Big Meadows Campground | U.S. Department of the Interior

2017

Reservations: 877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov

North To Appalachian 10 mph E175 Trail E177 E173 E178

E176 E174 E179 E180 E172 W i219 i220 i222 E181 E183 HOST i224 i218 i221 E182 E185 PicnicPicnic Area Grounds i223 i226 E184 H211 W H212 E186 E187 i225 i228 H213 W E188 G204 i227 G205 i230 F198 W H214 i229 F199 G206 H215 F200 i231 G207 F201 A102 E197 G208 H217 F202 G209 E189 Overflow A101 E196 Parking A104 W G210 A103 A99 E195 F203 53 A100 A97 Trail To Lodge D144 D146 A98 U E190 Laundry, D148 W E194 52 Wood, Ice, D142 A94 E191 E192 Phone, D145 D149 E193 A96 A92 50 Showers D147 51 49 HOST D143 A90 A82 A81 C121 D151 A57 D150 A95 A88 A86 A84 C122 A93 48 A58 D153 45-53 D152 A91 U 47 A83 Tents Only C123 D155 A89 A85 Registration A59 D157 A87 Station 1 C124 D154 D159 D168 D169 3 D161 A80 2 D156 D164 D166 46 1-7 C125 W A79 D158 45 Tents Only C128 D160 D167 C126 Group Group A78 D165 C130 D162 D163 A77 42 44 5 4 C127 C132 A75 B105 C134 C141 A73 C129 C136 C138 39 41 43 7 B106 C131 6 U A76 C133 A74 35 W B108 C135 A72 38 40 8 C137 C139 A71 33 9 B110 C140 35-44 B107 B112 W Tents Only A60 27-34 B109 A70 34 B114 B120 Tents Only 10 B116 B118 B119 A61 B111 30 To Big 11 W 36 12 B113 32 Meadows A62 B115 A68 A69 31 13 8-17 B117 27 Lodge Tents Only A63 A66 37 14 A65 15 A64 18-24 A67 28 16 Tents Only 29 20 17 18 21 24 No Wood Collection 19 22 23

Reservable Sites indicated in RED

Accessible Emergency Phone Amphitheater Story of the Forest Trail (No pets on this trail) Restrooms Ranger Station Recycle & Dumpster

Showers W Water Supply

U Utility Sink Generator-Free Zone

To Dump/Fill Station, Food storage boxes are available at most walk-to sites. Byrd Visitor Center, Host Sites: A57 & i218

Emergency 1-800-732-0911 • Information 540-999-3500 • Online www.nps.gov/shen Big Meadows Campground | Shenandoah National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Welcome! Campfires

Welcome to Big Meadows Campground. Camping in Shenandoah National Park can Visitors can purchase certified firewood in the Park, or gather dead wood on the be a fun and rewarding experience. Remember that you are sharing this space with ground in the Park. Do not saw, cut, chop, or harvest any parts from a standing tree, plants, animals, and other campers. Consideration and cooperation are important. dead or alive. Due to the threat from the Emerald Ash Borer, firewood from outside the Park shall be USDA certified and labeled. Build fires only in designated fire grates, Obtaining a Campsite and do not build rock rings or burn trash in the grate. Never leave fires or hot coals unattended and extinguish them completely before leaving. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and through reservations. Make reservations up to 6 months in advance online at www.recreation.gov, or by calling Sanitation 1-877-444-6777. Sites are $20/night. Camping fees are not refundable. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive days during peak seasons and 30 consecutive days during other times. Wash dishes at your campsite; not in restrooms, drinking fountains, or at water Check out time is noon. Clip your camping pass to your site post to show occupancy. spigots. Strain dishwater to remove food particles and dispose strained water only in You must pay camping fees within one hour of occupying a site. First-come, first- the restroom utility sinks. Dispose of food particles in trash bins, not in sink drains. served campers: Subsequent night’s use of a campsite may not be possible due to Trailers and RVs must empty sewage and wastewate at the dump station 1/4 mile from reservations. Please check at the registration station for information. the campground. Water is a precious and limted resource, especially on top of the mountain; use it wisely. Please sort and place trash and recyclables in appropriate bins. Campsites Campstore, Laundry, and Showers Campsites are limited to 6 people (OR 1 immediate family) per site. RV sites are limited to 1 RV (motorhome, pop-up, or 5th-wheel), 6 people, and 1 vehicle. Erect tents only Shenandoah National Park operates the campgrounds. The official park concessioner on pads when provided. They must fit within established campsite and not negatively operates the campstore, laundry, and showers. Quarters are required for the shower impact the surrounding area or resources. Park vehicles only on paved/graveled areas and laundry machines. There is a change machine near the showers. provided for your campsite. Walk-to sites are for tents only and require a 25-100 yard walk to your campsite. Please do not trench your site or put nails in trees. Campsites Vehicles and Other Wheeled Devices are equipped with picnic tables, fire grates, and parking areas. All roads in the campground are one-way with a 10-mph speed limit. Keep all vehicles, Quiet Hours motorcycles, trailers, and bicycles on paved areas at all times. Skates, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, and similar devices are prohibited. Designated quiet hours for all sites: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Recreational Activities Generators Be sure to check the schedule of ranger-conducted activities in the park visitor guide. Generator use is prohibited in sites designated as “generator-free.” In other areas, Visitor centers have exhibits, maps, videos, publications, and hiking information. Byrd you may use a generator from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. From Visitor Center is about a mile from the campground and Dickey Ridge Visitor Center is October 15 through April 14, hours are extended to 9:00 p.m. at mile 4.6. The use of horseshoes and fireworks is prohibited.

Group Sites Pets

Sites D163 and D167 are “group” sites for groups of 7 to 15 people. $45/night. Reserve You are responsible for the behavior and control of your pet. When outside of a online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. These sites are equipped vehicle or camping unit, pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Do not leave with picnic tables, fire grates, and parking areas. Site D163 has an accessible table and pets unattended. Please clean up after your pet and dispose of waste properly. Do a raised fire grate. not throw waste into the woods. Pet food and food bowls attract wildlife and must be stored in a locked vehicle when not in use. If needed, kennels are available in Food Storage, Wildlife, and Other Resources communities bordering the Park. Check the visitor guide for a list of trails not suitable for pets. Please do not take pets to Ranger Programs. This is bear country! Deer, raccoons, and skunks are also year-round residents. Use food storage boxes where provided. Keep food, garbage, equipment used to prepare Emergencies or store food, and all scented items in a locked vehicle when not in use. Proper food storage is a must! Improperly stored food may be collected for your safety and Contact Rangers at the registration station or the campground hosts at sites A57 or that of Shenandoah’s wildlife. It is illegal to approach, feed, frighten, or disturb I218. You may also use the emergency phone at the registration station or call 1-800­ wildlife. All resources such as wildflowers, plants, animals, and artifacts are protected 732-0911. The nearest hospital is in Harrisonburg, 15 miles south on Skyline Drive, by law in national parks. then 22 miles west on U.S. 33.

Emergency 1-800-732-0911 • Information 540-999-3500 • Online www.nps.gov/shen