Operating Dates & Hours

 

*Closed when Skyline Drive is closed for severe weather

Facility Skyline Drive Mile 2025 Opening 2025 Closing Comments
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Park Store 4.6 April 11 TBD 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Fri - Sun)
CLOSED (Mon - Thurs)
Byrd Visitor Center & Park Store 51 Year-round TBD 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Thurs - Mon)
CLOSED (Tues - Wed)
 
*There is only one gas station within Shenandoah National Park. Plan accordingly.
Concessionaire hours vary. For current hours visit our concessionaire's website.
Facility Skyline Drive Mile 2025 Opening Date 2025 Closing Date Comments
Elkwallow Wayside 24 Gift Shop/Campstore April 11,
Food Service May 2
November 9 Food services, gifts, and supplies
Skyland 41.7 and 42.5 April 7 November 30 Lodging, gifts, grab'n go, dining, tap room
Skyland Stables 41.7 and 42.5 May 2 October 26 Reservations required; 540-999-2213
Big Meadows Lodge 51.2 May 5 November 9 Lodging, gifts, grab'n go, dining, tap room
Big Meadows Wayside 51.2 Gift Shop/Campstore March 26,
Food Service April 25
November 30 Grab'n go food, gifts, groceries, camping supplies, fuel*
Lewis Mountain Cabins and Campstore 57.5 Campstore March 26,
Lodging April 11
November 30 Lodging, gifts, and camping supplies
Loft Mountain Wayside 79.5 Gift Shop April 17,
Food Service May 2
November 2 Gifts and snacks
Loft Mountain Campstore 79.5 April 30 October 26 Food, gifts, camping supplies
 
Facility Skyline Drive
Mile
2025 Opening 2025 Closing Comments
Mathews Arm 22.2 April 30 November 3 Campsites by reservation and first-come, first-served.
Big Meadows 51.2 March 26 November 29 Campsites by reservation only.
Lewis Mountain 57.5 March 26 November 29 First-come, first-served only.
Loft Mountain 79.5 April 30 November 3 Campsites by reservation and first-come, first-served.
 

Facility Skyline Drive Mile 2024 Opening Comments
Dickey Ridge 4.7 Open year-round
Elkwallow 24.1 Open year-round
Pinnacles 36.7 Open year-round
Big Meadows 51.2 Open year-round
Lewis Mountain 57.5 Open year-round (Closed to vehicular traffic after December 1)
South River 62.8 Open year-round
Water is not available. Fires and grills are not permitted.
Dundo 83.7 Open year-round
Water is not available. Fires and grills are not permitted.

Last updated: March 24, 2025

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Mailing Address:

Shenandoah National Park
3655 U.S. Highway 211 East

Luray, VA 22835

Phone:

540 999-3500
Emergency Phone: 1-800-732-0911

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