Shenandoah River Outfitters Camp Outback, near Luray, Virginia, is a cozy spot that’s perfect for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. With a laid-back vibe and a focus on community, this campground is a favorite for families and friends wanting to camp, tube, and explore the beautiful Shenandoah River.

The campground features clean facilities and spacious sites, making it easy to settle in and enjoy your stay. Many visitors appreciate the convenience of having a short walk through the woods to the river, ideal for cooling off during hot summer days. As one happy camper put it, “The campground is a short walk through the woods to the river if the need to cool off in the hot summer months arises.”

For those who love adventure, this location is a great hub for kayaking and tubing, with a bus service to bring you back after a day on the water. Plus, you’re just a stone's throw from attractions like Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive, perfect for a day trip filled with hiking and sightseeing.

While the campground can get lively, especially during busy weekends, the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere make it a great place to connect with fellow campers. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows by the fire or enjoying a late-night dip in the river, Shenandoah River Outfitters Camp Outback offers a memorable camping experience.

Camp OutBack has 25 wooded campsites under a canopy of hardwoods and white pines. Each site accommodates up to 10 campers and includes a picnic table, a charcoal grill and fire ring. The campground borders George Washington National Forest and has a walking trail to the Shenandoah River (1/4 mile). You can drive to boat landings within 1/2 to 1 1/2 miles. Camp OutBack is 10 miles from Luray and in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley close to Shenandoah National Park. Facilities: There are restrooms, hot water showers, firewood for sale, a small camp store at the Shenandoah River Outfitters which offers canoe, kayak, raft and tube rentals. (No electric at sites and no dump facilities. We are not set up for RV’s) Rates: Each site is $32.00/night minimum — for 1 to 4 persons. Each additional person is $8.00 per person per night with up to 10 persons per site. (Children 8 years old and under are free) To Reserve: You can call in to reserve or reserve online. If reserved online, one person has to reserve and pay for all that are using the campsite.You will need to sign up as a group leader to have each pay separately. See more information on being a group leader here. Non-profit Group Rates–Mid-week (non-holiday)–for church, school and scouts-each site is $20/night minimum for 1 to 4 persons. Each additional person is $5.00 per person per night with up to 10 persons per site. We reserve a space for you but not a specific campsite. It is ‘first come, first serve’ on selecting a specific campsite from the ones that are not taken. Check in time on Saturday and Sunday is after 10 AM. Other days–8 AM Check out time on Saturday and Sunday is by 10 AM. Other days–by 5 PM. Camp OutBack is open from April 1st to the first weekend in November – weather dependent. Camp OutBack is just behind the Outfitter’s Store at 6502 S Page Valley Rd, Luray VA 22835

Shenandoah River Outfitters Camp Outback

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This was a second trip to this campground, solely because I was hosting another group hiking/camping/tubing trip. The campground is solely for tents. Each site allows up to 10 people at a cheap rate of ~$8/person per night. Even with a full campground, bathrooms and showers were always available. The campground also doubles as a water tubing outfitter on the Shenandoah River. It's also in the heart the valley between prime east coast hiking areas (Shenandoah National Park and George Washington National Forest). From the campsite, there is a 1/4 mile hike down to the river for a late night dip, which we all did under the full moon. Each site comes with a grill, table and fire pit. 

Great Hub for Camping, Hiking, Tubing.

I really liked this campground. Everything was clean and very well maintained, and the sites were actually pretty large. But the campground itself was smaller than it looks on the map.

Bathrooms were clean and never had an issue with having to wait for one.

Clean and well maintained but smaller than expected

One of my favorite parts of Virginia. This place is great because they have a bus to bring you back up river after a day of kayaking. Clean facilities and a nice little store. Not recommended if you are looking for solitude. 

Kayakers welcomed

This place is great. I've been coming here for years. Hands down the best place to camp (and tube) in Shenandoah. The camp ground isn't big, which I like, and I don't have to drive to a secondary location to go tubing. The staff is wonderful and make you feel like family. The campground is a short walk through the woods to the river if the need to cool off in the hot summer months arises. I highly recommend buying wood from the camp store, cheapest around and a great size bundle. A short drive to Luray Caverns, Luray Zoo, Skyline Drive and shops.

Bang for your buck 

My wife and I booked this location as  an opportunity to camp memorial weekend affordably. The site definitely had an old school feel to it, overall well maintained and clean. Our biggest concerns was there was 0 over site to those staying. There were 2 large family gathering going on which is fine, however blasting music, screaming all day and into the evening to include a megaphone is just not our type of fun. 
Our first night we were kept up until easily 2am due to this. We ended up leaving a full day earlier than planned. 

If you are booking this location for easy access to the water from the campground be weary it’s overgrown and full of ticks. 

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