Peak fall color mid-October — among the best foliage drives in America
Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park
Best fall foliage on the East Coast. Deer in camp every evening.
Luray, VA4.6 (2870)3,586 ft
The most popular campground on Skyline Drive, set in the largest meadow in Shenandoah. Deer graze the meadow at dusk, the drive offers 75 overlooks with Appalachian views, and the area has some of the best fall foliage on the East Coast.
Best For
FamiliesHikersPhotographersFall Foliage SeekersAppalachian Trail Hikers
Site Types
TentRV (no hookups)
Amenities
Flush Toilets
Showers
Camp Store
Dump Station
Amphitheater
Laundry
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Season
Year-round (limited winter)
Max/site
6 people
Known Issues
Peak season (Oct foliage) is extremely crowded. No hookups. Bears present — use food storage boxes. Skyline Drive 35mph limit slows travel significantly.
Cancellation Policy
Recreation.gov standard policy applies.