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Visiting Shenandoah National Park
The Shenandoah National Park area is an intriguing place to visit for those interested in the history of this region and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountain system. Many people choose to camp near Shenandoah National Park to truly experience the natural beauty of all four seasons. Although the scenery and views from the overlooks are impressive year-round, they are most amazing in autumn, when the fall foliage is truly spectacular. Shenandoah National Park is long and narrow and both the 105-mile long Skyline Drive and The Appalachian Trail take visitors through the park. The park has four entrance stations along Skyline Drive, from north to south they are Front Royal, Thornton Gap, Swift Run Gap, and Rockfish Gap. There are two visitor centers, Dickey Ridge is near the northernmost Front Royal Entrance and the Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center is between Thornton Gap and Swift Run Gap around milepost 51.
Numerous hiking opportunities offer a variety of options for different levels of difficulty, distance and starting location. There are hikes featuring waterfalls, scenic overlooks, geologic formations and opportunities to see the wilderness and wildlife.
Shenandoah has several great waterfall hikes accessed from Skyline Drive and the best water flow is in the springtime after snow melt off. Check the hike duration and difficulty to plan the best experience for you. It is a good idea to check for exceptions first, but most hikes are pet-friendly so your dog can also enjoy the trek. Dark Hollow Falls is a great hike if you only have a short amount of time in the park. Whiteoak Canyon Falls, South River Falls Trail, Rose River Falls Loop, Doyles River-Jones Run Loop are several of the popular waterfall hikes in the parks. Other great hikes in Shenandoah National Park are the Old Rag Mountain Hike, the Stony Man Mountain Hike, Mary's Rock Summit Trail and Limberlost Trail.
Shenandoah has several great waterfall hikes accessed from Skyline Drive and the best water flow is in the springtime after snow melt off. Check the hike duration and difficulty to plan the best experience for you. It is a good idea to check for exceptions first, but most hikes are pet-friendly so your dog can also enjoy the trek. Dark Hollow Falls is a great hike if you only have a short amount of time in the park. Whiteoak Canyon Falls, South River Falls Trail, Rose River Falls Loop, Doyles River-Jones Run Loop are several of the popular waterfall hikes in the parks. Other great hikes in Shenandoah National Park are the Old Rag Mountain Hike, the Stony Man Mountain Hike, Mary's Rock Summit Trail and Limberlost Trail.
Experiencing Shenandoah National Park, in the Southeast Region
Only 75 miles away from Washington, D.C., a visit to this park is a calm and serene break from the action in the metropolitan area. Deep below the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can visit the Luray Caverns, a designated National Natural Landmark site. Admission to this popular cavern near Shenandoah National Park also gives you entrance into The Car & Carriage Caravan Museum, Luray Valley Museum and Toy Town Junction. Another National Landmark site nearby is Grand Caverns, in operation since 1806 and considered to be the oldest operating show cave in the United States.Whether your camping style is a preference for staying in an RV, a tent, a cabin or even a more deluxe glamping cabin, there are several KOA campgrounds near Shenandoah National Park to accommodate your needs. When you stay at a KOA, you will enjoy conveniences and amenities to make your visit truly comfortable.
Things to Do and See in Shenandoah National Park
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Appalachian Trail Hike
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Bearfence Mountain Hike
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Big Meadows
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Dark Hollow Falls
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Dickey Ridge Visitor Center
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Elkwallow Wayside
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Fox Hollow nature walk
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Gooney Run Overlook
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Grand Caverns
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Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
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Hawksbill Mountain Hike
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Hogback Mountain Overlook
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Lands Run Fall Trail
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Limberlost Trail
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Luray Caverns
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Mary’s Rock Summit Trail Hike
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Old Rag Mountain Hike
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Overall Run Hike
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Pinnacles Overlook
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Rapidan Camp
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Rose River Falls Hike
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Skyline Drive
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Whiteoak Canyon Falls
Things To Do In Shenandoah National Park
Keep an eye out for scenery from the Shenandoah National Park Area Featured in these Films:
A Walk in the Woods
Virginia’s Blue Ridge, McAfee Knob on the Appalachian Trail
What About Bob
Locations around Smith Mountain Lake
Nearby Attractions to Shenandoah National Park
Luray Caverns
Shenandoah River State Park
Stony Man Mountain Hike
The Car and Carriage Caravan Museum
Virginia Museum of the Civil War
Blog Articles of interest for Shenandoah National Park Area
KOA Campgrounds Near Shenandoah National Park
With over 500 KOA campgrounds in the United States and Canada, you'll find 3 KOA campgrounds near Shenandoah National Park.
Camping near Shenandoah National Park At The Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA Holiday
Welcome to the Harrisonburg/ Shenandoah Valley KOA! We are located four miles directly off I-81, Exit 257. Enjoy the beautiful winding road through the countryside that brings you directly to our campground. Our very friendly staff is excited to meet you and help in any way we can in our one-of-a-kind campground that offers a variety of campsites. Trash pickup is included with your site, as well as high speed free WIFI with no passwords! Follow us on Facebook for campground updates and weekend activities and events!Being in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley has its perks. We are just miles away from the Shenandoah Valley National Park, which is home to the historic Skyline Drive and gorgeous fall foliage, a must see when visiting the Valley. We are also located minutes away from Massanutten Ski and Waterpark Resort, Civil War Battlefields, antique stores, wineries, breweries, Harrisonburg's historic downtown, caverns and wonderful hiking trails. Our staff has even more attractions hiding up their sleeves, come visit with us to find out more. All in all, there is a lot to see and so little time, so book your stay today!
Limited services in off-season. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 90 feet. Your hosts: Sandy & Andrea Arnold
This is the 3rd year we have stayed here. I was disappointed this year with the grounds upkeep. The pool area had some beautiful flowers but most were overrun with weeds. I noticed several areas that really needed to be cleaned up. And while I love the 5 mile speed limit - NO ONE does 5! Staying in the lodge you have a main road in front and behind the cabin - Even the golf carts sped by all day!
July, 22, 2021, Cabin Camper
The part is very clean, conveniently located, quiet, and the staff is very accommodating and helpful. They are very pet friendly and the park itself is beautiful.
July, 22, 2021, RV Camper
We were able to do all we hoped to do, thank you.
July, 22, 2021, RV Camper
Very nice staff members, who were both friendly and informative. This review is for cabin rental (we also had a rv site, but I rated it on another post). Cabin was clean, air conditioner cooled cabin (and it was hot outside). No complaints-will rent again if needed.
July, 21, 2021, RV Camper
Staff members at this KOA were great-welcoming, informative. Our site was well spaced and included a deck with picnic table and benches- a real nice feature for our stay. Sites were clean and we did observe staff check each site after a camper's departure and make sure clean for next camper. We will stay here again if we need a campground in this area.
July, 21, 2021, Cabin Camper
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Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA Holiday Amenities
- 50 Max Amp
- 75' Max Length
- Wi-Fi
- Cable TV
- Pool (5/29 - 9/26)
- Snack Bar
- Propane
- Fishing
- Firewood
- Pavilion
- KampK9®
Unique Amenities
- 24 Hour Laundry Facilities
- Cable TV on full hook up sites
- Deluxe Cabins
- Disc Golf
- Fenced in Pet Playground
- Free Hot Showers
- Free Wi-Fi
- 'HEY' Rides (seasonal)
- Horseshoe Pits
- Hungry Bear PIZZA
- Immaculate Bath Rooms
- Kamp Store
- Motorcycles welcome!
- Movies under the stars(Seasonal)
- One room Camping Cabins
- Personal Escort to Site
- Pet Walk
- Theme Weekends (Seasonal)
Hours / Operation
Open All Year
Check-In/Check-Out Times
RV Sites, Tent Sites
Check-in: 2:00 pm, Check-out: 12:00 pm
Accommodations, Deluxe Lodges and Kabins
Check-in: 2:00 pm, Check-out: 10:00 am
Contact
Reserve: 800-562-5406
Info: 540-896-8929
Email: info@harrisonburgkoa.com
12480 Mountain Valley Road
Broadway, VA 22815
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Camping near Shenandoah National Park At The Charlottesville KOA Holiday
Thomas Jefferson's magnificent Monticello is a big draw here, and so is the woodsy Charlottesville KOA in the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills, where dogwoods bloom in spring and hardwoods blaze with brilliant fall colors. It's just a half hour to Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway for stunning vistas, hiking trails, cave tours and waterfalls. Visit a trio of historic sites: Monticello, Highland (home of James Monroe) and Michie Tavern, where a costumed staff serves an 18th-century lunch. Also, take a tour of Jefferson's lovely University of Virginia campus and Walton's Mountain Museum, which recreates some of the real John Boy's life. Try tubing and rafting on the nearby James River, enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard or dine in downtown Charlottesville. Back at KOA, enjoy the pool, sports field, game room, pond or relax and listen to nature at your site. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 65 feet.Loved the trees! We were able to be in the shade. Close to the city, but not too close. The WiFi was ok.
July, 22, 2021, RV Camper
No problems. I trimmed the thorn bushes by the electric box they were nasty. You might want to address those as they are very sharp.
July, 22, 2021, RV Camper
Hands down the best bathrooms and showers of any KOA I've stayed at, and the staff was super friendly But a couple reasons i didn't give it top marks: - Cabin #6 A/C was pretty loud. When the compressor kicks in the vibrations go through the wall, bed frame, mattress, pillow, and right into my brain, waking me up frequently - 'holiday' koa but no mini golf? Playground roped off.
July, 22, 2021, Cabin Camper
The only issue we had was that the breaker tripped when using an electric skillet with the air conditioner running. We have experienced this at one other place we have stayed and it is just an annoyance that shouldn't be happening. Other than this, the park was clean, the store was very well stocked, and the bathrooms/showers were great due to having a bathroom/shower room with a door lock.
July, 20, 2021, RV Camper
I loved the campground as a whole. The grounds were well kept and bathhouse was amazing! I wish they kept the bathroom by the pool open all night as that is the closest bathroom to where we camped. Also the choline was too high in the pool. Otherwise, the lady at the front was so sweet! She worked all weekend and was always helpful!
July, 20, 2021, Tent Camper
* The directions provided are estimated, please confirm directions to and from the KOA to your destination.
Charlottesville KOA Holiday Amenities
- 50 Max Amp
- 65' Max Length
- Wi-Fi
- Cable TV
- Pool (5/28 - 9/5)
- Propane
- Fishing
- Firewood
- Pavilion
- KampK9®
Unique Amenities
Hours / Operation
Open March 19 to November 14
Check-In/Check-Out Times
RV Sites, Tent Sites
Check-in: 1:00 pm, Check-out: 12:00 pm
Accommodations
Check-in: 3:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Contact
Reserve: 434-296-9881
Info: 434-296-9881
Email: charlottesville@koa.com
3825 Red Hill RD
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Camping near Shenandoah National Park At The Luray KOA Holiday
The Blue Ridge Mountains seem to roll on forever from the vantage point of this wonderfully rural yet convenient campground, nested atop a high hill above the Shenandoah Valley. Cruise along the famed Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, just a few miles away, or explore the park's countless hiking trails. Nearby outfitters rent canoes and tubes for floating the Shenandoah River. This KOA is close to Luray Caverns and offers easy access to several Civil War sites, including New Market Battlefield State Historical Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The campground's spacious grounds include shady sites, a pool and a ball field. Pool: May 21 - September 16. Max pull thru: 85 feet. Your hosts: Erich and Shulamit Schumacher.Even though there were no staff to talk to because of the no contact situation, the campground was very well kept! We enjoyed our stay and definitely will come back! Hopefully the staff will be able to converse with the guests soon.
July, 22, 2021, RV Camper
Contactless check-in was easy, phone call the day before very nice touch. Site and facilities were very clean and well cared for. Space was a bit tight for 40 foot RV however we loved the spot, table/chairs, wood delivery all felt very comfortable. Truly wish we could have stayed longer and hope to go back in the future.
July, 22, 2021, RV Camper
This is by far the best KOA I’ve stayed at. I opted for the premium back-in with pergola. It came with a wonderful view of the farm and mountain background. Highly recommend this gem.
July, 22, 2021, RV Camper
The stay was better than expected! Bathrooms were clean. The pool was very nice.
July, 21, 2021, Tent Camper
Lovely campground.
July, 21, 2021, RV Camper
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Luray KOA Holiday Amenities
- 50 Max Amp
- 70' Max Length
- Wi-Fi
- Pool (5/25 - 9/30)
- Snack Bar
- Kamping Kitchen
- Firewood
- Pavilion
- KampK9®
Unique Amenities
Hours / Operation
Open March 15 to November 17
Check-In/Check-Out Times
RV Sites, Tent Sites
Check-in: 1:00 pm, Check-out: 1:00 pm
Accommodations
Check-in: 3:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Contact
Reserve: 800-562-2790
Info: 540-743-7222
Email: camp@luraykoa.com
3402 Kimball Rd
Luray, VA 22835
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KOA Journey Campgrounds
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journeys Feature:
- Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
- Premium Tent Sites
- Well lit after hours check-in service
KOA Holiday Campgrounds
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
KOA Holidays Feature:
- RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
- Deluxe Cabins with full baths
- Premium Tent Sites
- Group meeting facilities
KOA Resort Campgrounds
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts Feature:
- RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
- Deluxe Cabins with full baths and linens
- Premium Tent Sites
- Resort-style pools
- Indoor and outdoor group facilities