Lewis Mountain Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens March 26 for the season and operates through late fall. First-come, first-served only with self-registration on site.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

2:00 AM — 10:00 AM

* 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

Lewis Mountain Campground sits at mile 57.5 on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, offering a more intimate camping experience as the park's smallest campground with just 30 sites. The green and shady campground appeals to visitors who want privacy while remaining within easy reach of the park's major facilities and popular hiking trails. Big Meadows and the Byrd Visitor Center are located approximately 7 miles north. The campground operates on a self-registration, first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations accepted. Visitors must physically arrive at the campground to claim and pay for a site using a QR code and the Recreation.gov mobile app. The facility includes 3 pull-through sites and 27 back-in sites that can accommodate most RVs and tow vehicles, though no electric or water hookups are available. Seasonal amenities include flush toilets, coin-operated showers, potable water, a camp store, laundry facilities, and food storage lockers to protect against bears and other wildlife. The campground provides convenient access to over 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah National Park, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with black bears, deer, wild turkey, and numerous bird species inhabiting the area. The stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery offers vibrant fall colors and spring wildflowers throughout the season.

Directions

Lewis Mountain is the closest campground for those entering Shenandoah National Park through Swift Run Entrance Station at Elkton on US 33. From Richmond, travel west on I-64 to Charlottesville, take US-29 North, turn left onto US-33 West, and follow 14 miles to the park entrance. Once on Skyline Drive, travel north from Swift Run Gap about 8 miles to Lewis Mountain Campground at mile 57.5.