Shenandoah National Park Visit
After reading an article online about a couple planning to visit all of our National Parks this year to celebrate the centennial, I was inspired to plan my first visit to a National Park. I've always ...
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dahkota wrote:
If I might make a suggestion, you might want to split up your trip into just two campgrounds, one north and one south, to lessen the amount of time spent packing and moving. You would be using up at least an hour or two a day just going from one campsite to the other.
Big Meadows is a great campground, particularly if you can get a site in the E section (try for the furthest out row). These sites are right on the Appalachian Trail and have great views across the mountains. It is also walking distance to the lodge and store.
September is better than August - cooler, the leaves are beginning to change, and, except for weekends, much less crowded.
I don't care for Matthew's Arm. It is a nice enough campground but that is about it.
Loft Mountain has some nice sites - try for A11, 13, 15 for views.
We spent much of our time there hiking the Appalachian Trail. Other hikes of note: Dark Hollow Falls, Bearfence Mountain, and Old Rag.
Enjoy your trip! Shenandoah is one of our favorite parks.
Thank you so much for the suggestions! I'm going to heed your advice and only stay at a couple of the campgrounds. And I'll definitely see if your suggested sites are available for the time I'd like to go.
Much appreciated!
