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Covering nearly 200,000 acres of beautiful Appalachian wilderness, Shenandoah National Park is a jewel in an otherwise crowded part of the United States. At less than two hours of driving time, Shenandoah National Park is a welcome retreat from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia. This location makes it an ideal place to search for rental RVs in Albemarle County.
The lands in Shenandoah National Park were home to many different peoples throughout the ages. The park was officially established in 1935, making it one of the first of its kind on the East Coast. Visitors of Shenandoah National Park enjoy beautiful vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and area waterfalls, wildlife watching, and hiking. The park’s diverse landscape and ecosystems make it a great place for educational and research programs.
Shenandoah National Park is a hiker’s paradise with over 500 miles of trails offering options for hikers of all ages and abilities. Its most well-known trail, the Appalachian Trail, traverses the park as hikers walk to Maine. The elite hikers can attempt Old Rag, the most popular trail in the park. This trail takes all day and can be dangerous, but the views are worth it. Shorter, easier hikes will take you to unique geological features, old barns, steep gorges, fantastic viewpoints, and waterfalls.
Anglers will enjoy Shenandoah’s cool mountain streams, over 70 of them, while fishing for brook trout. Other wildlife enthusiasts can keep an eye out for white-tailed deer, bobcat, black bear, and over 190 species of birds. Rangers can lead you in wildlife viewing from certain visitors’ centers. Rangers are also active at night; Shenandoah is one of the best places on the East Coast to view the night sky. Big Meadows is where most of the stargazing occurs, and is home to the Night Sky Festival in the summer.
Shenandoah National Park also hosts the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is to drivers what the Appalachian Trail is to hikers. Skyline Drive stretches just over 100 miles from north to south through the park. Be sure to pick up a brochure at one of the visitors’ centers, then keep an eye out for the mile marker posts. These will take you to points of interest, historical sites, and dozens upon dozens of viewpoints. Just be gentle if you’re taking a rental RV on these roads — they can be steep and winding. Take it slow and watch out for wildlife!
RV campgrounds at Shenandoah National Park are seasonal. Opening and closing dates vary, so be sure to check before renting an RV. Also note that none of the campgrounds have electrical or water hookups. All campgrounds, however, do have drinking water and flush toilets. Your pets are welcome in the campgrounds as long as they’re always attended and on a leash six feet long or less. Unlike most other national parks, your pet will also be welcome on many of the park’s hiking trails.
Big Meadows Campground features 230 sites for tent and RV campers. This wooded campground has amenities like a camp store with groceries and firewood, and coin-operated showers and laundry. There’s also a dump station here. Another large campground is Loft Mountain, right off of Skyline Drive. This campground has more than 200 sites amid the rolling hills, a camp store, and coin-operated showers and laundry. If you’re looking for something more remote, try Mathews Arm. This wooded campground has 166 sites and a dump station. And if you’re looking for something smaller, Lewis Mountain campground has back-in sites for smaller RV rentals.
Shenandoah National Park is in a perfect location for exploring more of the East Coast while motorhome camping. Washington, D.C. is about two hours east of the northern end of the park. Explore the seat of the American government and some of the best museums in the world. Richmond, Virginia is also two hours east from the southern end of the park, and the surrounding area is full of historic sites for the Civil War buff in your family. You’ll find plenty of RV camping opportunities near these points of interest.
You'll want to fill up your gas tank before entering Shenandoah National Park. There's only one self-service gas station within the park. There are, however, numerous shopping opportunities within the park. You’ll find wayside markets along Skyline Drive where you can purchase basic groceries and snacks. You can find some delicious comfort food at the two restaurants within the park and in the neighboring towns, such as Charlottesville, Sperryville, Shenandoah, and Harrisonburg.
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