shenandoah | VA | Find park

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.

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

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

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."

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

There are 105 miles to explore on Skyline Drive.

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.

Physical Address:

Shenandoah National Park

3655 U.S. Highway 211 East

Luray, VA 22835

Mailing Address:

Shenandoah National Park

3655 U.S. Highway 211 East

Luray, VA 22835

contact-details

Phone Number: 5409993500 Voice

Email Address: shen_info@nps.gov
Description: Park information, lost and found and trip planning. Emails are answered on weekdays only, usually within 5 business days.

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30.00

Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Admits the pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $25.00

Entry for one motorcycle and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

Entry for walk-up or bicycling visitors, when 16 years of age or older (children under 16 are admitted for free). Includes entering the Park by all means other than a private, non-commercial vehicle. A family traveling together shall pay no more than the vehicle fee.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00

The total cost is calculated: $25 + $10 per passenger.

Commercial Entrance - Per Person: $10.00

This fee is for commercial use between 1-6 passengers (sedan). The total cost is calculated: $25 for the vehicle + $10 per passenger.

Commercial Entrance - Van: $75.00

Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $100.00

Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $200.00

Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: $0.00

National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other approved national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver of Park entrance fees, provided that visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities that the group intends to use, support those purposes. Request an academic fee waiver through the education section of our website.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: $15.00

Fee is calculated per person for anyone 16 years of age or older (children under 16 are admitted for free). Groups will not be charged more than the equivalent commercial group fee.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $55.00

Provides unlimited entry for one year to the pass holder and passengers in the same vehicle, not to exceed 4 total adults. Children under 16 are admitted for free and are not included in this total. Purchase online or at any of our entrance stations.

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!

park designation:National Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is always open. However, portions of Skyline Drive, the only public road through the Park, are periodically closed during inclement weather. Visitors can still enter the Park on foot to hike, even when the Skyline Drive is closed. Campgrounds, services, and facilities have separate hours; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere on our website.

Weather Information:

Shenandoah National Park has four very distinct seasons. Spring typically brings mild temperatures, rain, and wildflowers. Summer brings lush green forests, but can be hot and very humid. Fall follows with cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage. Winter can bring snow and ice. The park spans roughly 100 miles, which means that weather can vary greatly depending on your location. The mountain is usually 10°F cooler than the valley below. Always check the forecast, dress in layers, and be prepared.