US Forest ServiceFree
Shenandoah Backcountry VA
Shenandoah NP, Luray VA, Virginia🗓 Year-round
About this site
NPS backcountry camping in Shenandoah NP. Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail, black bears, deer.
Activities
BackpackingHikingWildlife watching
Amenities
Dispersed camping
Site types
Tent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Stay limit
- 2 nights per site
- Rating
- 4.7
- Coordinates
- 38.5834, -78.4534
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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