Luray Caverns
Luray, VA
Huge limestone caverns with the Great Stalacpipe Organ, which taps stalactites to play music.
- Nearest town
- Luray, VA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.6645, -78.4836
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Big Meadows CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Luray Caverns · 221 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Matthews Arm CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Luray Caverns · 165 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Low Water Bridge CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Luray Caverns · 45 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWi-Fi
- Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover15 mi from Luray Caverns · 60 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWi-Fi
- Lewis Mountain CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Luray Caverns · 30 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Shenandoah State Park CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Luray CavernsTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Luray Caverns?
Luray Caverns is in Luray, VA, at GPS 38.6645, -78.4836. It is about 23 mi from Front Royal.
Can you camp near Luray Caverns?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Luray Caverns?
Luray Caverns is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Skyline Drive, Shenandoah.
What is there to see near Luray Caverns?
Places worth a stop nearby: Skyline Drive overlooks (9 mi), Big Meadows, Shenandoah (10 mi), James Madison’s Montpelier (35 mi) and Monticello (45 mi).
When is the best time to visit Luray Caverns?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)