The park service lists 4 campgrounds with 623 sites in all.
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Meadows Campground | 221 | Reservable | $75 | Yes | dump station, showers, water |
| Loft Mountain Campground | 207 | Both | $30 | Yes | dump station, showers, water |
| Mathews Arm Campground | 165 | Both | $30 | Yes | dump station, water |
| Lewis Mountain Campground | 30 | First come | $30 | Yes | showers, water |
RVs and trailers
4 of 4 campgrounds take RVs. 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. 3 have a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
3 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 3 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.
What the park says about reservations at Big Meadows Campground: “All sites at Big Meadows Campground are by reservation only. Rangers can make limited reservations on site, but availability is not guaranteed. It is recommended you make your reservation ahead of time. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov as well as the site map on the campground page. C”
Campfires
- Big Meadows Campground: To help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, visitors must only use USDA-certified firewood (signified by the USDA stamp on packaging), which can be purchased in the Park. Dead wood may also be used if it is gathered from the ground in the Park; do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dea
- Loft Mountain Campground: To help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, visitors must only use USDA-certified firewood (signified by the USDA stamp on packaging), which can be purchased in the Park. Dead wood may also be used if it is gathered from the ground in the Park; do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dea
- Mathews Arm Campground: To help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, visitors must only use USDA-certified firewood (signified by the USDA stamp on packaging), which can be purchased in the Park. Dead wood may also be used if it is gathered from the ground in the Park; do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dea
- Lewis Mountain Campground: To help slow the spread of the emerald ash borer, visitors must only use USDA-certified firewood (signified by the USDA stamp on packaging), which can be purchased in the Park. Dead wood may also be used if it is gathered from the ground in the Park; do not cut, saw, or break any standing trees, dea
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins in the park
Places the park service lists as lodging:
- Big Meadows Lodge: Big Meadows Lodge has accommodations ranging from main lodge rooms to detached small cabins, preferred and traditional rooms, suites, and pet friendly rooms - all located within walking distance of the main lodge building in the popular Big Meadows area. The Spottswood Dining Room, New Market Taproo
- Massanutten Lodge: Massanutten Lodge is a historic building from the early days of Skyland. Built in 1911, it was the home of Addie Nairn Pollock, co-owner of Skyland Resort and wife of Skyland founder George Freeman Pollock. The lodge houses an exhibit, "The Women of Skyland," which documents the lives of several wom
- Skyland Lodging: If you're staying at Skyland, the Skyland Registration Office will be your first stop to check in. Lodging accommodations range from premium rooms to detached small cabins, preferred and traditional rooms, suites, and pet friendly rooms - located in 28 separate buildings along the ridge and in the w
In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.