Overview

Perched on top of Big Flat Mountain, this is one of the largest campgrounds in the park. Loft Mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, providing a wilderness getaway in the historic Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.

Facilities

This expansive campground offers 207 campsites, as well as amenaties like flush toilets and water and dump stations, which create a comfortable camping experience. Pay showers are nearby at the campstore.

Natural Features

Recreation

Nearby Attractions

Contact Info

Important Notices

• "Walk up"/First come-first served sites can only be reserved in person at the ranger station. We cannot hold these sites-you must be present to occupy the site. The inventory shown on this site only shows how many sites are walk ups, it does not show the current occupancy. We are not able to update the availability of first come-first served sites on recreation.gov due to unreliable internet at the campground. You are welcome to call the campground office and ask about current availability the day you plan to arrive. Our phone number is: 434-823-4675 *These sites typically sell out on the weekends. There are seldom any available by Saturday.*

• Upon arrival to the campground, please check in at the registration office. If you arrive after hours, directions will be posted at that office

• Black bears, deer, skunks, raccoons and other wildlife share this space with you; please plan to store all food, hygiene items, trash, and any other scented items in either your locked vehicle or a food storage locker (if there is one available at your site).

• No Show Policy: A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date and will hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. For more information on Rec.gov Rules and Reservation Policies click here. 

• You are responsible for following all park and campground regulations here 

• Generator hours are 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. with a 60 decibel limit
• There are no RV hook-ups but there is a dump station with potable water available

• Firewood may not be available for purchase after 5 p.m. If you plan to arrive late, you may want to consider purchasing firewood en route. Due to the spread of invasive insects, only kiln dried USDA approved firewood is permitted. Help protect our forest, click here for more information. 

• There is a $30 fee per vehicle to enter the park. The pass issued is valid for one week

• Unleaded fuel is available 24/7 at Big Meadows Wayside (milepost 51.2).

  Electric Vehicle charging stations are only available at Skyland Lodge (milepost 41.7)

• Hike-in Distance is measured in Meters

• Cell phone reception is very limited throughout the park

Available Activities

• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Hiking - Hiking
• Camping - Camping

Directions

From Washington, D.C., metro area, travel west on Interstate 66 to exit 43A. Take US Highway 29 south approximately 55 miles to Ruckersville, Virginia, then take US Highway 33 west to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Swift Run Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive south approximately 15 miles and turn left into the Loft Mountain area. Follow the signs to Loft Mountain Campground. <br /><br /> From Richmond, Virginia, area, travel west on Interstate 64 to exit 99 for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Take Skyline Drive north approximately 25 miles and turn right into the Loft Mountain area. Follow the signs to Loft Mountain Campground.

Cancellation Policy

<p><strong>Changing Reservations: </strong> </p> <p>There is no change fee if a visitor extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. Additionally, there is no change fee if the visitor wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility.  </p> <p>If a visitor wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.  </p> <p>If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.  </p> <p>Once a reservation date has begun, visitors cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. Onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations.   </p> <p><strong>Cancellations: </strong> </p> <p>Visitors may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.  </p> <p>A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's approved rate including tax and applicable add-on. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.  </p> <p>Visitors who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days prior to arrival date will pay a $10 service fee AND forfeit the first night’s rate.   </p> <p><strong>No-Shows: </strong> </p> <p>A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.  </p> <p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.   </p> <p><strong>Early Departures: </strong> </p> <p>Visitors are requested to notify staff at the facility if they depart early to allow others to use the site.  </p> <p>If the visitor chooses to depart early, they may forfeit the approved rate and applicable tax and applicable add-on for the day of departure. If a visitor departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Visitors may notify the Recreation.gov call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (12 noon) has passed, the visitor will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used.   </p> <p><strong>Refunds: </strong> </p> <p>Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Visitors may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.  </p> <p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.  </p> <p>For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.  </p> <p>In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile. </p>

Contact Information

Phone: 434-823-4675

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