Campsite #173 at Big Meadows Campground, Shenandoah National Park, VA

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Campsite #173

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Drive-In 6 people
25 ft Pull-through
2 fair
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Campsite #173 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-through parking, 25ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@artb3043424 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #173
Great views, adequate facilities and really quiet.
@JamieR1759946 · Camped on May 7, 2024 at Campsite #173
This is a beautiful campground. Sites are wooded and lovely, not to mention the Appalachain trail runs right through it, access to excellent hiking.
@AshleyW8510592 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #173
Shared site was a little less than ideal but thats what you sign up for if you take that risk! Had a good time. Very dog friendly, lots of trails. Fantastic views. Had bear boxes which are always nice. Will be back!
@KarenG8DB322EA · Camped on Jun 4, 2023 at Campsite #173
This is a beautiful park and plenty of trails for hiking. Lots of wildlife around. Just a great place to see nature.
@KristiM733 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #173
Camp ground is beautiful. More options than most National park campgrounds. Food options,
Showers are nice. Deer everywhere. But my main issue is the customer service in food options at camp store/carry out and lodge. Went into campstore expecting old diner for breakfast and asked worker- do you serve breakfast? She harshly and rudely said no, and started to walk away. I then said “does the lodge”. She said yes. Good customer service would of said no we dont serve breakfast but lodge does. Then I inquired to camp store cashier..i said “you guys used to have a diner here for breakfast right?” And her answer was “we all used to walk around without masks on too at some point”. Not exaggerating, that was her rude, undermining tone. Her response could of simply been “we closed the diner because of covid”. Went to lodge for breakfast but got there 2 mins before breakfast ended so they refused to sit us. Which wouldn’t of been a big deal but considering the rude service i got at campstore that just added to it. Staff is on defense and rude. I know working with public can be hard, but don’t attack simple people asking basic questions. Never tried to spend any additional time at stores or restaurants after that. Avoid the workers, go for the wildlife and beauty of park.
@DrewH668 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #173
Problems reserveing site E175. Supervisor Hazel was extremely helpful so my family could stay at sites 173 and 175. Always enjoyable!
@KristyF680 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #173
Beautiful weather, clean campsite, easy to navigate campground, well located for hiking.

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