Big Meadows Campground, Shenandoah National Park, VA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Big Meadows Campground is part of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (1 hr 3 min east of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 3,601 feet. There are a total of 214 campsites including 49 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the end of November. 165 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 85 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $30.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, laundry facility, picnic table, restroom, firewood, ice, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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@AndreaS6053955 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #24
Well maintained campground. Clear view of the sky at the edge of meadow. Nice to be away from parking area. Still awakened by trash truck. Fire pit below ground. Ditch present between picnic table and tent site which is a fall hazard.
@AlexandraA4839 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #127
This site was a great size! Plenty of space for tents and activities. And the site is close enough to the bathrooms. The only down side about this site is the fire ring location. The ground around the ring isnt very level, making it difficult for multiple people to sit around the fire.
@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #159
Perfect. No improvements needed.
@AimanA73957988 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #116
Absolutely amazing. every time we camp there its a great experience.Bathrooms have hot water! people seem to be respectful especially towards quiet hours.Many hiking trails that link up to the AT.
@AndreaS6053955 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #116
Campground was very clean and well maintained.
@dewaynewA59C8F · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #125
We had a great time at Big Meadows campground. I felt $5.00 to take a shower was a bit steep. We are a family of 4 So that was $20 per day.
@MonicaC5872129 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #136
Love driving our 22 ft RV to hiking spots , having lunch on parkway after a long hike. Big Meadows is great ! The lodge is nice to go out. Even have Starbucks for morning coffee.
@MonicaC5872129 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #136
Love driving our 22 ft RV to hiking spots , having lunch on parkway after a long hike. Big Meadows is great ! The lodge is nice to go out. Even have Starbucks for morning coffee.
@MartinaA001DAE · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #153
Was a relaxing campground
@LarryR5427320 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #141
Great spots that have room and were clean.
@AndrewJ9357777 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025
Clean. Beautiful. Friendly staff.
@KristinaL27964 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #37
We enjoyed a site farther back from the road that required a bit more walking but was totally worth it to be away from RV noise and close to the meadow. Lots of deer browsing around the area. Site was spacious and had a good flat area for the tent. Despite the shutdown, bathroom was cleaned and stocked and the check in was smooth.
@CelesteL890051 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #114
Nice clean campground with rangers and park host volunteers making numerous safety checks. Sites are fairly close together. The generator prohibited rule in the B section doesn't do much for quietness, since the rows nearby allow generators, and you can still hear them running at all hours.
@IgnacioR1EFED7 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #17
Despite the shut down the park was a delight!
@JosephC1997223 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #174
Great camp ground, very easy process getting in and out.
@KareeJ6E8F50A3 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #199
Perfect Fall getaway environment
@PatrickG766825 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #126
Many nights spent there
@BrigidJ8931821 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #64
Location itself is perfect, love this campground near the center of the park and have been many times. This particular site was adjacent to wooded area providing some great bird and deer watching!
@EmmaW2226E7DB2 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025
Loved site C122! Great amount of space between us and neighboring sites. The bathrooms were clean and the campground sells firewood which was convenient.
@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #104
Campground is great, but the showers a ridiculously expensive.
@BonnieP9406921 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #103
Great site. Great small summit/walk near Big Meadows lodge for a fantastic sunset.
@OliviaKACD76B8 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #19
Wish there were more campgrounds available
@RebeccaR559280 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #83
Big Meadows was nice. Park people were really nice and helpful. It was extremely hard to get a reservation as you could not book the entire weekend. It forced us to only stay one night and finish our weekend in Loft Mountain.
@JoeB9521197 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #3
Just did a one nighter while hiking the entire AT through the park. The park attendant was very gracious and got us a hikers sight with no problem. Thanks to the people that left goodies in the AT hikers box. Was able to wash my hair after 6 days of hiking. We left some detergent so someone could was clothes if needed. Old guy
@SarahM1574964 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #58
Our favorite place. Beautiful, fun, and constantly great every time we go.

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