Reaching the camping area along Laurel Prong Trail requires a hike in, and finding a flat, workable spot takes some effort. No fee, no pets, and no developed facilities define the stay. Bears are active here at night, so proper food storage is not optional. Campers exploring dispersed options near Shenandoah National Park will find this one on the moderate end of the difficulty spectrum. Cell service is available. Come prepared to search for your site.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLaurel Prong Trail Dispersed is located in Virginia near Shenandoah National Park
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
38.472765 N
78.440186 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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.
Drive Time
- 43 min from Harrisonburg, VA
- 53 min from Charlottesville, VA
- 1 hr 38 min from Winchester, VA
