Lewis Mountain Campground

Shenandoah National Park — hiking

Location: Elkton, VA, VA

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (23 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app .

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lewis-mountain-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Lewis Mountain offers 30 tent sites at $30/night in Shenandoah National Park with basic amenities including flush toilets and showers. The campground provides access to the Appalachian Trail and over 500 miles of hiking trails, earning a 4.7/5 rating from 233 campers.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, and Eastern Copperhead present in the area within 8km.

Insider tips for Lewis Mountain Campground: Arrive early during peak season—campground has only 30 sites on first-come, first-served basis Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to pay via QR code, as cellular service may be limited Access to Appalachian Trail across from site 3 and from site 16

Skip Lewis Mountain Campground if: No hookups available at sites. Solo female travelers—one review reported concerning behavior from male staff toward female guests.

Best time to visit Lewis Mountain Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Big Meadows Campground — Shenandoah National Park (Luray, VA), Loft Mountain Campground (Elkton, VA), Camp Roosevelt (Fort Valley, VA), Mathews Arm Campground (Luray, VA).