Big Meadows Campground

Our second campground stop after entering Shenandoah National Park from the north Front Royal entrance. Located at Mile Marker 51.2 on Skyline Drive. Once again we had reserved site A78 but upon arrival and seeing it we knew it just wasn't going to work for us, no cell service and very unlevel. By arriving early on a Monday afternoo... more

We really did have a good time at Big Meadows; however there were enough drawbacks that I would first try other campgrounds in the park. Since we only stayed here I can’t know whether the other campgrounds are any better. My number one conplaint is that the dump station and water fill is far outside the campground. i.e there is no ... more

We stayed here in mid June. Days were low 70s and nights were about 60 F. There are lots of trails and the AT goes right through here. There is an old lodge and many cabins to stay in. The lodge has a bar and dinning room also a gift shop. The camp store sells firewood and you can get 5 minute shower for $1.75. There is also laundry at... more

Most recent stay was June 23rd thru June 26th 2017 - I'm "late" in posting my review ~ We camp in a "Tear Drop” style RV only 15' long w/o toilet or shower ~ plus we like to eat outdoors using the picnic table and set up our dining canopy for sun and weather protection and thus rely on condition of campgrounds facilities and being near... more

Our site was on the outside edge (always my first choice) so we had a view of an endless woods filled with golden ragwort. There are many excellent hiking trails in the area, several short but rocky ones to waterfalls, and even some for the hardcore hiker (try White Oak Canyon or stretches of the AT). It is Virginia, so don't be shocke... more

I was excited about our stay in Big Meadows – we reserved out spot months in advance and carefully selected site E-173, a pull-through right next to the Appalachian Trail. How cool would that be?! Well, not nearly as cool as we thought. The site was situated so our door/patio faced the very busy camp road and was on a fairly steep slop... more

One of the nicest national park campgrounds we have ever been in. Like all national parks, it is dry camping. Sites are large, we can easily fit our 35’ fifth wheel and truck. There are two loops that can’t be reserved – 32 sites. The rest are reservable. We arrived the Monday before Memorial day and there were plenty of sites. There a... more

The campground is ok. Very little privacy with open areas with few trees. Facilities where decent. No hookups at all and no cell service.

We paid the senior rate and had a large, level pull thru site. Lots to do here - hiking, ranger led activities, visitor center, views along skyline drive, a lodge with restaurant and gift shop, etc. We loved that the Appalachian Trail was just a couple of campsites away! It was very quiet during the week and completely full on the week... more

We stayed her for 5 nights in site F202, a pull-through site. Our site was huge and level, with lots of room between sites. Most sites in the campground are back-ins. About half of the sites are level, many are best suited for tents only. There is zero cell service in the campground itself, but you can walk 5 minutes to the amphitheate... more