National Park Service
Near Stanley, Virginia: $30/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open April through November. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Stanley, Virginia
How much does camping at Big Meadows Campground (Shenandoah NP) cost, and when is it open?
Big Meadows Campground (Shenandoah NP) near Stanley, Virginia (National Park Service) — camping fee $30/night, season April through November, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$30/night
Season open
April through November
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Skyline Drive midpoint — most central NPS camp. Big Meadows lodge restaurant adjacent. Deer + bears walk through camp at dusk. Sites in loop A nearest visitor center.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
Opens recreation.gov
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
Keep exploring
Near Luray
NPSInsider tip · Closest NPS camp to north entrance (Front Royal). Overall Run Falls (highest in Shenandoah, 93 ft) is the hike from camp.
Near Virginia Beach
StateInsider tip · Where the Jamestown colonists first landed (1607). Chesapeake Bay + Atlantic combo. Walk-to-beach plus bay-side kayak launch.
Near Mouth of Wilson
StateInsider tip · Wild ponies + Appalachian Trail + Mt Rogers (highest VA point) all from camp. Books out fall foliage Sept-Oct a year out.
Near Virginia Beach
StateInsider tip · Hike or paddle in from Back Bay NWR — 5+ miles. Only undeveloped barrier-island state park between Cape Henry + Nags Head. Wild ponies + sea turtles.
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