Mountain camping · Virginia
Big Meadows Campground
Skyline Drive’s wildlife-filled high meadow
SettingMountain
StateVirginia
Best seasonLate spring & fall
ReserveRecreation.gov
The most popular campground in Shenandoah, set in a wildflower meadow along Skyline Drive where deer graze at dusk. Waterfalls and Blue Ridge views in every direction.
Don’t missDeer in the meadow at sunset
RVs & rigsRV sites (no hookups)
What’s here
- Dark Hollow Falls
- Skyline Drive overlooks
- Lewis Falls
- Black bears & deer
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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