Lewis Mountain Campground

Lewis Mountain is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. This small, secluded campground offers 30 campsites. A picnic area is provided, as well as conveniences like flush toilets, showers and a camp store, which create a comfortable camping experience. WIFI and cell phone reception are limited. Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness. Lewis Mountain is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park and is 7 miles from the Byrd Visitor Center; Big Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, is an ideal nearby attraction. Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals thriving in the park. The campground sits right off the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with stunning views from any of its 75 scenic overlooks. The park spans 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge in the southern Appalachians, rising above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. The scenery never disappoints, with a stunning array of colors in the fall and a blanket of bright wildflowers in the spring, and this green and shady campground is a wilderness paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Two visitor centers with bookstores and exhibits are located in the park, at milepost 5 and milepost 51. Byrd Visitor Center, 7 miles north, has concession managed restaurants, gift shops, ranger programs and lodging facilities, and Big Meadows Lodge and Restaurant is located nearby.