Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Laurel Prong Trail Dispersed
Laurel Prong Trail Dispersed is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, offering a terrain of forested areas and rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Shenandoah National Park and the scenic Skyline Drive, providing opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Description
A free back country camping permit is required: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/bc-permit.htm
Shenandoah National Park has 196,000+ acres of backcountry and wilderness and over 500 miles of trails to explore. Backcountry camping is, by its very nature, a primitive experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty and challenge of Shenandoah's wild side. Before you head out on your trip, however, be sure that you understand all of the information below so that you'll be prepared to safely discover a brand new world beyond the pavement!
Each year thousands of people spend a night or more in the Shenandoah’s backcountry. While visitors seek the backcountry for isolation, the cumulative actions of everyone in these areas can have dire effects on the resources we seek to enjoy. We can mitigate these effects by following Leave No Trace principles, as well as observing park backcountry regulations. The following regulations exist to keep Shenandoah's wilderness wild and untrammeled for you and for future generations of hikers and campers.
Location
Laurel Prong Trail Dispersed is located in Virginia
Coordinates
38.472765 N
78.440186 W
Detours Nearby
Watercress Inn at Landon Farm
55 min away
Emerald Pond Primitive Campground
1 hr 4 min away
Drive Time
- 43 min from Harrisonburg
- 53 min from Charlottesville
- 1 hr 38 min from Winchester
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Laurel Prong Trail Dispersed needs a permit.
