #A104** · Driveway to campsite A104NPS

Campsite A Loop #A104 — Campsite A104 has a driveway, tent pad, picnic table, fire p — **Site A Loop #A104** · Campsite A104 has a driveway, tent pad, picnic table, fire pSNP

Campsite C Loop #C128 — C128 driveway slopes up into the site next to a picnic table — **Site C Loop #C128** · C128 driveway slopes up into the site next to a picnic tableNPS

Campsite C Loop #C128 — Campsite C128 has a driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and t — **Site C Loop #C128** · Campsite C128 has a driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and tSNP

Campsite C Loop #C129 — Campsite C129 has a driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and t — **Site C Loop #C129** · Campsite C129 has a driveway, picnic table, fire ring, and tSNP

Campsite C Loop #C129 — Campsite C129 — **Site C Loop #C129** · Campsite C129SNP

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ 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.

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

Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 2,308 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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