Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Looking for the best camping in Shenandoah National Park? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Shenandoah National Park. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Camping Spots in and near Shenandoah National Park
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Wardensville, West Virginia
Tibbet Knob via Wolf Gap
5.03.17 mi / 702 ft gainPark for free at Wolf Gap Campground and cross the road where you will pass some picnic tables and campsites. Follow the signs to the yellow-blazed Tibbet Knob trail. In half a mile, there is a little path to a summit on your left where you can catch a glimpse of Mill Mountain and Big Schloss. ...Read more -
Wardensville, West Virginia
Camp at Wolf Gap
5.0Wolf Gap is a FREE year round campground located just outside of Woodstock, VA. It is a great base camp for several scenic hikes like the Tibbet Knob trail (trailhead is just across the road) and the popular Big Schloss trail (trailhead begins at campsite number 9) -- super convenient if you hav...Read more -
Bentonville, Virginia
Hike the Shenandoah River State Park Loop
5.08 mi / 650 ft gainShenandoah River State Park is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The park is full of well-maintained trails great for hiking and mountain biking. The trails both parallel the banks of the river as it snakes through the Shenandoah Valley and through the rolling hills, which provides...Read more -
Amherst, Virginia
Mount Pleasant Loop
4.65.98 mi / 1427 ft gainFrom the Mount Pleasant Parking Area, take the blue blazed Pompey Mountain Trail that is just beyond the horse gate. As it's a loop, you can start at either entrance, but I prefer heading left to get the longer leg of the hike before the summit (always better to have an easy journey down in the a...Read more -
Goshen, Virginia
Hike Goshen Pass
4.35.6 mi / 1200 ft gainThe parking for the trailhead is down an unmarked gravel/dirt road about 1.5 miles upriver from the Virginia Wayside rest area on Route 39 West. You'll see the swing bridge out across the river and the road will be immediately after this on your right. The road goes back about 200 yards to the pa...Read more -
Wardensville, West Virginia
White Rocks Loop, George Washington NF
4.59.26 mi / 1690 ft gainThe trail begins near the upper parking area next to a closed gate. If you park in the lower parking area, you'll have to walk about .3 miles up the road to get to this gate. Start out on the forest service (FS) orange-blazed trail, following it for about a quarter mile. From there head onto Old...Read more