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Big Meadows
Total sites: 214
Available Tonight: 84 + 14 FF*
Available this Weekend: 10 + 14 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 84 + 14 FF*
Available this Weekend: 10 + 14 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
3,601 ft
62°F
46°F
46°F
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Big Meadows Campground, Shenandoah National Park, VA
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.
Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)
Campsite Reviews (1079)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 57% | |
| 4 star | 30% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@JessicaF558442 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #180
Our site was beautiful and campground was nice. We would've liked to have known that none of the water within the campground was turned on as we would have filled up at the dump station prior to getting settled. Unfortunately, we had terrible weather. Would come again in warmer months.
@KennyG7850767 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #196
Great place! Clean and great staff!
@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Apr 12, 2025 at Campsite #73
Excellent central location for great hiking options. Nice campsite big enough for our large tent, with more privacy than anticipated. The warm bathroom was greatly appreciated in the 33-degree weather. Gorgeous park with excellent hiking.
@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Apr 12, 2025 at Campsite #179
The staff were absolutely amazing at Big Meadows campground. Patient, caring, and making sure everything and everyone was taken care of. I cant say the same about the lady at the front gate on the south terminus. She might need a course on how not to be snarky or possibly get some better sleep.
@VINCENTV740293 · Camped on Apr 12, 2025 at Campsite #155
great campsite; easy check-in. Bathrooms/showers available and firewood for purchase on-site.
@MicheleM628FE2 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #60
Everything was great except the weather. It was extremely foggy on Friday, April 11th, and when we arrived at our campsite, it was snowing. We were happy that we had a campervan!! Definitely appreciated the heated bathroom in the morning!
@EdW8451856 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #66
Nice warm water in heated bathrooms was a real bonus. However, the coin showers were very disappointing and we didn't use.
@MelissaC162559 · Camped on Apr 10, 2025 at Campsite #114
The campground was close to what we wanted to do. The bathrooms were very clean and heated, which was nice as it was rainy/snowy while we were there.
@MarkW2201412 · Camped on Apr 7, 2025 at Campsite #200
Site 200 was fine but it contains some asphalt that is falling apart. Wish they would add electric as the generator use by other campers was somewhat bothersome when all the campers around us were using them at the same time, but only during posted generator hours. We use solar and lithium batteries so we do not use a generator. It was very cold at night so I recharging batteries is needed.
@VanessaW854359 · Camped on Apr 7, 2025 at Campsite #201
Friendly staff and clean sites
@DarraBD6BA2C30 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #210
The ranger at Big Meadows campground check-in was so helpful and friendly. We needed a weather forecast for our next destination but couldn't use our cell phones; she looked it up on her computer and printed it for us. The campground was immaculate and bathrooms always clean and well stocked. My first time camping at a national park and it was everything I had hoped.
@SamB6988985 · Camped on Apr 5, 2025 at Campsite #40
This is a beautiful and well kept campground with several hikes right from the campground. And, the meadow at night is magical!
@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #181
Awesome
@JeffO643462914 · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #182
Nice campground with great vies of the mountains. Great hiking right out from your site. AT just steps away and two waterfall hikes
@BrianS9986332 · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #92
Very nice campground. Enjoy going there several time each year. Stayed in A92 a few weeks ago and believe the campground needs to work on slowing down the people that are driving way above the posted speed limit. There are a great deal of kids playing and crossing the roads throughout the campground. Please people slow down!
@DarriusCF65560 · Camped on Apr 1, 2025 at Campsite #180
Awesome views, close to the meadow for stargazing, and the nearby trails were peaceful.
@Debranjan5D261 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #80
As the name suggests, it is very windy. Facilities are excellent with hot water, and a nice location as well. Foraging for wood is allowed, and there is plenty.
@AnneR7760816 · Camped on Mar 29, 2025 at Campsite #182
I always enjoy this campground! The site was clean and ready for us on the first visit of the season. I think the bathrooms were updated since I was there last time too!
@DanielBA792DF6 · Camped on Mar 29, 2025 at Campsite #77
The campground is old, rundown, and very crowded. It is evident everywhere you look that they do a bare amount of maintenance. I wouldn't stay there for more than one night.
@MiloY26C820BB1 · Camped on Mar 29, 2025 at Campsite #122
Great little campground, we managed to fit 1 medium and 1 small tent on sufficiently flat ground in C122.
@JacksonY9A548E · Camped on Mar 29, 2025 at Campsite #199
Amazing! The facilities were clean, and the staff was nice. Other campers were also friendly
@KodyY8040FE4AF · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #135
Sites are too close together. Thats not camping. Thats just sleeping outside. Though they did let me move too a tent site. Which was a bit more spaced out if only by around 15 feet more.
@MelanieP401035 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #230
Wonderful!!! Campground pristine, staff friendly, trails fun and well-maintained. Can't wait to come back.
@RalphM3841796 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #99
We Love the Park, but the Big Meadows campground offers sites with no privacy. We love the park, but can't recommend Big Meadows
@NasimS57CD261C · Camped on Nov 29, 2024 at Campsite #164
Amazing time, park rangers were fantastic.
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