Established Camping
Lewis Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park
About
National Park Service
Shenandoah National Park
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app . Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.______
Recreation
Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness.__ Lewis Mountain is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park and is 7 miles away from the Byrd Visitors Center and Big Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, is an ideal nearby attraction. Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals thriving in the park. The campground is also located right off the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are visible from any of the 75 scenic overlooks.
Facilities
This small, seculded campground offers 30 campsites. A picnic areas is provided, as well as conveniences like flush toilets, showers and a camp store which creates a comfortable camping experience. There is limited WIFI and cell phone reception.
Natural Features
Shenandoah National Park spans 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. ____ The scenery at Lewis Mountain Campground never disappoints, with a stunning array of colors in the fall and a blanket of bright wildflowers in the spring. This green and shady campground is a wilderness paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
Two visitor centers with bookstores and exhibits are located in the park (milepost 5 and milepost 51). Byrd Visitor Center is 7 miles north where there are concession managed restaurants, gift shops, ranger programs and lodging facilities. Big Meadows Lodge and Restaurant is located near the Byrd Visitor Center.
Fee Info
Reservation Info
Lewis Mountain Campground operates on a self-registration, first-come-first-serve basis. There are no reservable sites. Please follow the posted directions to register once arriving at the campground.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Quiet and Peaceful
Lewis Mountain: Drive through only.
We liked this campground so much, smallness and setting , we almost cancelled our next reservation to stay here. Arrive early enough in the day to snag a better site.
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer)
Overall Rating: 4.5
Price: $15 with senior pass
Usage during visit: Heavy
Site Privacy: Pretty good, picnic areas did not seem tucked away.
Site Spacing: A little close.
Site surface: Blacktop
Reservations: First come, first
Campground Noise: Quiet
Road Noise: I don’t think so
Through Traffic: None
Electricity: No
Water: Yes
Sewer Hookup: No
Generators: Allowed
Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Yes!
Pull Throughs: Maybe a couple
Cell Service (Verizon):
Setting: Pretty open area surrounded by forest.
Solar: Some sites, maybe.
Rig size: I didn’t see a site that would accommodate rigs over20’ or so.
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quiet camp
nice quit primitive campground. camp store on site and we’ll stocked. bathrooms are well maintained. nice short hike to the summit. great wildflower hunting.
My favorite campsite!
I adore Lewis Mountain. It's quieter than the other Shenandoah sites, it has clean facilities, showers, water, and a store, and is right on the Appalachian Trail with tons of access to other trails. The campsite manager is onsite if anyone needs anything, and is super friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
Overall, highly recommend.
Location
Lewis Mountain Campground — Shenandoah National Park is located in Virginia
Coordinates
38.43556 N
78.478096 W