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Loft Mountain Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
202[1]
Nightly fee from
$30[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
55 ft[4]

Loft Mountain Campground is run by the National Park Service in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia[5]. Recreation.gov lists 202 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is open in late spring, summer and fall, and the dates change from year to year[6]. NPS lists a mix of reservable sites and first come, first served sites[7]. NPS strongly suggests booking ahead, mainly for weekends and holidays[8]. Many standard sites can be booked up to 6 months ahead, and more open 2 weeks and 4 days before a stay[8]. Recreation.gov counts 154 standard nonelectric sites and 44 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. It also lists 153 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 199 that accept a tent[9]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 55 feet[4]. Recreation.gov details show 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[10]. NPS lists a dump station and coin-operated showers as seasonal amenities[11].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 202
Site types[1] 154 standard nonelectric, 44 tent only nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric, 1 standard electric
Sites (NPS count)[7] 207, 141 reservable, 50 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 2
Hookups[10] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 55 ft (median 35 ft)
Equipment[9] RV or trailer at 153 sites, tent at 199 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[15] 12:00 PM
Check-out[16] 12:00 PM
People per site[17] 6 at most sites (6 to 20)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Standard Campsite (Nonelectric)[2] $30

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Loft Mountain Campground cost?
Recreation.gov lists $30 per night per site[18], and NPS lists $30 per night for a standard nonelectric site[2]. A site costs $15 per night with an Access or Senior Pass shown at check-in[18]. Fees can change.
Do I need a reservation at Loft Mountain Campground?
NPS lists both reservable and first come, first served sites[7]. It strongly suggests booking ahead, mainly for weekends and holidays[8].
Are dogs allowed at Loft Mountain Campground?
Recreation.gov details say pets are allowed at all 202 campsites with this detail listed[13].
How long an RV can Loft Mountain Campground fit?
The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 55 feet[4]. Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with hookups[10].
Are campfires allowed at Loft Mountain Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 201 sites with this detail listed[14]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 202 overnight campsites at Loft Mountain Campground: 154 standard nonelectric, 44 tent only nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric, 1 standard electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Standard Campsite (Nonelectric): $30 per night. National Park Service
  3. Loft Mountain Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Loft Mountain Campground: 55 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Loft Mountain Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Loft Mountain Campground is open during the late spring, summer, and fall. Opening and closing dates vary from year to year and are subject to change at any time. Camping is NOT permitted in the campgrounds when they are closed. National Park Service
  7. NPS lists 207 sites at Loft Mountain Campground: 141 reservable and 50 first come, first served. National Park Service
  8. Reservation note from NPS: There is a combination of sites offered through reservations and on a first-come, first-served basis at Loft Mountain Campground. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. Reservations for many... National Park Service
  9. Permitted equipment at Loft Mountain Campground: 153 sites accept an RV or trailer and 199 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Hookups at Loft Mountain Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 202 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Amenities at Loft Mountain Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Coin-Operated - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood for sale: Yes... National Park Service
  12. 2 of the 202 campsites at Loft Mountain Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Loft Mountain Campground: yes at all 202 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Loft Mountain Campground: yes at all 201 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-in time at Loft Mountain Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-out time at Loft Mountain Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Loft Mountain Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 20). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Fee information on Recreation.gov: *$30.00 per night/per site *$15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass Must present pass/ID upon check-in *plus recreation.gov administrative fees with reservation Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.