Dundo Group Campground
Closed — Permanently closed for camping due to water safety concerns. Group camping has been relocated to Loft Mountain Campground. Picnic grounds remain open with vault toilet available, but fires of any kind are prohibited.
From Recreation.gov
Dundo Campground is permanently closed. Group sites has been moved to Loft Mountain Campground.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 10 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 2500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.
About
Dundo Group Campground is located at milepost 83.7 along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, with the Appalachian Trail passing directly through the site. The campground previously featured three large, grassy group tent sites shaded by native oaks and mature pines, accommodating groups of 7 to 20 people. The southern end of the area is a picnic ground and the northern end was the campground. Due to water safety concerns identified by the Virginia Department of Health with the raw water source, the campground is permanently closed for camping as of February 2024. The water system had not provided potable water for several years, and VDH determined that water could no longer be provided even with signage warning users. As a result, all group camping has been moved to Loft Mountain Campground at mile 79.5, which now offers additional group sites. The Dundo picnic grounds remain open to visitors, with a vault toilet available. However, fires of any kind, including charcoal, are prohibited due to the lack of water. The area still provides access to excellent hiking opportunities on the Appalachian Trail, Doyles River Trail, and many other popular trails in Shenandoah's South District.
Directions
From the Washington, D.C. metro area, travel west on Interstate 66 to exit 43A. Take US Highway 29 south approximately 55 miles to Ruckersville, Virginia, then take US Highway 33 west to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Swift Run Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive south approximately 18 miles and turn left into the Dundo area. From Richmond, Virginia, travel west on Interstate 64 to exit 99 for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Take Skyline Drive north approximately 22 miles and turn right into the Dundo area.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Loft Mountain Campground 2.9mi
- Lewis Mountain Campground 19mi
- Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter 26mi
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah 25mi
- Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping 27mi
- Sherando Lake Group Camp 27mi
- Hone Quarry Campground 27mi
- North River Campground 27mi
- Todd Lake Campground 28mi
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (540) 999-3500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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