Lewis Mountain Campground

Overview

2026 Closing Date: November 22 Lewis Mountain (mile 57.5), the smallest campground in Shenandoah National Park, appeals to those who want a little more privacy while still staying within a close distance to many of the most popular destinations in the Park, including Big Meadows (7 miles away).

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

30 campsites

Fee

From $30 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

540-999-3500

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lewis Mountain Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bearfence Rock ScrambleHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.3 mi from camp

  MILE 56.4 | Pets are not allowed on this hike. National Park Service

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• Bearfence ViewpointHike · 1 Hour · 1.3 mi from camp

  MILE 56.4 | Pets are not allowed on this hike. National Park Service

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.1 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 533.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.1 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• South River Falls Observation PointHike · 1-2 Hours · 4.3 mi from camp

  MILE 62.7 | From the South River Picnic Grounds, this hike leads you through a verdant forest alive with a wide variety of plant and animal life to a stone-walled observation point… National Park Service

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• Mill Prong - Laurel Prong LoopHike · 7-8 Hours · 4.8 mi from camp

  MILE 52.8 | A circuit hike to Camp Rapidan, the rustic getaway of President Herbert Hoover and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Blue Ridge Hills & HollowsBike ride · 1-8 Hours · 9.8 mi from camp

  The Blue Ridge Hills & Hollows Bikepacking Route is a 300-mile cycling experience that connects eight memorials honoring displaced Blue Ridge communities. National Park Service

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• Blue Ridge Hills & HollowsBike ride · 1-8 Hours · 9.8 mi from camp

  The Blue Ridge Hills & Hollows Bikepacking Route is a 300-mile cycling experience that connects eight memorials honoring displaced Blue Ridge communities. National Park Service

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• Blue Ridge Hills & HollowsBike ride · 1-8 Hours · 9.8 mi from camp

  The Blue Ridge Hills & Hollows Bikepacking Route is a 300-mile cycling experience that connects eight memorials honoring displaced Blue Ridge communities. National Park Service

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• Massanutten Pink LoopBike ride · 5.6 mi long · 14.2 mi from camp

  "The Pink loop features some of the most technical riding in the system. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Lewis MountainPeak · 3,566 ft · 0.4 mi from camp

  A peak along Lewis Mountain Trail.

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• Bearfence MountainPeak · 3,553 ft · 1.1 mi from camp

  A peak along Bearfence Mountain Trail.

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• The Oaks OverlookViewpoint · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• The Point OverlookViewpoint · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Big Creek FallsWaterfall · 1.9 mi from camp

  A 151-foot waterfall.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Massanutten Resort Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 15.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.