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Shenandoah National ParkVisitors enjoying their lunch outside at the Big Meadows picnic area.
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Shenandoah National Park
Camping
 
Campsites amidst the green forest in Shenandoah's popular Big Meadows Campground.
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Campsite at Big Meadows Campground.
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Campgrounds

There are four campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park.

Mathews Arm (mile 22.1)
Big Meadows (mile 51.2)
Lewis Mountain (mile 57.5) 
Loft Mountain (mile 79.5)

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A backcountry camper sets up her campsite.
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Backcountry Camping

Most of Shenandoah National Park, including its wilderness, is open to backcountry camping.

A free permit is required for backcountry camping.

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A camper assembles her campsite in Shenandoah's backcountry.
Backcountry Camping
Backcountry and Wilderness camping information.
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Make campground reservations online
Go to www.recreation.gov
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Unwanted Pest - Emerald ash borer (EAB) - Don't bring firewood in.
Firewood Notice
Help keep pests out - Don't bring firewood in.
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Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace
Take care of your park learn about LNT
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A closeup view of the delicate pink blooms of Mountain Laurel  

Did You Know?
Although it is native to the Blue Ridge Mountains, much of the beautiful mountain laurel you see blooming along Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive in June was planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
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Last Updated: December 11, 2007 at 08:06 EST