Shenandoah National Park


Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore...and your journey begins right here!

Shenandoah National Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, west of Washington, D.C. It stretches 105 miles and has four entrances: Front Royal (northern entrance), Thornton Gap, Swift Run Gap, and Rockfish Gap (southern entrance to Shenandoah and the northern entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway). The physical address listed is to the administrative offices, not the Park itself. GPS can be unreliable for navigating to the Park, so we encourage you to check out our website for more info.

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Climbing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Dining
  • Picnicking
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

  • Arts
  • Great Depression
  • Presidents
  • Schools and Education
  • Transportation
  • Roads, Routes and Highways
  • Ancient Seas
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Climate Change
  • Fire
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Geology
  • Grasslands
  • Meadows
  • Mountains
  • Night Sky
  • Rock Landscapes and Features
  • Scenic Views
  • Trails
  • Unique Species
  • Endangered
  • Watersheds
  • Waterfalls
  • Wilderness

Adventure Awaits

A man stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the receding mountains.

There are over 60 peaks with an elevation over 3,000 feet in Shenandoah.

Wonderful Waterfalls

A man stands with his back facing us, looking at a waterfall.

Dark Hollow Falls, at 70 feet, is our most visited waterfall.

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

A close up shot of a Red-Bellied Woodpecker with a blurry teal background.

There are over 200 species of bird that call Shenandoah "home."

Driving on Skyline Drive

A road surrounded by fall foliage turns a curve around a small waterfall.

There are 105 miles to explore on Skyline Drive.

Find Yourself in Nature

Looking up at a poplar stand canopy, which is turning yellow in fall.

This poplar stand at mile 8 is a popular stop for visitors entering from the north entrance.