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Camp OutBack has 25 wooded campsites under a canopy of hardwoods and white pines. Each site accommodates up to 10 campers and includes a picnic table, a charcoal grill and fire ring.
The campground borders George Washington National Forest and has a walking trail to the Shenandoah River (1/4 mile). You can drive to boat landings within 1/2 to 1 1/2 miles. Camp OutBack is 10 miles from Luray and in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley close to Shenandoah National Park.
Facilities: There are restrooms, hot water showers, firewood for sale, a small camp store at the Shenandoah River Outfitters which offers canoe, kayak, raft and tube rentals.
(No electric at sites and no dump facilities. We are not set up for RV’s)
Rates: Each site is $32.00/night minimum — for 1 to 4 persons. Each additional person is $8.00 per person per night with up to 10 persons per site. (Children 8 years old and under are free)
To Reserve: You can call in to reserve or reserve online. If reserved online, one person has to reserve and pay for all that are using the campsite.You will need to sign up as a group leader to have each pay separately. See more information on being a group leader here.
Non-profit Group Rates–Mid-week (non-holiday)–for church, school and scouts-each site is $20/night minimum for 1 to 4 persons. Each additional person is $5.00 per person per night with up to 10 persons per site.
We reserve a space for you but not a specific campsite. It is ‘first come, first serve’ on selecting a specific campsite from the ones that are not taken.
Check in time on Saturday and Sunday is after 10 AM. Other days–8 AM
Check out time on Saturday and Sunday is by 10 AM. Other days–by 5 PM.
Camp OutBack is open from April 1st to the first weekend in November – weather dependent.
Camp OutBack is just behind the Outfitter’s Store at 6502 S Page Valley Rd, Luray VA 22835
Directions from D.C. Area: Beltway 495 to 66W to Exit 43A at Gainesville. Take Rt 29South to Warrenton. (or take the next Exit 40 Haymarket to Rt 29South). Follow signs to Rt 211 W to Luray. At Luray, (Follow signs for Shenandoah River Outfitters), take 2nd Exit for 340 South Business, go one block. Turn right onto Rt 675-Mechanic St; go 4 miles(Bixlers Ferry Rd.); Cross the Shenandoah River- immediately Turn Right onto South Page Valley Rd–continue on South Page Valley Rd for 7 miles to Outfitters’ store at 6502 S Page Valley Rd on right. Camp OutBack is just behind the Outfitter’s store. App. 90 miles from Beltway. About 2 hours.
From Richmond Area: 64W to Exit 136 Zion Crossroads-Rt 15 to Gordonsville -take 33 W thru Ruckersville to Elkton, 340 N to 211E; go 6 miles toward Luray. When see Rainbow Hill Gift Shop on right, turn next left on Rt. 652 (Airport Rd), follow to stop sign. Turn left onto Rt. 675(Bixlers Ferry Rd). Go 3 miles, Cross the Shenandoah River- immediately Turn Right onto South Page Valley Rd–continue on South Page Valley Rd for 7 miles to Outfitters’ store at 6502 S Page Valley Rd on right. Camp OutBack is just behind the Outfitter’s store. App. 3 hours, 125 miles
From the West- Rt 81-New Market Area: Exit 264 at New Market onto 211 East. Follow thru New Market, over mountain. When see Rainbow Hill Gift Shop on right, turn next left on Rt. 652 (Airport Rd), follow to stop sign. Turn left onto Rt. 675(Bixlers Ferry Rd). Go 3 miles, Cross the Shenandoah River- immediately Turn Right onto South Page Valley Rd–continue on South Page Valley Rd for 7 miles to Outfitters’ store at 6502 S Page Valley Rd on right. Camp OutBack is just behind the Outfitter’s store. App 35 miles from Rt 81/Exit 264, 35 min.
Directions to the Cabins Only:
To the Larger River Cabins–Hook, Line and Sinker: After crossing the River, immediately turn Right onto Rt 684, South Page Valley Road, go 1.5 miles to Fish Tale Ln on your right. There will be the 3 cabins-Hook, Line and Sinker. Shenandoah River Outfitters is 5.5 miles further down the road. (38.717879 -78.480534)[ 105 Fishtale Ln, Luray VA 22835]
To Bella Vista Mountain Cottage: After crossing River–turn right on Rt 684 (S. Page Valley Rd), go 6 miles, go pass sign for Shenandoah Lodge, to Mountain View Drive. Turn left, go to top of hill to house with the all glass front–#376. Bella Vista sign out front. Lock box by front door. Shenandoah River Outfitters is down the road (Rt 684) another 1/2 mile.(38.756794 -78.431267) [376 Mountainview Ln, Luray VA 22835]
The Outfitters’ Store hours are 8 AM to 5 PM April 1-Nov 1 or so. We have emergency numbers there, if needed.
To the other Shenandoah River Cabins–Wood Duck, Blue Heron & Osprey cabins and Angler, Drifter and Paddler cabins:
After crossing River–turn right on Rt 684 (S. Page Valley Rd), go 7 miles to the Outfitters’ store. Continue on this road to the cabins 3.3 miles (the road turns to gravel ). At the fork, go LEFT on RT 717, after 1.4 mile, you will see 4 cabins on your right and then on your right is Outfitters’ Circle and the Wood Duck, Blue Heron, and Osprey cabins. (38.793312 -78.405067)[108 Outfitters Circle, Luray VA 22835]
Continue to Angler, Drifter and Paddler cabins 3 more miles down the road. You will go down a steep hill, pass by the river to the second house on the right and Paddlers Retreat Lane is on the right. There are the 3 cabins-The Angler, the Drifter and the Paddler.(the road deadends in 1/2 mile) (38.807343 -78.371744)[125 Paddlers Retreat, Luray VA 22835]
Make sure you have the lockbox code or Call ahead (8 AM to 5 PM) for the lockbox code for the lockbox which is at your cabin’s door. Emergency phone numbers are on the door of the Outfitters store for nights. From April 1 to Nov 1, the Outfitters store is open 8 AM to 5 PM. 800-6CANOE2 or 540-743-4159. We do answer/return calls during the winter every day.
We stayed at this campground in September of 2014. We have never been down to the area before and really weren't sure what to expect, but we LOVED it there. It was everything to love about camping. The facilities were nice, bathrooms were clean and the showers were hot. We had just a great time that we are booking another trip here in October 2015.
This was the best camp ground to date. Easy access. Nice bathrooms. Showers are good. The camp ground was great but we did get the best one. No staff harassing us. The small store had anything we needed. Firewood and ice for sale. Just had a great time and the camping spot was great. No cell service but I liked that. Easy access to the river. Rafting down the river with camp ground raft was horrible due to shallow river so don't waste your money on that.
Had a great time at Camp Outback. We left out late Friday after work and was not going to make it in time for someone to show us out campsite or buy wood for a campfire. This is when Losa came through for us. She left three bundles of wood in front of the store for us and told us that we were welcome to pick any empty spot. Thanks Lisa! The site was perfect! Tucked in the back perfect for our motorcycles to be out of sight. The grouds were well kept so we're the showers and bathrooms. I highly recommend this place to anyone or family looking to spend some time near Shenandoah.
Great campground. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Campsites are selected on a first come, first serve basis---so you get to pick your own site, but that might be a better deal arriving at 3pm vs 9pm. Restrooms and facilities were clean and well-maintained. Walk down to the river was pleasant. Great time exploring trails by river. There is access to a large pond for fishing/birdwatching/hiking as well.
The tent sites were not well organized when we arrived, the poor front desk attendant was left not knowing who was occupying which sites so we were referred to 2 areas that were a little more secluded which we appreciated since she did know there was Boy Scouts around. The sites themselves are spacious with a fire ring, charcoal grill and picnic table. Bathrooms were decent but the showers were very dark and filled with so many bugs that I didn’t even use them. As advertised, service is spotty at best, very random when I would be able to receive or a send a text. Make sure you have everything planned before arriving as you won’t be able to Google nearby food, shops etc. The front desk had a magazine with places listed but hard to pick a place when you can’t see menus or reviews when we were rained out from our camp dinner.
Google has a picture of a beach my friend and I couldn’t find granted we didn’t ask the front office for directions, we followed the 1/3 mile trail to the river that was advertised on the camp map we got. The trail splits with no signs on where to go so we went left and stumbled across what looked like a homeless site so took a few pictures of the river before heading back hoping we didn’t disturb whoever was occupying the area. It was a beautiful view of the river, just wish the trails were better marked and maintained.
It rained during our stay so was unable to take advantage of the water recreation available on site. I would be interested in coming back for a canoe trip but a little disappointed about the showers advertised. Most campsites that I’ve stayed at with showers and bathroom has them in the men’s and women’s bathroom not separate closet looking rooms for common use. If you can get past the creepy feels of the shower, overall a nice campsite for the price.
