Shenandoah River State Park Campground

Open — Open year-round for camping. Park grounds open daily 8 a.m. to dusk. Check-in is 4 p.m., checkout is 1 p.m. for campsites.

About

Shenandoah River State Park spans 1,619 acres along 5.2 miles of the South Fork Shenandoah River, offering scenic views of Massanutten Mountain to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east. The park opened in June 1999 and has become a popular destination for families, anglers, and paddlers seeking riverside recreation. The park features two distinct campgrounds serving different camping styles. The RV Campground has 31 sites with water and electric hookups (20, 30, and 50-amp service), with five pull-through sites and 26 back-in sites that can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet. River Right Campground offers 12 walk-in tent sites, some located less than 50 yards from parking, with wagon service to help transport gear. A walk-in group site accommodating up to 30 people is also available. All sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and grills, with centrally located bathhouses providing hot showers. Beyond camping, the park offers 25 miles of multi-use trails open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, plus three car-top boat launches for river access. The riverside day-use area features picnic shelters, and the visitor center includes exhibits on local wildlife and the region's natural history. Fishing is popular along the river frontage, and wadeable access points provide opportunities for anglers. The park is just 8 miles from Front Royal and 15 miles from Luray, making it an accessible getaway in the Shenandoah Valley.

Directions

From Northern Virginia: Take I-66 West to exit 13 (Linden), turn left, then right onto Route 55 West. At the fifth stoplight, turn left onto Route 340 South. Drive 8 miles; park entrance is on the right. From I-81 North: Take exit 300 onto I-66 East, then exit 6 onto Route 340 South through Front Royal, 8 miles to entrance. From I-81 South: Take exit 264, turn right, left at second stoplight onto Route 211 East for 15 miles, exit right onto Route 340 North, drive 12 miles to entrance on left.

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