Big Meadows Lodge in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia

Big Meadows Lodge is located right off of Skyline Drive in the heart of Shenandoah National Park. The lodge offers the opportunity to wake up in the park and start your day with gorgeous views after a great night's sleep.

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Big Meadows Lodge - Shenandoah National Park

We stayed in a 1 1-bedroom fireplace Suite and did not want to leave. I would happily book a week in this suite and relax with gorgeous views. The suite had everything we needed and more for enjoying our time in Shenandoah National Park.

Lodging accommodations range from main lodge rooms to detached small cabins, preferred and traditional rooms, suites, and pet-friendly rooms. An ATM, the Spottswood Dining Room, New Market Taproom, and Craft Shop are located in the main lodge building.

The main lodge has the front desk for check-in along with a great room with comfy chairs and a great view of the Shenandoah Valley. Spottswood Dining Room offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Make sure to check out the signature blackberry ice cream pie.

1 Bedroom Fireplace Suite- 2 Doubles

We really enjoyed having a seating area with the couch and rocking chairs. The couch is not the comfiest couch we have ever relaxed on but it did its job. The couch does pull out to a bed so you are sitting on the bed mechanisms which are not soft.

We had a nice outdoor seating area with two chairs by the door to the room. You can also enjoy outdoor terrace seating at the main lodge.

One piece of advice I would like to offer is to check in to the room before it is dark. We checked in late at night after spending the day exploring Skyline Drive and watching the sunset. When we went to find the room we had to use our phone flashlights to find the room.

It was a bit unnerving walking in the dark trying to find the right room. The lodge is tucked back in the woods and it is amazingly quiet but also really dark.

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Amenities

One bedroom suite with either two doubles or one king bed.
Wood burning fireplace in the living room. Fireplace to be used with NPS approved firewood (first bundle provided; additional bundles available for purchase at the Craft Shop).
Keurig Coffee maker with a mix of tea and coffee available (4 pods)
Hairdryer
Pull-out sofa
No air conditioning.
One-story building with exterior access; no elevators.
Rooms are within walking distance of the main lodge building.
No in-room phones. Cell service accessibility depends on the carrier.
Pet-friendly rooms available at an additional cost of $30 per pet per night

Things to know when planning a trip to Big Meadows Lodge

Big Meadows Lodge is located one mile from the large, grassy meadow at mile 51 on Skyline Drive.

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

$5.00 utility add-on fee will be added to the room rate - per room, per night.

You can book your arrival date a maximum of one year and one month in advance of arrival.

Cancellations and Modifications: You may cancel or modify your reservation up to 48 hours prior to the 4:00 PM check-in time on the day of your arrival to avoid forfeiture of your full deposit. Changes or cancellations of your reservation within the 48 Hours period will result in a forfeit of your deposit.

Deposit Policy- A deposit equal to the first night room rate plus tax will be charged at the time of booking. Additional Add-On items do not include tax or gratuity and will not be charged in advance.

Pet Policy- We offer pet-friendly rooms and there is a $30 per pet, per night fee. Pets must be noted on your reservation or declared at check-in. If a pet is found in an Allergen-Free room, the guest will be charged a $250 cleaning fee.

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Additional Shenandoah National Park Information & Resources

Where to stay when visiting Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park has two iconic wooden lodges and one log cabin, each charming in its own way.

Big Meadows Lodge

Located a mile from the expansive green Big Meadow at mile 51 on Skyline Drive, the Big Meadows Lodge is a spectacular wooden lodge overlooking the park and beyond.

At the lodge, you’ll find lodge rooms, detached petit cabins, suites, pet-friendly rooms, and more.

The lodge is home to the iconic Spottswood Dining Room, the top place to dine in the park, an ATM, the New Market Taproom for a chilled beer to wind down from a hot summer day of exploration, and other basic amenities.

You’ll find cell service and Wi-Fi connectivity in the main areas but not in the rooms, making it a great place to relax.

The Big Meadows Lodge is open for guests in Spring, Summer, and Fall and closed for the winter season. Reservations are recommended and can be made here.

Skyland Lodge

The Skyland Lodge is located in the Skyland region along the Blue Mountain Ridges, at 3,680 feet in elevation.

At the lodge, you’ll find awe-inspiring views of the wetlands and be able to gorge on delicious meals at the Pollock Dining Room Mountain Taproom and purchase souvenirs to take back home from the Skyland Gift Shop.

The lodge is located in the heart of the park, making it the perfect place to begin a new hike or trail from. The rooms are typical wooden lodge rooms with a stone fireplace elevating the space. The lodge comprises individual buildings with several rooms in each.

The Skyland Lodge is open for guests in Spring, Summer, and Fall and closed for the winter season. Reservations are recommended and can be made here.

Lewis Mountain Cabins

Located next to the Lewis Mountain Campground and several trailheads, these cabins are the ideal place to stay while exploring Shenandoah National Park.

You’ll be surrounded by the beautiful and jagged peaks of the Blue Ridges and overlook the forest as you sip on your morning coffee on your cabin’s balcony.

The cabins themselves don’t have any Wi-Fi or cell phone connectivity, making them ideal for a social media detox coupled with a tranquil trip with your partner, family, or friends.

The Lewis Mountain Cabins are open for guests in Spring, Summer, and Fall and closed for the winter season. Reservations are recommended and can be made here.

Lodging near Shenandoah National Park

Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Center - At Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Ctr, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/café, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The onsite restaurant, Montpelier Restaurant, features brunch and happy hour. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

The Blackburn Inn - At The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to reflexology, a Swedish massage, or a manicure/pedicure at The Spa at the Blackburn, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Second Draft, the onsite restaurant. In addition to a coffee shop/café and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

Clarion Pointe Harrisonburg - At Clarion Pointe Harrisonburg, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.

The Village Inn Harrisonburg - A playground, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym are just a few of the amenities provided at The Village Inn Harrisonburg. The onsite restaurant, The Village Inn, features southern cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Doubletree by Hilton Harrisonburg - Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym at Doubletree by Hilton Harrisonburg. Free Wi-Fi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business center and a restaurant.

Click on the map below to see additional vacation rentals and lodging near the park.

Fun Tours and experiences at Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah and Luray Caverns Small Group Day Tour from DC
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Pack two of Virginia's natural must-sees into one full-day excursion with a guided tour of Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park's gorgeous Skyline Drive, where you will stop at scenic overlooks along Skyline Drive and take a walk on a mountain trail.

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Shenandoah National Park
⭐️ Rating: 3.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours to one day | 🔊Check Rates and Availability

Download this self-guided audio tour and you will discover more on your Shenandoah road trip! Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the route, all based on your vacation.

You'll be guided to all of Skyline Drive's famous highlights, as well as lesser-known gems, including the park's top summit and waterfall hikes, President Herbert Hoover's historic retreat, and a high-elevation meadow that's one of the best places to spot wildlife, such as deer, elk, and black bears.

Shenandoah National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $30.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $25.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $55.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$15.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)

$35.00-75.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons)

$75.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats

$100.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.