Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkVirginia⭐ 4.6 (785)

Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping

🟢 34 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 65 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

Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping in Virginia has 34 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 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, White Oak Loop A #A22–White Oak Loop A #A28 next to each othersites Meadow Loop C #C01, #C09, #C10, #C12, #C14, #C16, River Bend Loop… #B02, #B03, #B04, #B05A, #B05B, #B07, #B10, #B11, #B13, White Oak Loop A #A01, #A02, #A03, #A04, #A05, #A07, #A09, #A10, #A12, #A13, #A14, #A16, #A18, #A19, #A20, #A22, #A23, #A24, #A25, #A26, #A27, #A28, #A30, #A31, #A32, #A33, #A34, #A35

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites White Oak Loop A #A08, #A15

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Meadow Loop C #C07–River Bend Loop B #B09 next to each othersites Meadow Loop C #C04, #C07, #C15, River Bend Loop… #B01, #B08, #B09, White Oak Loop A #A17, #A21

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites Meadow Loop C #C05

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites Meadow Loop C #C13

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, White Oak Loop A #A08–River Bend Loop B #B11 next to each othersites Meadow Loop C #C02, #C08, River Bend Loop… #B11, White Oak Loop A #A01, #A02, #A03, #A04, #A07, #A08, #A09, #A10, #A16, #A17, #A19, #A20, #A21, #A22, #A24, #A25, #A26, #A31, #A34, #A35

Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →👥 White Oak Loop A #A12 & Meadow Loop C #C13 next to each othersites Meadow Loop C #C12, #C13, White Oak Loop A #A12, #A29

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 White Oak Loop A #A05 & White Oak Loop A #A06 next to each othersites Meadow Loop C #C11, White Oak Loop A #A05, #A06, #A32

📷 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 Meadow Loop C #C01 — A photo of Site C01 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE R — **Site Meadow Loop C #C01** · A photo of Site C01 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RZimmerman

Campsite Meadow Loop C #C09 — A photo of Site C09 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE R — **Site Meadow Loop C #C09** · A photo of Site C09 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RUSFS

Campsite Meadow Loop C #C12 — A photo of Site C12 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE R — **Site Meadow Loop C #C12** · A photo of Site C12 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RISFS

Campsite Meadow Loop C #C14 — A photo of Site C14 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE R — **Site Meadow Loop C #C14** · A photo of Site C14 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RJonathan Zimmerman

Campsite Meadow Loop C #C16 — A photo of Site C16 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE R — **Site Meadow Loop C #C16** · A photo of Site C16 of Loop Meadow Loop C at SHERANDO LAKE RJonathan Zimmerman

🔭 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

💵 $25–$47/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★785 ratings

5★587

4★147

3★31

2★8

1★12

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.8/4

T-Mobile0.5/4

Verizon0.2/4

Sprint retired0.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping?

Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping 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 Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping?

Campsite fees at Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping run about $25–$47/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping 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 Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping a good campground?

Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 785 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping, AT&T rates highest at 1.8 out of 5 from 147 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping located?

Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping 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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