Lewis Mountain Campground
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 30 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Amenities & rules
| Fees | Payment is made via Scan & Pay or self-registration envelope. $30.00 per night/per site. $15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass. |
This small, seculded campground offers 30 campsites. A picnic areas is provided, as well as conveniences like flush toilets, showers and a camp store which creates a comfortable camping experience. There is limited WIFI and cell phone reception.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.4356° N, 78.4781° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app.
- Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Big Meadows Campstore ↗ | 6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Road Trip Camping ↗ | 24.5 mi |
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Lewis Mountain Campground, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Public land it sits in
Shenandoah Wilderness begins about 8.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.7 miShenandoah Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 79,579 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
Shenandoah National Park spans 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. The scenery at Lewis Mountain Campground never disappoints, with a stunning array of colors in the fall and a blanket of bright wildflowers in the spring. This green and shady campground is a wilderness paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation
Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness. Lewis Mountain is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park and is 7 miles away from the Byrd Visitors Center and Big Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, is an ideal nearby attraction. Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals thriving in the park. The campground is also located right off the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are visible from any of the 75 scenic overlooks.
Nearby
Two visitor centers with bookstores and exhibits are located in the park (milepost 5 and milepost 51). Byrd Visitor Center is 7 miles north where there are concession managed restaurants, gift shops, ranger programs and lodging facilities. Big Meadows Lodge and Restaurant is located near the Byrd Visitor Center.
Guidebooks for Shenandoah National Park
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- Appalachian Trail Guide To Shenandoah National Park With Side TrailsJohn Hedrick, 2024Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lewis Mountain Campground?
No. Lewis Mountain Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Lewis Mountain Campground?
Payment is made via Scan & Pay or self-registration envelope. $30.00 per night/per site. $15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass.
How many sites does Lewis Mountain Campground have?
32 sites, including 30 standard sites without power.
Source: Site mix
Are there showers or a dump station at Lewis Mountain Campground?
A picnic areas is provided, as well as conveniences like flush toilets, showers and a camp store which creates a comfortable camping experience.
Source: Amenities & rules
What is there to do at Lewis Mountain Campground?
Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Lewis Mountain Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (6.8 mi), Loft Mountain Campground (16.6 mi), and Camp Roosevelt (20.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Lewis Mountain Campground in?
Lewis Mountain Campground is a Shenandoah National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Shenandoah National Park