Campground · VA
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 9 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in October (7/10) and eases to its lowest in March (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (October), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 1 water hookups
- 50 tent-only sites
- 173 RV sites
- 6 accessible sites
- Max RV length 70 ft
Activities: DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING, BIRDING, BERRY PICKING, BACKPACKING, EVENING PROGRAMS, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, INFORMATION SITE, SCENIC DRIVE, STAR GAZING
How much does it cost to camp at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)?
All campsites at Big Meadows are 100% reservation only and must be reserved in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov. Campsites will be released in waves, The majority of sites can be reserved up to 6 months out. Other sites will be released 2 weeks prior to your arrival date and the remaining sites released 4 days prior to your arrival date. $30.00 per night/per site. $15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass. Must present pass/ID upon check-in. Group sites are $75 per night/per site. plus recreation.gov administrative fees with reservation.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.