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RoyB
Feb 15, 2016Explorer II
Big Meadow was always FULL-UP FIRST... It is the most popular camping site. Has a hugh TENT Site setup along with a very nice and large additional picnic area.
It seems the wildlife is the biggest show here as well. A hugh meadow just off the SKYLINE DRIVE main road and when dusk comes this area is plum full of folks taking photos...
We always go for LOFT MTN which is also a very nice large area with camp store and close-by way-station with gasoline and a restaurant etc...
I got to know the rangers at LOFT Mtn very well over the years... Always turn over backwards to keep things running smooth.
Another area just South of the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance is another great place just off of US64 at AFTON MTN called SHERANDO LAKE. This is a large area and has some full hookup sites... We actually like this site better than LOFT MTN...
We camp at both places alot with our OFF-ROAD POPUP trailer and see larger trailers at both places as well...
This is a camp setup at LOFT MTN

Roy Ken
It seems the wildlife is the biggest show here as well. A hugh meadow just off the SKYLINE DRIVE main road and when dusk comes this area is plum full of folks taking photos...
We always go for LOFT MTN which is also a very nice large area with camp store and close-by way-station with gasoline and a restaurant etc...
I got to know the rangers at LOFT Mtn very well over the years... Always turn over backwards to keep things running smooth.
Another area just South of the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance is another great place just off of US64 at AFTON MTN called SHERANDO LAKE. This is a large area and has some full hookup sites... We actually like this site better than LOFT MTN...
We camp at both places alot with our OFF-ROAD POPUP trailer and see larger trailers at both places as well...
This is a camp setup at LOFT MTN

Roy Ken
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