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Big Meadows, Shenandoah – Bathroom at Big Meadows Campground Shenandoah 2022-06-19 12-20-55 1📷 G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0

Big Meadows, Shenandoah

Luray, VA

Nature

An open highland meadow on Skyline Drive where deer graze at dusk, with a lodge, camping and short trails to waterfalls.

Nearest town
Luray, VA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
38.5286, -78.4400

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Skyline Drive, Shenandoah – a scenic view of mountains and trees in the fallPhoto by Venkatesan P on Unsplash
SD
National park loops

Skyline Drive, Shenandoah

121 mi6 stops2 days

Nearby

Luray Caverns – a cave filled with lots of cave like formationsPhoto by An Pham on Unsplash
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Luray Caverns

Luray, VA
Skyline Drive overlooks – Gold Skyline Drive - HDR (15643840808)© Nicolas Raymond from Bethesda, Maryland, USA · CC BY 2.0
Views

Skyline Drive overlooks

Luray, VA
James Madison’s Montpelier – Montpelier (Orange, Virginia), James Madison home at Sunset© Jennifer Glass · CC BY-SA 3.0
History

James Madison’s Montpelier

Orange, VA
Monticello 01© Smash the Iron Cage · CC BY-SA 4.0
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History

Monticello

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Campsites nearby

  • Big Meadows CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from Big Meadows, Shenandoah · 221 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from Big Meadows, Shenandoah · 60 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Matthews Arm CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Big Meadows, Shenandoah · 165 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Low Water Bridge CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Big Meadows, Shenandoah · 45 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Loft Mountain CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Big Meadows, Shenandoah
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Shenandoah State Park CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Big Meadows, Shenandoah
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Big Meadows, Shenandoah?

Big Meadows, Shenandoah is in Luray, VA, at GPS 38.5286, -78.4400. It is about 24 mi from Harrisonburg.

Can you camp near Big Meadows, Shenandoah?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Big Meadows Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Big Meadows, Shenandoah?

Big Meadows, Shenandoah is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Skyline Drive, Shenandoah.

What is there to see near Big Meadows, Shenandoah?

Places worth a stop nearby: Luray Caverns (10 mi), Skyline Drive overlooks (11 mi), James Madison’s Montpelier (26 mi) and Monticello (36 mi).

When is the best time to visit Big Meadows, Shenandoah?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Part of these destinations

Skyline Drive