Campsite #196 at Big Meadows Campground, Shenandoah National Park, VA

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Campsite #196

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Drive-In 6 people
50 ft Back-in
2 fair
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Campsite #196 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 50ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (8)

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@BillE4427976 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #196
We love to come to Big Meadows to kick back and relax. We had a great trip this year and our final week was at Big Meadows. Besides all the great features, there were three things that were a little bothersome this year. The cost of the showers had increased a lot. There was a long power outage which was bad for the lodge. We always make a point to eat a meal there one night and a lunch up at the visitor center grill. At the campground I could hear the generator noise at night that kept the freezers going at the lodge. Not their fault. We ended up going to Skyland for dinner, and we did eat lunch at the grill. An annoying thing that seems to keep happening at campgrounds across the country is people setting off their car alarms, especially in the middle of the night. Not much Big Meadows could have done about the noise issues but the five dollar shower cost seemed to be a lot. They do keep the showers clean and they are nice showers with plenty of hot water. Big Meadows has wonderful sights and hikes all around. A few minor things would not keep us from going back. We were happy to see the cabin unit that burned at the Lodge being rebuilt. From the outside it looked great.
@KennyG7850767 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #196
Great place! Clean and great staff!
@DixieM6574A03E · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #196
Great location, clean facilities, nice staff . Love Big Meadows campground!
@BryanB5307707 · Camped on Apr 10, 2024 at Campsite #196
Camping was great. Park rangers at the campground check in not so much.
@NickM4938843 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #196
Spacious campsites with plenty of privacy. Great location with a short drive to a wide variety of hiking trails
@AmieW8134612 · Camped on Oct 28, 2022 at Campsite #196
Arrived at 8:50pm on a Friday night- check in attendants were kind and informative. Site was level, bathrooms were clean w/hot water. Hiked Old Rag on Saturday - 90 min drive to the trailhead. Print/screen shot your day-use ticket and park entry pass ahead of time
@AnneM257 · Camped on Oct 29, 2021 at Campsite #196
Some nice hiking trails near and around campground.
@DanW784 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #196
Hi I’m 62 years old been to big meadows all but one year since I was around 25. Just love the cool air and nice campground.

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