Lewis Mountain Campground
Lewis Mountain Campground is a national park campground in Virginia. The published nightly fee is $30. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.43556, -78.47810
- Nightly fee
- $30
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Picnicking, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 540-999-3500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - seasonal)
- Showers (Coin-Operated - Seasonal)
- Camp store (seasonal)
- Firewood for sale (seasonal)
- Laundry (seasonal)
- Trash collection (seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lewis Mountain Campground
Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app . Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Recreation Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forest and wilderness. Lewis Mountain is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park and is 7 miles away from the Byrd Visitors Center and Big Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, is an ideal nearby attraction. Wildlife viewing is also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals thriving in the park. The campground is also located right off the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are visible from any of the 75 scenic overlooks. Facilities This small, seculded campground offers 30 campsites. A picnic areas is provided, as well as conveniences like flush toilets, showers and a camp store which creates a comfortable camping experience. There is limited WIFI and cell phone reception. Natural Features
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Mountain Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Meadows Campground | National park campground | 6.8 mi | $30–$75 | — |
| Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) | National park campground | 6.8 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Swift Run Campground | Private campground | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Graves Mountain Farm Campground | Private campground | 9.0 mi | — | — |
| Camp 6 | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. National Park Service, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.