Big Meadows Campground Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Park Emergency Number (800) 732-0911
07/06
Big Meadows Campground
Park Information recording: (540) 999-3500 or online at www.nps.gov/shen
Welcome to Big Meadows Campground! Camping in Shenandoah National Park can be a fun and rewarding
experience. Remember that you are sharing this space with plants, animals, and other campers. Consideration
is important.
CAMPING
Big Meadows accepts reservations during peak seasons, and operates on a first-come,
first-served basis in early spring and late fall. Reservations can be made up to 5 months
in advance by calling the National Park Reservation Service at 1-800-365-CAMP. Check
out by 12:00 noon. When sites are available, you may self register by following posted
directions at campground office. Camping fees are non-refundable and camping is limited
to 14 consecutive days per year.
CAMPSITES
Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire grate, and parking area. Electric and
water hookups are not available. Campsites are limited to 6 people and 2 vehicles
(including trailer) per site. Vehicles must stay on paved areas. There are walk-in sites for
tents. Walk-in tent sites include parking for two vehicles. Respect the area by not trenching
your tent or putting nails in trees. Be sure to leave something on your site at all times to
show occupancy.
CAMPFIRES
You may gather dead wood that is down on the ground. Don't cut, saw, or break any
standing trees, dead or alive. Fires are allowed only in grates. Never leave fires or hot
coals unattended and be sure they are extinguished completely.
FOOD STORAGE,
WILDLIFE, AND
PRESERVATION
THIS IS BEAR COUNTRY and deer, raccoons, and skunks are year-round residents.
Store your food out of their reach. Put food (including pet food), coolers, and utensils in
your vehicle, a food storage bin, or on a food storage pole. It is illegal to feed the animals.
Never feed, frighten, or disturb deer or other wildlife. Leave wildflowers, artifacts,
and all resources for others to enjoy. All plants, animals, artifacts, and other natural
resources are protected by law in national parks.
SANITATION
Wash dishes at your site, not in restrooms. Wastewater/gray water must be disposed of in
the utility sinks in restrooms. Please strain food particles from water and dispose of them in
campground trashcans, not in sink drain. Sewage and wastewater from trailers and
recreation vehicles must be emptied at the dump station, which is located .25 mile from the
campground. Water is a precious and limited resource, especially on top of the mountain;
use it wisely.
CAMPSTORE,
LAUNDRY, &
SHOWERS
Shenandoah National Park operates the campgrounds. ARAMARK, the official park
concessioner, operates the showers, laundry, and campstore. Showers, washers, and
dryers take quarters. Wastewater treatment is an expensive undertaking in Shenandoah
National Park. Your quarters help return clean water to the park environment.
VEHICLES &
BICYCLES
All roads in the campground are one way and the speed limit is 10 mph. Be sure to keep
motorcycles, vehicles, and trailers on paved areas. Remove wide mirrors when trailers are
unhitched. Bicycles are permitted on paved roads only. Additional parking is located
beyond campsite A104 near the showers.
RECREATION
Be sure to check the schedule of ranger-conducted activities. Visitor centers have exhibits,
maps, publications, and hiking information. They are located at mile 4.6, mile 51, and mile
79.5. Skates, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, fireworks, and all weapons are prohibited.
Generators may be used from 8-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m.
to 6:00 a.m. Pets must be on a leash 6 feet or less. Do not leave pets unattended and
clean up after them.
EMERGENCIES
Contact rangers at the registration station or the campground hosts at Sites A57 or I218. If
they are not available, use the pay phone at the showers to call 1-800-732-0911. The
nearest hospital is located in Harrisonburg, 15 miles south on Skyline Drive, then 22 miles
west on U.S. 33.
Big Meadows Campground
10 mph
E175
E177
E173
E176
E174
E180
E179
E172
W
I222
I219 I220 1220
E183
I224 E181
HOST
E182
1221
I221
1218
I218
E185
E184
1223
I223
1226
I226
W
H211 H212
E186
E187
I225
1228
I228
W
E188
H213
G204
I227
G205
1230
I230
H214
W
I229
F198
G206
F199
H215
I231
F200
G207
F201
H216
G208
H217
A102
E197
G209
E189
F202
A101 E196
W
G210
E195
A99
F203
A103
Picnic
Picnic Area
Area
Overflow
Parking
A104
D144
Laundry,
Wood, Ice,
Phone,
Showers
D142
D145
A58
2
5
9
C132
C129
13
B110
18-26
20-26
Tents Only
D160
C136
D170
D161 D164 D166 D168
C138
A75
A73
C141
C135
C137 C139
A71
C140
W
A70
27-34
B114
B119 B120
Tents Only
B116 B118
B115
A64
B117
A65
A66
A68
A69
A67
27
28
D171
D169
D162 D163 D165 D167
C134
45-53
Tents Only
A83
A85
A87
A80
W
A79
42
39
A72
A74
41
40
38
34
30
36
32
31
22
23
37
29
25
26
Story of the Forest Trail
(No pets on this trail)
Host Sites: A57 & I218 (in season)
To Byrd Visitor Center,
Skyline Drive
Accessible
Phones
Restrooms
Ranger Station
Showers
Appalachian Trail
Amphitheater
Bear Poles
Recycle & Dumpster
W
44
35
33
Water Supply
Your campground fees help to maintain this campground and other facilities in Shenandoah National Park.
4
45
35-44
Tents Only
A76
48
47
A78
A77
50
49
21
24
19
W
B113
A63
20
18
B112
B111
A62
16
17
C133
B109
15
D158
A89
D159
A84
51
A81
A82
C131
B107
8-17
8-19
Tents Only
14
C127
A61
11
D157
A88 A86
A91
C130
B108
A60
12
C128
B106
10
To Big
Meadows
Lodge
D156
B105
W
8
D155
C126
6
A93
D153
A90
52
E191
E192
E193
A92
A95
D154
C125
4
7
D152
C124
1-7
Tents Only
A96
D151
D150
E190
E194
A94
D149
C123
Registration A59
1
Station
A98
D148
D147
D143
C121
C122
HOST
A57
3
D146
53
A97
A100
Trail To Lodge
E178
43