Photo: NPS Photo / Neal Lewis

Loft Mountain Campground

207 sites · $30 · Reservable + first come · RVs OK

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Reservable + first come$30 / night

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207Sites

141Reservable

50First come

$30Per night

YesRVs

50 tent only

Reservations

There is a combination of sites offered through reservations and on a first-come, first-served basis at Loft Mountain Campground. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. Reservations for many standard sites may be made up to 6 months in advance, with additional sites becoming available 2 weeks prior, and 4 days prior your stay.

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

Loft Mountain Campground is open during the late 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.

mon Closed · tue Closed · wed Closed · thu Closed · fri Closed · sat Closed · sun Closed

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 · seasonal
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed
Trailers	Allowed
RV notes	Loft Mountain Campground features deep back-in sites which can handle most RVs and a tow vehicle. Although electric and water hookups are not available, potable water and dump stations are available, and limited generator use is permitted (see regulations).
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 Loft Mountain Campground. Accessible shower and laundry facilities are also available.

Getting there

Loft Mountain Road, Crozet, VA 22932

Loft Mountain is located between the Rockfish Gap entrance station (Waynesboro, I-64) at the southern end of the Park, and the Swift Run Gap entrance station (Elkton, US 33). From Richmond, Virginia (via Rockfish Gap): travel west on Interstate 64 for approximately 87 miles, then take exit 99 and follow signs to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Once on the Skyline Drive, head north approximately 25 miles to mile 79.5, where you will arrive at Loft Mountain Campground.

Contact

(540) 999-3500 · shen_info@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Shenandoah

Big Meadows221 sites · $30–$75 · Reservations · RVs OK Lewis Mountain30 sites · $30 · First come, first served · RVs OK Mathews Arm165 sites · $30–$75 · Reservable + first come · RVs OK

About Loft Mountain

2026 Closing Date: November 1 Loft Mountain (mile 79.5) sits atop Big Flat Mountain in the southern part of Shenandoah National Park, with outstanding views to east and west. Two waterfalls and the trails into the Big Run Wilderness area are nearby. Loft Mountain has a combination of reservable and first-come, first-served sites. Reservable sites are released in sections.

Photos

A group of people sit at a picnic table next to a tent under a canopy of green trees in a campground — Loft Mountain Campground offers a great place to unwind with friends and family. · 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

55°F

Chance Light Rain

Thu, Nov 12

Night

35°F

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

40°F

Mostly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

32°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

40°F

Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

30°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

🥾 Loft Mountain Campground Trail 5 0.1 mi
🥾 Loft Mountain Campground Trail 3 0.1 mi
🥾 Loft Mountain Campground Trail 0.8 mi
🥾 Loft Mountain Campground Trail 4 0.1 mi
🥾 Loft Mountain Campground Trail 1 1.3 mi
🥾 Loft Mountain Campground Trail 2 0.3 mi
🥾 Loft Mountain Campground Trail 7 0.1 mi
🥾 Doyles River Cabin Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Doyles River Trail 2.1 mi
🥾 Big Run Loop Trail-North 2.2 mi
🥾 Frazier Discovery Trail 1 mi
🥾 Ivy Creek Maint Hut Trail 0.1 mi

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