Loft Mountain Campgrounds - Campground near Grottoes, Virginia, United States - Description

Loft Mountain Campgrounds

Loft Mountain Campground is located near Milepost 80 on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, approximately two-and-a-half hours from Washington, DC. With nearly 200 campsites, Loft Mountain is a family oriented campground with access to hiking trails and concessionaire facilities. Campsites include a place for a tent or RV, a fire ring, and a picnic table. The RV dump station is located approximately one-half mile from the campground. Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis during the spring and fall shoulder seasons. Shenandoah National Park includes 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west. Two peaks within Shenandoah National Park, Stony Man and Hawksbill, exceed 4,000 feet. Popular activities include hiking, driving the scenic Skyline Drive, and observing wildlife.

MORE INFORMATION: Information is available at the park website at http://www.nps.gov/shen. For recorded information on park facilities and programs, call 540-999-3500. Books and guides are available on-line at http://www.snpbooks.org. The Park Headquarters mailing address is Shenandoah National Park, 3655 US Hwy 211 East, Luray, VA 22835. This is not the location of the campground. Information is available at the park website at http://www.nps.gov/shen. For recorded information on park facilities and programs, call 540-999-3500. Books and guides are available on-line at http://www.snpbooks.org. The Park Headquarters mailing address is Shenandoah National Park, 3655 US Hwy 211 East, Luray, VA 22835. This is not the location of the campground.

There are four entrances into Shenandoah National Park and numerous gateway communities that offer services. The park's four entrances are located at:

* Front Royal, accessible via I-66 and Route 340
* Thornton Gap, accessible via Route 211
* Swift Run Gap, accessible via Route 33
* Rockfish Gap, accessible via I-64 and Route 250

From Washington, D.C. Metro Area

Travel west on Interstate 66 to exit 43A (32 miles). Take US Highway 29 South approximately 55 miles to Ruckersville, Virginia. Take US Highway 33 West to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Swift Run Entrance (15 miles). Take Skyline Drive south approximately 15 miles and turn left into the Loft Mountain area. Follow the signs to Loft Mountain Campground.

From Richmond, Virginia Area

Travel west on Interstate 64 to exit 99 for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive (90 miles). Take Skyline Drive north approximately 25 miles and turn right into the Loft Mountain area. Follow the signs to Loft Mountain Campground.

From Winchester ,Virginia Area

Follow I-81 South approximately 65 miles to Exit 247 for US Highway 33 East. Take US Highway 33 East and follow approximately 21 miles to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive (Swift Run Entrance). Take Skyline Drive south for approximately 15 miles and turn left into the Loft Mountain area. Follow the signs to Loft Mountain Campground.

From Staunton, Virginia Area

Travel east on Interstate 64 to exit 99 for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive (12 miles). Take Skyline Drive north approximately 25 miles and turn right into the Loft Mountain area. Follow the signs to Loft Mountain Campground.