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VIRGINIA: Shenandoah National Park – Loft Mountain

Skyline Drive winds along the ridge of the Shenandoah Mountains outside historic Charlottesville, Virginia, leading to Loft Mountain Campground. Of its 250+ sites, the first 44 — arranged in a ring — are reserved for tent camping, along with three group campgrounds. The remaining 200+ sites, in the middle of the campground, suit tents but are designed mainly for RVs. This guide covers the tent-only and group sites, plus one example RV site.

Campsites cluster around the campground: sites 1–20 along the western edge and 21–44 along the southern edge. The map shows these groupings — some near parking (e.g., sites 26–38), others reached by a short trail (e.g., sites 39–44). The group camps sit together along the eastern edge. See the reference table for ground slope and shade information.

Hikers on the Appalachian Trail often arrive here too. A large camp store — in the same building as the pay showers — is a short walk or quick drive from the campsites. Back on Skyline Drive, the Loft Mountain Wayside offers a hot meal and access to more trails.

Parking: Spaces are simple paved, drive-up spots sized for standard passenger vehicles, clustered near each group of sites. Group-camp parking is similar but larger. We list parking dimensions but don’t include photos.

Group Camps: The three group camps — H1, H2, and H3 — vary in size; H3 is the largest. H1 includes a smaller section, H01, separated by a thin line of trees. All three sit on a gently sloped field below the parking lots; the only flat tent spots are along the tree line near the picnic tables.

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Charlottesville, just over an hour away, is home to the University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, and James Monroe’s Highland. James Madison’s Montpelier is a short drive northeast of town.

The park offers plenty of hiking. Ninety minutes north, Old Rag is one of the most popular and demanding hikes: a steep climb through dense forest, a rock scramble, and a descent via fire road. It requires permits and reservations, so plan ahead.

Beyond Old Rag, there are shorter local trails and long stretches of the Appalachian Trail. If hiking isn’t your thing, Skyline Drive’s many pull-outs offer sweeping views east and west.

More information, and reservations, are available on the campground’s website.

Wildcat camp map

Campsites

Parking Dimension Parking Shape Camp Site Dimension Camp Site Shape Exposure Slope Water Restrooms Shower Wi-Fi T-Mobile Signal Verizon
Loft Mountain #1 9 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 8 x 5 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat/Rocky 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 37 Mbps 2 Mbps
Loft Mountain #2 9 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 8 x 5 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat/Rocky 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 37 Mbps 4 Mbps
Loft Mountain #3 9 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 8 x 6 yards Oval Partial Flat/Rocky 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 11 Mbps 0 Mbps
Loft Mountain #4 9 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 6 x 6 yards Round Partial Flat/Rocky 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 123 Mbps 8 Mbps
Loft Mountain #5 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 7 x 9 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 83 Mbps 6 Mbps
Loft Mountain #6 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 10 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 10 Mbps 11 Mbps
Loft Mountain #7 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 14 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 15 Mbps 3 Mbps
Loft Mountain #8 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 12 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 18 Mbps 4 Mbps
Loft Mountain #9 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 0 yards 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 0 Mbps
Loft Mountain #10 7 x 3 yards Pull-in 14 x 5 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 7 Mbps 6 Mbps
Loft Mountain #11 7 x 3 yards Pull-in 10 x 8 yards Rectangle Partial Mild 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 18 Mbps 3 Mbps
Loft Mountain #12 7 x 3 yards Pull-in 10 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 18 Mbps 3 Mbps
Loft Mountain #13 7 x 3 yards Pull-in 10 x 8 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 10 Mbps 4 Mbps
Loft Mountain #14 7 x 3 yards Pull-in 9 x 7 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 36 Mbps 2 Mbps
Loft Mountain #15 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 7 x 7 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 5 Mbps 8 Mbps
Loft Mountain #16 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 10 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 5 Mbps 3 Mbps
Loft Mountain #17 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 9 x 7 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 18 Mbps 6 Mbps
Loft Mountain #18 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 9 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 2 Mbps 4 Mbps
Loft Mountain #19 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 8 x 8 yards Square Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 2 Mbps 11 Mbps
Loft Mountain #20 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 0 yards 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 0 Mbps
Loft Mountain #21 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 10 x 5 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 12 Mbps
Loft Mountain #22 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 8 x 5 yards Rectangle Partial Mild 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 10 Mbps
Loft Mountain #23 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 8 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 1 Mbps 13 Mbps
Loft Mountain #24 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 15 x 8 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 2 Mbps 5 Mbps
Loft Mountain #25 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 18 x 15 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 1 Mbps 3 Mbps
Loft Mountain #26 7 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 14 x 9 yards Rectangle Exposed Mild 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 3 Mbps 1 Mbps
Loft Mountain #27 6 x 3 yards Pull-in 7 x 7 yards Round Round Partial Mild - Mod 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 1 Mbps 4 Mbps
Loft Mountain #28 6 x 3 yards Pull-in 10 x 8 yards Rectangle Partial Flat - Mild 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 19 Mbps 4 Mbps
Loft Mountain #29 6 x 3 yards Pull-in 9 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 5 Mbps
Loft Mountain #30 6 x 3 yards Pull-in 0 yards 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 0 Mbps
Loft Mountain #31 6 x 3 yards Pull-in 8 x 8 yards Round Partial Mild - mod/rocky 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 1 Mbps 5 Mbps
Loft Mountain #32 6 x 3 yards Pull-in 9 x 6 yards Rectangle Partial Mild 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 1 Mbps 2 Mbps
Loft Mountain #33 6 x 3 yards Pull-in 9 x 5 yards Rectangle Partial Flat - Mild 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 15 Mbps
Loft Mountain #34 6 x 3 yards Pull-in 5 x 7 yards Rectangle Exposed Moderate 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 4 Mbps
Loft Mountain #35 5 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 9 x 6 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat/Rocky 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 0 Mbps
Loft Mountain #36 5 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 10 x 5 yards Rectangle Exposed Mild-Mod 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 1 Mbps 6 Mbps
Loft Mountain #37 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 13 x 4 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 7 Mbps 0 Mbps
Loft Mountain #38 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 16 x 4 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 5 Mbps
Loft Mountain #39 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 11 x 6 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 3 Mbps
Loft Mountain #40 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 15 x 5 yards Rectangle Exposed Flat - Mild 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 2 Mbps 26 Mbps
Loft Mountain #41 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 14 x 7 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 2 Mbps 13 Mbps
Loft Mountain #42 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 8 x 11 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 3 Mbps
Loft Mountain #43 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 8 x 12 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 2 Mbps
Loft Mountain #44 6 x 2.5 yards Pull-in 13 x 8 yards Rectangle Partial Flat 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 8 Mbps
Loft Mountain Group Camp #1 7 x 2 yards 4 Pull-in 12 x 14 yards Irregular Partial Mild - Mod 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 15 Mbps
Loft Mountain Group Camp #2 7 x 2 yards 5 Pull-in 22 x 15 yards Rectangle Mixed Mild - Steep 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 4 Mbps
Loft Mountain Group Camp #3 1 pull-thru (19 x 2.5 yards) and 1 pull-in (7 x 2 yards) Pull-in 25 x 20 yards Rectangle Exposed Mild - Steep 100+ yards 100+ yards 100+ yards None 0 Mbps 0 Mbps
Loft Mountain RV Example 25 x 2.5 yards Pull-thru 0 yards Not measured Not measured Not measured Not measured Not measured 100+ None Not measured Not measured
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