Harrisonburg / Shenandoah Valley KOA

The Great Outdoors

Enjoy the great outdoors at Shenandoah National Park with your rental RV while you are here. The park features over 200,000 acres of protected lands and over 500 miles of trails. Shenandoah National Park is home to many species of wildlife including bears, deer, and songbirds. There are plenty of opportunities for picnicking, but you can also enjoy local and regional specialties in scenic settings at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge. Prepared food and groceries are also available at Elkwallow Wayside, Big Meadows Wayside, and Loft Mountain Wayside along Skyline Drive. The lodges, waysides, and visitor centers also offer maps and guides, books and other educational materials, camping supplies, gifts and souvenirs, park merchandise, and more. Ranger programs and special events for all ages are held throughout the year. You can use the official park app to plan your visit.Natural Bridge is also worth visiting with your RV rental near Harrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley KOA. It's considered one of the natural wonders of the modern world, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and was once owned by Thomas Jefferson. The natural limestone bridge stands 215 feet high, and the park features forests, meadows, mountains, and vistas. There are hiking trails, and there is a shuttle from the visitor center to the bridge trail. The visitor center also offers exhibits and a gift shop. Special events and interpretive programs are regularly held throughout the year. George Washington National Forest, combined with the Jefferson National Forest, make up one of the largest tracts of public land in the eastern region of the country. You can spend some time here when you rent a camper near Harrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley KOA and explore the forests. They are home to over 2,000 species of trees and plants and nearly 400 species of animals, 53 of which are classified as threatened or endangered. There are also over 2,000 miles of streams. Recreational opportunities here include beaches and dunes, hiking and biking, horseback riding, fishing and hunting, nature viewing and photography, rock and mineral collecting, and winter sports. There are multiple visitor centers, including Whitetop Station, which is a replica of an abandoned train station.

Exploring the Area

If you’re looking for city life and a change of pace, head over to Harrisonburg when you are camping with an RV. Harrisonburg is Virginia’s first recognized culinary district, so you will find plenty to tempt your tastebuds. It is also a university town with plenty of history, culture, and things to do. Attractions include historic sites, museums, art galleries, performance venues, breweries and wineries, shopping, guided tours, and much more. Make sure to check out Virginia Is For Lovers and Harrisonburg Tourism for the latest information on area events, attractions, happenings, and travel guides. There are also visitor centers at the Hardesty-Higgins House and the Valley Mall.Visitors of all ages will enjoy spending a day at the Frontier Culture Museum when they are RV camping at the Harrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley KOA. The museum tells the stories of people who immigrated to colonial America and their descendants, centering around immigrants from England, Germany, Ireland, and West Africa. There are outdoor exhibits with interpretive signage, working farms with animals, and living history demonstrations. Educational programs and special events take place throughout the year, including an American Roots Music Concert Series.Harrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley KOA has a café in the main building that prepares fresh pizza to eat in the café or have delivered directly to your site when you are camping with an RV here. Other area food choices include more pizza, Chinese, barbecue, bar food, bistros, home cooking, and fine dining. Your Broadway RV rental can also be refueled easily with either gasoline or diesel at any of the nearby service stations, truck stops, or convenience stores.