Big Meadows Campground

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