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Cabin rentals in the Shenandoah National Park region include Lewis Mountain Campground and Loft Mountain Campground, both offering basic cabin accommodations with varying amenities. Lewis Mountain features rustic cabins with limited utilities, while Loft Mountain provides more developed cabin options with access to shared bathroom facilities. One camper shared, "The mattresses are comfortable. If you're in need of a retreat with plenty of opportunities to find solitude and rest, this one's for you." Additional cabin locations include Getaway Shenandoah, which specializes in tiny house-style cabin rentals with private bathrooms and kitchenettes.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Getaway Shenandoah offers modern tiny cabins with amenities like indoor plumbing and fire pits, while KOA locations near Charlottesville and Harrisonburg provide more standardized cabin rentals with electricity and basic furnishings. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during peak season from May through October. Pet policies vary by location, with many sites allowing pets for an additional fee. A recent review noted, "Customer service always goes above and beyond with personalized touches," specifically regarding the Getaway Shenandoah location.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic fire rings with grill grates to furnished kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. The camp stores at Loft Mountain and other locations stock firewood, basic food items, and camping supplies. Depending on the cabin type, bear boxes may be provided for food storage, particularly at national park locations. Shenandoah Crossing and Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages offer more fully equipped cabin rentals with expanded kitchens and furniture, requiring fewer supplies from guests.

Best Cabin Sites Near Norwood, Virginia (45)

    1. Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    68 Reviews
    Dyke, VA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 823-4675

    $30 - $75 / night

    "In our opinion this is the best campground in Shenandoah National Park. Sites are large and many offer privacy. Sites include fire ring and picnic tables."

    "The site we had was primitive, no water or electric, but had a picnic table, fire ring, & a bear box. Although the sites were close, they were situated to maximize privacy."

    2. Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    41 Reviews
    Crozet, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 647-8900

    $35 - $75 / night

    "I was pleasantly surprised when we got there and I found out it has its own deck!!! Site also includes a fire ring and a picnic table."

    "with electric and water, and both modern and rustic cabins."

    3. Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    120 Reviews
    Stanley, VA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3500

    $30 - $75 / night

    "We camped here the last night of the season (Nov30) and shared the campground with a mix of tent campers, car/van campers, and a few larger units."

    "Lots and lots of folks about, but still enough space to NOT feel encroached upon."

    4. Lewis Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    31 Reviews
    Hood, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 999-3500

    $30 / night

    "We stayed in one of the cabins at Lewis Mountain, which had a queen size bed and bathroom with a small shower. Towels, soap and shampoo are provided."

    "Arrived before the weekend, around late morning. Greeted by the park ranger, they gave the basic information for these sites. Limited spots here. You’re pretty close to your neighbor."

    5. Charlottesville KOA

    9 Reviews
    Covesville, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 296-9881

    $45 - $80 / night

    "We really like the location of this campground as we wanted to explore the VA wine country, Monticello, Skyline Drive and other sites in the area."

    "For the past four or five years I have come to this campground each year in the offseason, April or October, to visit while the temps in Virginia are cooler and less humid."

    6. Shenandoah Crossing, a Bluegreen Vacations Resort

    12 Reviews
    Somerset, VA
    18 miles
    Website

    $50 / night

    "Another outdoor pool area by the general store (wasn't open yet) has a large pool and kids pool. The activities center has things going on every day."

    "We were there in March so it was still a bit cold and not really sitting outside and enjoy it weather. The campground was nice and very clean."

    7. Harrisonburg - Shenandoah Valley KOA

    32 Reviews
    Shenandoah, VA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 896-8929

    "This campground has an awesome location between Harrisonburg and Luray/Shenandoah. It has great amenities like a pool and playground, a camp store and lots of friendly and helpful employees."

    "This campground has incredibly clean bathroom and shower facilities along with an immaculate site."

    8. Getaway Shenandoah

    1 Review
    Stanardsville, VA
    13 miles
    Website

    "Fire pits! Lots of trees! Customer service always goes above and beyond with personalized touches. Mattresses are comfortable."

    9. Small Country Campground

    11 Reviews
    Mineral, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 967-2431

    $31 - $109 / night

    "of Virginia."

    "This place has a small “lake” but has two man made beach spots. The sand is very nice and clean. A small pavilion for shade due to Covid no chairs or umbrellas were out to use. BYOC/U."

    10. Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages

    4 Reviews
    Madison, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 948-4186

    $53 - $144 / night

    "Two fenced dog parks. Campsites are level gravel (no pads). Located near multiple vineyards."

    "Space was maximized but that added to the community feeling most quickly embraced!"

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  • D
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

    A great getaway

    Usually go camping with a Little Guy teardrop trailer, but with the current state of the country, didn’t feel comfortable with sharing bathroom facilities. We booked Yurt #1. It was fantastic. The place was spotless, well equipped kitchenette, grill, fire pit, comfortable beds. We loved our neighbors the sheep, goats and llamas. Checking in was easy, with the keys and map at the office. Park was clean and well maintained. Dog park is great. Wonderful way to start coming out of quarantine. Great hiking nearby.

  • Carol B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 5, 2024

    Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Clean restrooms, wooded spots, nice overall

    We camped here the last night of the season (Nov30) and shared the campground with a mix of tent campers, car/van campers, and a few larger units. The bathrooms were plentiful, heated, hot running water, and a utility sink available. Our site had some privacy and some extra due to about 50% occupancy. Showers and laundry were closed for the season but are centrally located near entrance area of campground. Elevation above 3000 feet and plenty of deer! It was an especially cold night hitting a low of 14F. Very happy for the nearby heated restrooms with hot running water.

  • RL
    May. 26, 2020

    Powhatan State Park Campground

    Huge park, great sites!

    What a beautiful park! Over 1500 acres with 40 sites, this trip was the start of the camping season for me- the opening weekend for camping in State Parks in VA(COVID-19). The park and grounds are extremely well-maintained. I was very happy to see such a clean bathhouse, especially during the current pandemic. Each staff member I encountered was extremely helpful and polite. The park has lots of trails, miles of open meadows, and James River access. Great park for bicycling. The sites in the River Bend Campground(main campground) are private and wooded, especially this time of year when the trees are so full. The map makes it look like they’re really close together so I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to my site, which was the las time available for booking(#16). There are 29 tent/RV sites and three yurts. The sites are gravel and include a picnic table, lantern/trash pole, and a fire pit with grill gate. Theres also a group site for 24 or so, bit that’s not open at the moment due to state restrictions. There’s overflow parking for the campground, dumpsters, and a dump station. Some are pull-through for RVSs and many have water/electric. Wood is for sale at the park but no ice or refreshments. Pet-friendly. There are also laundry facilities at the main bathhouse, nice hot/cold showers. Many picnic areas and a playground. There’s also a canoe-in site with 8 primitive sites: no water, electricity, or facilities(there’s a pit toilet). Depending on the time of the year they might be in the flood zone if the river is high, which it was during this trip. Some of those sites can also be booked for hiking into- it’s only a 0.2 walk from the parking lot. Tabb Monument State Park is nearby if you’re working your way through the parks as I am (no overnight facilities there). You’re also about 10-15 minutes from the town of Powhatan so if you need groceries or gas, you’re not far from Sheetz, Food Lion, etc. Loved this park so much and will definitely be returning!!!

  • PopandNana D.
    Sep. 6, 2018

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Loft Mountain Campground in Shenandoah National Park

    In our opinion this is the best campground in Shenandoah National Park. Sites are large and many offer privacy. Sites include fire ring and picnic tables. Some of the sites have a mountain view where you can watch the sunset. The campground has great facilities including flush toilets, hot and cold running water, indoor showers ($1.75 for 5 minutes), laundromat, camp store with groceries, camping supplies, wine and beer, sandwiches, and morning coffee. The sites are $15 per night in this campground, and there is an entrance fee into Shenandoah National Park (we paid $30 for a week). The Appalachian Trail runs thru this campground and offers some great hiking.

  • Emilia F.
    Oct. 17, 2019

    Sun Retreats Shenandoah Valley

    Great Summer Location

    We recently stayed in one of the cottages. The cottage had a basic kitchen with sink, plenty of counter space, mini fridge, and some utensils and dishes. Perfect for the simple life! There were multiple picnic tables out back of the unit with a fire ring and of course lake front not even a stones throw away. The campground has plenty of activities from multiple playgrounds to activities every weekend. They rent golf carts which it great because the place is huge. There is also a very small fishing pond in the campground.

  • Stephanie J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2018

    Bear Creek Lake State Park Campground

    Well maintained with lots of recreational activities

    Part of the VA State Park system, BCL is exceptionally well-maintained. Most of the site are RV accessible, but there are a few tent-only sites along the lake, which is where we stayed. These sites are absolutely beautiful--great lake views, and while the only swimming allowed is at the roped off beach area, there is a canoe launch and fishing opportunities right at the campsites.

    The tent pads are filled with shredded tires instead of gravel or dirt, which provides a little extra cushion, but can be uncomfortable on bare feet.

    All sites have fire rings, lantern hooks, and extra long picnic tables. Tent pads are of varying sizes--we stayed in site A12 and our 6 person tent fit easily, and we could have fit a second one-many of our camp neighbors had 10 person tents set up.

    The water view loop was not heavily trafficked, though the water does provide a hazard if you have small children as it is not roped off in any way. Our kids loved having the water right there and we loved watching them, it just requires extra vigilance. Loops B and C have more sites that are very shady but closer together, and there is more vehicle and bicycle traffic going past campsites.

    Bathrooms are clean, and have showers and electrical outlets to charge devices if needed.

    The park has lots of hiking, including trails that go directly from the camp sites to the swimming area, boat/canoe rentals, cabins, fishing, and a lakeside diner that sells concessions. Campsites allegedly have Wifi though we did not test this to see how reliable it is.

    Cumberland County is only at 455' elevation, so the heat and humidity in the summer is intense--we were very uncomfortable our first night because of this, so fall would probably be the best time to go as it is when central Virginia has the best weather.

  • M
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Montebello Resort

    I had a nice time

    Montebello is a lovely campground. There are tent, RV sites and cabins with campground bathroom. There are showers, slop sink and laundry. The pond at front has stocked trout and a small lake in the back has bass and crappie. Suitable for paddle boats or kayak. There was also a playground for children. You check in at the cute store across the street.

    I stayed in the tent area. The site has a fine gravel pad, picnic table and fire ring. I was in site 2 near the lake. A crowd with chairs sat above my site on the hill that were rather noisy. But biggest drawback was distance to bathroom which I had to drive to.

    Lots of good trails nearby and a small one around the lake. I plan to return in the fall.

  • Cindy D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2019

    Loft Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Shenandoah National Park

    We did not have a reservation and were lucky to get a site. It is a large campground with 200 sites for RV's & tent campers. The site we had was primitive, no water or electric, but had a picnic table, fire ring, & a bear box. Although the sites were close, they were situated to maximize privacy. The campgrounds had plenty of restrooms with flush toilets & sinks. The camp store has laundry facilities and showers that you must pay for, $1.75 for 5 minutes. The grounds and facilities are very clean. An added bonus, you can access the Appalachian Trail right from the campgrounds that provides amazing views

  • K
    May. 11, 2019

    Lewis Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park

    Quiet and peaceful

    We stayed in one of the cabins at Lewis Mountain, which had a queen size bed and bathroom with a small shower. Towels, soap and shampoo are provided. Each cabin has a sheltered area and fire pit for cooking and eating. The folks in the camp store were very friendly and went out of their way to provide hospitality. A couple of trails run right by the campground.

Guide to Norwood

Cabins near Norwood, Virginia range from rustic to modern accommodations within the Shenandoah region. Located in central Virginia at elevations between 800-1200 feet, the area experiences four distinct seasons with fall colors peaking in mid-October. Winter cabin stays often see temperatures dropping below freezing, requiring additional preparation for comfort.

What to do

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Access the AT directly from Lewis Mountain Campground. "The AT runs right through the campground," notes Katrin M. from Loft Mountain Campground, where multiple trail connections provide day hiking options for all skill levels.

Fishing and boating: Shenandoah Crossing offers lake access with boat rentals. "You can paddle around the lake - small boats avail for rent," mentions RL, who visited the resort multiple times.

Explore local wineries: Several vineyards operate within 30 minutes of Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages. As John H. notes, the "campground is located near multiple vineyards," making it convenient for tastings and tours.

Visit historic sites: Monticello is accessible from most cabin areas. "We drove about 25 minutes to the Monticello and enjoyed it a lot!" shares Brenda L., who stayed at Shenandoah Crossing during cooler months.

What campers like

Private wooded settings: Lewis Mountain Campground offers secluded cabin sites. "The spots are secluded, there's bathrooms that are in good shape, and it's super close to some awesome hikes and great sunset lookouts!" explains Molly G.

Wildlife encounters: Deer sightings are common at cabin locations. "We saw many deer and bear while camping. Just being in Shenandoah is a soothing experience," shares Rachel M. from Big Meadows Campground.

Stargazing opportunities: Clear mountain skies provide excellent viewing conditions. "When we woke up on the morning we were checking out, we didn't want to leave!" recalls Annie B. after staying at Loft Mountain Campground, where evening sky views impressed campers.

Central locations: Many cabins provide access to multiple attractions. "This campground is perfect if you prefer the quieter, hiker-friendly side of things," notes Danielle V. about Lewis Mountain's convenient position for accessing trails.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most cabins require advance booking, especially for prime fall weekends. At Loft Mountain Campground, Jesse S. points out "all first come first serve sites, biggest campground in Shenandoah so can usually find a spot."

Shower facilities: Some locations charge for showers. "The shower was about 0.3 miles away. They charge $5 for 10 min, which you have to pay in quarters," reports Katrin M. about facilities at Loft Mountain.

Winter access: Many cabin areas close seasonally. Big Meadows operates from "May 6 to November 13" according to their listing information, with off-season access limited.

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies greatly between locations. "No cell service. We went to the visitor center and connected to the WiFi if we needed to do something online," explains Veronica S. about Big Meadows Campground.

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