Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA

Shenandoah National Park & Skyline Drive

We are minutes from two access points into the Shenandoah National Park where you will find over 500 miles of hiking trails, including 101 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail. There are many waterfalls and over 70 overlooks to explore along the famous Skyline Drive. Bring the motorcycles! This is the ride of a lifetime!
Spend the day on a beautiful Circuit Route from the campground to Route 211, enter the park at Thornton Gap. Ride Southbound along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains to Route 33 where you exit at Swift Run Gap.
You can be back at your campsite for s'more by the fire.

http://www.nps.gov/shen/

George Washington National Forest

Explore the George Washington Forest and the Massanutten Mountain from our back yard. You have direct access to the peak of the Massanutten Mountain from our campground going along a progressive trail from 1200 feet in altitude to 2600 feet.

Frontier Culture Museum

The Frontier Culture Museum tells the story of the thousands of people who migrated to colonial America, and of the life they created here for themselves and their descendants. To tell the story of these early immigrants and their descendants, the Museum has moved or reproduced examples of traditional rural buildings from England, Germany, Ireland, West Africa, and America. The Museum engages the public at these exhibits with a combination of interpretive signage and living history demonstrations. The Old World exhibits show rural life and culture in four homelands of early migrants to the American colonies. The American exhibits show the life these colonists and their descendants created in the colonial backcountry, how this life
changed over more than a century, and how life in the United States today is shaped by its frontier past. Visit their website for hours and special events.

www.frontier.virginia.gov

Local Farms

We are surrounded by farm land. Be sure to visit local farm stands and farmers markets for the freshest fruit and vegtables. Fall is apple picking and pumpkin patch time. Visit one of our many local corn maze and pumpkin patches for some great fun!

Meems Covered Bridge

The Meem's Bottom Bridge was constructed in 1892-93 from materials cut and quarried nearby for the massive arch supports and stone abutments, which extended 10 feet below the riverbed. It was deeded to the Highway Department in the 1930's in return for assuming its maintenance.

This long span over the North Fork of the river carried traffic for more than 80 years before being burned by vandals on Halloween 1976. After salvaging the original timbers, the bridge was reconstructed and eventually undergirded with steel beams and concrete piers. The bridge was reopened to traffic in 1979 and is still in operation to date.

Comic Toast...where everybody knows your name!

Comic Toast is our favorite comic book store. Whether you are into collecting or trying to replace the ones your Mom threw away, this is the place for you. They carry an extensive line of RPG gaming supplies and host terrific events and group activities through the year. The owners, Jonathan and Karris, have created a family friendly place for gamers of all ages to come together and have fun.
The store hours are:
Wednesday- Friday 12-7 and Saturday 11-5.
Friday and Saturday evenings are game nights. Call for details!
540-432-9716
221 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Visit: comictoast.com/news/?page_id=78
If you want to see the list of new releases go to: previewsworld.com

Historic Downtown Harrisonburg

While in Harrisonburg you can enjoy an historic Walking Tour of Downtown. There are also several museums to enjoy including the Toy Museum, Fire Museum and Virginia Quilt Museum to name a few.

www.harrisonburgtourism.com
Or click on the link below to see the list of annual events held here in beautiful Harrisonburg.
http://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/v.php?pg=108

Shenandoah River

Let's paddle!
The Shenandoah River is the most beautiful river in Virginia. Whether your idea of a great day is paddling a canoe, a raft or just relaxing and floating along in a tube you will find an adventure waiting for you on this river.
While you are in town visit the Shenandoah River Outfitters for everything you need to get on the river.
http://www.shenandoahriver.com/welcome.html

See you on the water.

Green Valley Book Fair

Located just south of Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the Green Valley Book Fair is a discount book outlet store featuring over 500,000 new books at incredible bargain prices. Save 60% to 90% off retail on over 30,000 different titles in more than 60 different categories - including fiction, history, health and self-help, children's books, religion, science, sports, cooking, gardening, crafts, art, reference, nature and outdoors, and more.

Directions:
I-81 to Exit 240;
go 1.5 miles east on Rd. 682 &
turn left at the Green Valley sign.
2012 Book Fair Schedule

March 10 thru 25
May 12 thru 28
June 30 thru July 15
August 18 thru September 3
October 6 thru 21
Nov. 23 thru Dec. 15, 2012

Open Only during Scheduled Dates
from 9am - 7pm Daily (including Sundays)

Open Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and Columbus Day
from 9am - 7pm

Make Plans Now
to Attend©2011 Green Valley Book Fair, Inc.
2192 Green Valley Ln.
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
800-385-0099Visit their website for more details.
www.gvbookfair.com/

The Shenandoah Vineyards

A short drive will bring you to the Shenandoah Vineyards. Founded in 1976 this is the third oldest winery in the historic Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Housed in a red barn dating to the Civil War, this winery sits atop an old foundation which serves as the aging cellar. Upper decks offer sweeping views of the mountains. Take a tour, have a tasting and bring a bottle or two back to enjoy by the campfire.
Open daily for tours and tasting.

http://www.shentel.net/shenvine/

Massanutten Ski Resort and Indoor/Outdoor Water Park

Massanutten Water Park offers unique, year round indoor/outdoor fun for the whole family. This water park is home to the famous Wave Rider surf simulator.
Camp with us and you can play all day then sleep in your own bed at night. During ski season leave your rig parked with us for just dollars a day and pay a reduced rate for the days you stay here.

We now have 2 bedroom Lodges!

*The 2-bedroom lodge has a queen size bed, twin size bunk beds and a full size “hide a bed” couch. (Be sure to pack sheets, blankets and pillows.)
*There is a full bathroom in the lodge and a ½ kitchen. The bathroom includes a tub/shower, sink and toilet. (You will want to bring towels.)
*The kitchen includes a microwave, small refrigerator/freezer, toaster, coffeepot and sink.
*You will find two trashcans, trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee filters, dishwashing detergent, a dish rack, dish pan, dishes (plates, bowls, coffee cups drinking glasses and silverware) to serve six persons, two microwave safe serving bowls, a can opener , two serving utensils, a broom and dustpan.
*You will not find a cook top inside the lodge. There is a charcoal grill, a picnic table, a bench and fire ring outside. (Firewood is for sale in our store. We deliver it to your site.)
*Check in for the Lodge is at 2:00 and check out is at 12:00 noon. If you arrive early and your Lodge is available, we will gladly check you in so you can get on with your vacation. There is no extra charge for early check in.
*If you wish to stay later than the 12:00 noon check out time, we do require 24-hour advance notice and the cost is $10.00 per hour for late check out. (Late checkout may not be available during peak season.)
*We do not allow cooking or smoking of any kind in the lodges.
*The maximum occupancy in the Lodges is six persons.
*We do allow pets in the Lodges. Maximum of two pets less than 30 pounds each. We do charge a $25.00 non-refundable pet fee.

Easy Driving Directions

We are located at 12480 Mountain Valley Road, Broadway, Virginia 22815. Please do not depend on your GPS unit to get you here.

Driving directions:From I-81 Exit 257, take 11N 1/10 mile, then right on Mauzy-Athlone Rd (608) for 4 miles, we are right there at the end of the road.

See you soon!

Arts and Entertainment

Visit the James Madison University Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. The center consists of five venues that are unique and acoustically designed for perfection. See their website for show schedules.

www.jmu.edu/jmuarts/forbescenter/

Rockingham County Fair

The Rockingham County fair is held two weeks before Labor Day where you will find lots of free events and fun for the entire family. Come out and have a good time! Fairgrounds are located 14 miles South of our campground, right on US RT11. The fair isn't the only thing to see at the Fairgrounds.

If you are into guns, cats, dogs or gems you will find a show scheduled in 2012!

See their website for a schedule of events through the year.

http://www.rockinghamcountyfair.com/

Civil War Reenactment

Held at New Market Battlefield second or third weekend in May.

Hayrides with a Penny Hunt

Every Weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Family Movies Under the Stars!

Grab a drink, some snacks or popcorn in our store and join us for a movie under the stars on our outdoor movie screen Memorial Day through Labor Day weather permitting. Movies are always family friendly and fun. Be sure to bring your chairs or a blanket.