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.
Why camp here
Don’t miss: Deer in the meadow at sunset
RVs & rigs: RV sites (no hookups)
What’s here
- Dark Hollow Falls
- Skyline Drive overlooks
- Lewis Falls
- Black bears & deer
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