Lewis Mountain Campground
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.
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.
Need to Know
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.
Black bears, deer, skunks, raccoons and other wildlife share this space with you; please plan to store all food, hygiene items and trash in appropriate containers or your vehicle.
You are responsible for following all park and campground regulations.
There are no RV hook-ups but there is a dump station with potable water available 7 miles north on Skyline Drive at Big Meadows.
Bring a wash basin for washing your dishes, utility sinks are not provided for all sites; dirty water may be dumped in toilets.
Generator hours are 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. with a 60 decibel limit.
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)
Firewood may not be available for purchase after 5 p.m at the camp store. If you plan to arrive late, you may want to consider purchasing firewood in 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.
Cell phone reception is very limited throughout the park.
No propane or propane fill up is available in the park.
Check out time is noon.
Campground map https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/LewisMountain_CampgroundMap.pdf
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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
Shenandoah National Park Headquarters, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East, Luray, VA
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 540-999-3500
Rental Options
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Available Campsites
- Site 11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
