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Loft Mountain Campground

VA · Shenandoah National Park

Loft Mountain Campground is generally easy to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in October (5/10) and eases to its lowest in June (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May3
  6. Jun2
  7. Jul2
  8. Aug3
  9. Sep4
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov4
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (October), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

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.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 electric sites
  • 44 tent-only sites
  • 157 RV sites
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 55 ft

Activities: DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, CAMPING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Loft Mountain Campground?

$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. 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.

Location

Where it is