Perfection
While it's the smallest of the campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park, Lewis Mountain is by far my favorite. I have camped there more than 50 times over the years.
It's got it all:
- Sites that are suitable for tents, trailers, or RVs (only 30 sites, so you don't feel like it's crowded even it's full)
- Cabins if you don't want to camp
- A campstore with the basic necessities in case you forget something
- Showers and laundry (bring quarters!)
- Ranger programs (when funding permits)
- Convenient access to the Appalachian trail
- Close access (~15 minutes) to the Swift Run Gap (US 33) entrance to the park
It's also about a 15-minute drive from Big Meadows, which has more amenities (bigger campstore, gift shop, restaurants, and visitor center).
I highly recommend a trip there.
Lewis Mountain does not accept reservations, so be sure to get there early. At $15 a night, it's pretty reasonably priced.