Photo: NPS Photo / Neal Lewis

Lewis Mountain Campground

30 sites · $30 · First come, first served · RVs OK

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First come, first served$30 / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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30Sites

30First come

$30Per night

YesRVs

Reservations

Lewis Mountain Campground operates on a self-registration, first-come, first-serve basis. There are no reservable sites. Please follow the posted directions to register once arriving at the campground.

Fees

Standard Campsite (Nonelectric) A standard, nonelectric campsite for tent or RV (motorhome, pop-up, or 5th-wheel). Standard campsites are limited to six people (or 1 immediate family) per site and one RV.	$30.00

Season & hours

Lewis Mountain Campground is open during the spring, summer, and fall. Opening and closing dates vary from year to year and are subject to change at any time. Camping is NOT permitted in the campgrounds when they are closed.

⛔ Closed in Winter: Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 25, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers · Coin-Operated - Seasonal
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · seasonal
Camp store · seasonal
Firewood for sale · seasonal
Ice for sale · seasonal
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed
Trailers	Allowed
RV notes	Lewis Mountain Campground features 3 pull-through and 27 back-in sites which can handle most RVs and a tow vehicle. Although electric and water hookups are not available, potable water is available and limited generator use is permitted (see regulations). There is no dump station at Lewis Mountain; sewage and wastewater from trailers and RVs must be emptied at the dump station at Big Meadows Campground (mile 51.2), approximately 7 miles north.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	To help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, visitors must only use USDA-certified firewood (signified by the USDA stamp on packaging), which can be purchased in the Park. Dead wood may also be used if it is gathered from the ground in the Park; do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dead or alive, for firewood. Fires are only allowed in Park-provided fire grates. You must fully extinguish your fire before leaving the area, even for a short amount of time. To do this, simply douse the fire with water and stir with a stick. Repeat this until you no longer feel warmth coming from the fire grate. Camping and backpacking stoves are permitted, but the use of charcoal grills is prohibited.
Wheelchair	Two ADA accessible sites are available for wheelchair access. Showers and laundry facilities are also wheelchair accessible.
ADA	Two accessible sites are available at Lewis Mountain Campground. Accessible shower and laundry facilities are also available.

Getting there

361 Lewis Mountain Entrance Road, Shenandoah, VA 22827

Lewis Mountain is the closest campground for those entering Shenandoah National Park through Swift Run Entrance Station (Elkton, US 33). From Richmond, Virginia: travel west on I-64 to Charlottesville. Take exit to US-29 North. Turn left onto US-33 West, and follow 14 miles to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Once on Skyline Drive, travel north from Swift Run Gap about eight miles to Lewis Mountain Campground (mile 57.5).

Contact

(540) 999-3500 · shen_info@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Shenandoah

Big Meadows221 sites · $30–$75 · Reservations · RVs OK Loft Mountain207 sites · $30 · Reservable + first come · RVs OK Mathews Arm165 sites · $30–$75 · Reservable + first come · RVs OK

About Lewis Mountain

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). Lewis Mountain Campground operates on a self-registration, first-come, first-serve basis. There are no reservable sites. Please follow the posted directions to register once arriving at the campground.

Photos

A paved road branches off at the entrance to a campground, with cabins in the distance. — · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Thu, Nov 12

Overnight

46°F

Partly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

54°F

Chance Light Rain

Thu, Nov 12

Night

34°F

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Day

40°F

Mostly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

32°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

39°F

Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

31°F

Mostly Clear

Sun, Nov 15

Day

42°F

Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Shenandoah National Park has four very distinct seasons. Spring typically brings mild temperatures, rain, and wildflowers. Summer brings lush green forests, but can be hot and very humid. Fall follows with cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage. Winter can bring snow and ice. The mountain is usually 10°F cooler than the valley below. Always check the forecast, dress in layers, and be prepared.

Rules

Stays are limited to 30 days. Checkout time is noon. Camping fees must be paid within one (1) hour of occupying a site. Be sure to clip your camping pass to your site post to show occupancy. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generators may be used from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. From opening until April 14, and October 15 through the end of the season, generator hours are extended to 9 p.m. for the purpose of generating heat. Generator use is prohibited in sites designated as “generator-free” and in group sites. Bear, deer, raccoons, and skunks are year-round residents of Shenandoah. Food, garbage, equipment used to prepare or store food, and all scented items must be kept in a locked vehicle or storage locker when not being actively used. It is illegal to feed or disturb wildlife.

Trails near camp

🥾 Lewis Mountain Campground Trail 0.2 mi
🥾 Lewis Mtn East Trail 0.4 mi
🥾 Lewis Mountain Picnic Ground Trail - LSPG999SF002 0.1 mi
🥾 Lewis Mountain Picnic Ground Trail - LSPG999SF003 0.1 mi
🥾 Bearfence Hut Campsite Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Bearfence Loop Trail 0.6 mi
🥾 Devils Ditch Hunter Access Trail 1 mi
🥾 Pocosin Hollow Trail 2.6 mi
🥾 Entry Run Trail 2.4 mi
🥾 Slaughter/Conway Connector Trail 0.3 mi
🥾 Powell Mtn Trail 3.6 mi
🥾 AT Access-Bald Face Mountain 0.1 mi

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.