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Perched on top of Big Flat Mountain, this is one of the largest campgrounds in the park. Loft Mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, providing a wilderness getaway in the historic Virginia mountains. Recreation Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or lookout, while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness. Trails to the Big Run Wilderness area are accessible from the campground, and pristine waterfalls are a common site along the popular trails. Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals abundant across the park. The campground is located right off of Milepost 80 on the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are available from any of the 75 scenic overlooks. Facilities This expansive campground offers 200 campsites, as well as modern conveniences like flush toilets, water and dump station, which create a comfortable camping experience. Pay showers nearby at the campstore. Natural Features Shenandoah National Park includes 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. Loft Mountain's location on the mountain top offers easy access to Skyline Drive which offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the surrounding rolling hills and open meadows. Nearby Attractions Two visitor centers with bookstores and exhibits are located in the park (milepost 5 and milepost 51). There are concession managed restaurants, gift shops and lodging facilities scattered throughout the park. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date only incur a $10 transaction fee. Within 48 hours, $10 and the first night's fee are charged ADA Access: N
Loft Mountain is located between the Rockfish Gap entrance station (Waynesboro, I-64) at the southern end of the Park, and the Swift Run Gap entrance station (Elkton, US 33). From Richmond, Virginia (via Rockfish Gap): travel west on Interstate 64 for approximately 87 miles, then take exit 99 and follow signs to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Once on the Skyline Drive, head north approximately 25 miles to mile 79.5, where you will arrive at Loft Mountain Campground.
The nightly campground fee has increased to $30 at all standard campsites and $75 at all group sites.
We are now accepting campground reservations for the 2022 season. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of your stay.
Loft Mountain is beautiful and a good strategic camping spot to use as a base to explore the southern areas of the park. Full of wildlife and diverse enough campsites for group camping a solo missions. We'll definitely be going again in the future, it was very easy for us to roll up and get a spot this time of year.
Spent last 2 nights with my daughter as we travel from the south to Maine. Exceptional campground!!! Clean, helpful friendly staff!!
Ranger Mark Doty was so helpful in helping us choose a better campsite we had chosen earlier. He was patient answering all of our question!
He suggested several great hikes and sites to check out!
This campground has many fantastic trails around the campground as well as Appalachian Trail!
My son and I went here to get away from the crazy of the city. We had a great time. The campground was well taken cared for and the grounds were clean. We only stayed for a few days but the views were magnificent for us.
We stayed at Loft Mountain Campground for 5 nights in October and had a fantastic time. We reserved our initial campsite on the top of the mountain but it was super windy, and so we switched to one of the first-come-first-served campsites and were much happier. The Appalachian trail ran just behind our site, the restrooms were clean, and a convenient water source nearby.
We stayed here with friends. The sites and facilities were well kept. The Park Service does a terrific job with maintenance. Sites are well labeled and they have a mixture of first-come, first-serve and reservable sites. We hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail around the campground. The views were breathtaking. The trip up Skyline Parkway to campsite was foggy, but we were able to travel slowly.
