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Since it's located in Shenandoah NP, it's required to get a permit from rangers (for free)
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Since it's located in Shenandoah NP, it's required to get a permit from rangers (for free)

Live campsite availability and reservations for Since it's located in Shenandoah NP, it's required to get a permit from rangers (for free), plus amenities, nearby trails, and current conditions before you book.

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Overview

The basics: where it is, who runs it, and what's nearby. Booking happens on the operator's site.

About this campground

Free dispersed camping in Shenandoah National Park that requires a ranger permit but offers backcountry solitude.

Other campgrounds in George Washington National Forest

Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area
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Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp
federal
Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area
federal
Lee Ranger District
federal
Lewis Mountain Campground
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North River Ranger District
federal

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds close by, nearest first. Reservable sites can be booked on Recreation.gov; check live availability on each.

Jellystone Park Luray
5.3 mi away · East Luray
Big Meadows Campground
5.9 mi away · Reservable
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
6.0 mi away · Reservable
Graves Mountain Farm Campground
7.5 mi away
Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Shenandoah Valley
8.2 mi away · Luray
Camp Outback
11.6 mi away · Luray
Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River
9.5 mi away · Luray
Mathews Arm Campground
12.0 mi away · Reservable
Matthews Arm Campground
12.2 mi away · Reservable