Gateway to Shenandoah National Park
Luray, Virginia: your RV basecamp
The central-entrance gateway near Thornton Gap — the easiest supply town for the middle of Skyline Drive.
- State
- Virginia
- Sources
- Park rules cited from NPS.gov
Best months to come
Apr–Jun, Oct (spring greenery and famous fall color; Skyline Drive can close for ice in winter)
RV prep before you roll in
Skyline Drive is a slow 35 mph ridgeline with low-clearance stone overlooks — know your rig height and plan a leisurely pace.
At the gate · Shenandoah National Park
Rig length
35 ft max
Hookups
No hookups in park
Dump station
In park
RV season
Mid-March – November
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