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Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (Va): how hard is it to reserve?
Shenandoah National Park · National Park Service · Stanley, VA
As of Oct 10, 2026, 72% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (Va) over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 42% of weeknights. Weekends are much harder than weekdays here — shifting a trip to Sunday–Thursday is the easiest way to get a site. In the next 30 days, 24 of 30 dates have at least one open site (1,395 open site-nights in total; 4,437 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 99% | 0 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 94% | 20 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 50% | 90 | 78 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 20% | 135 | 131 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 56 | 72% | 42% | 24 |
About Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (Va)
- 215 campsites (215 listed in availability data)
- $30–$75 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 2,362 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Hammock
- Activities: Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Visitor Center, Hiking, Camping, Biking, Birding, Berry Picking, Backpacking, Evening Programs
Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of Shenandoah National Park, the Big Meadows Campground is the ideal spot for an outdoor family getaway.For facility specific information, please call (540) 999-3231.This expansive campground offers more than 200 campsites, including sites that can accommodate larger groups. Picnic areas are provided, as well as conveniences like flush toilets, showers and a dump station which creates a comfortable camping experience. There is limited WIFI access at the Byrd Visitor Center and Big Meadows Lodge. Cell phone reception is available at the Amphitheathe…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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Other campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Mountain Campground Shenandoah National Park | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Mathews Arm Campground Shenandoah National Park | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend (Wv) Monongahela National Forest | WV | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Seneca Shadows Monongahela National Forest | WV | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Oak Ridge Campground Prince William Forest Park | VA | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Spruce Knob Lake Monongahela National Forest | WV | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Robert W Craig Jennings Randolph Lake | WV | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |