Campsite #53 at Big Meadows Campground, Shenandoah National Park, VA

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Tent Site #53

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Campsite #53 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Accessible, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

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@TamaraW6358906 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #53
Big Meadows Campground is always my go to place to escape to the mountains and by near my favorite hikes. The camp sites are well maintained and have nice showers, nearby well stocked camp store and restaurant. During my last camp, a Park Ranger walked to my site to let me know two programs were soon to start....a talk about Shenandoah Trees at the Amphitheater and to follow the Night Sky at the Meadows. I went to both and learned so much. I have been going to this park for decades and still learned new information and how I can be a part of protecting our trees. I was happy to hear that our Meadows is also in the process of becoming a certified dark sky location. I probably stay at Big Meadows once a month during their open season.
@ReneE838D8F701 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #53
Excellent, well-managed campground, with lots of great hiking trails and ranger programs. We liked the Rapidan hike, especially the chance to cool off at Big Rock Falls. The campground was packed on a weekenddont expect woodsy solitude!but other campers were friendly without being intrusive. Excellent amenities for keeping wildlife at a safe distance, with bear-proof dumpsters as well as, at many sites, large bear-proof food storage boxes. IMPORTANT NOTE: Showers cost $5 for 10 minutes (requiring all quarters, but change machines are available). This is a LOT more than coin-operated showers at other public campgrounds Ive visited.
@TailorH43FCAAC · Camped on Oct 27, 2023 at Campsite #53
10/10. This experience was everything we could have asked for. I was on a road trip with my 11 month old Goldendoodle Kramer and we stayed in Big Meadows for 2 nights. The rangers were very friendly and informative. We had a restaurant and general store just up the hill. The showers were roomie with instant warm water. We even had deer come within 15 feet of the campsite at sundown!!
@KyleighD9271A2 · Camped on Jun 24, 2023 at Campsite #53
The campground itself was great, very easy to navigate and so close to lots of great trails being in the middle of the park! Overall great stay!

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