Alert: Low-flying Helicopter Operations: Beginning 11/18/2024, visitors may notice a low-flying helicopter along the Pinnacles line, the Skyland Line, and the Lewis Mountain line as part of winter vegetation management for powerlines.
National Park
Shenandoah
There are over 60 peaks with an elevation over 3,000 feet in Shenandoah. NPS Photo / Neal Lewis
Overview
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore...and your journey begins right here!
Unlimited entry for one vehicle and all passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase. Admits the pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle.
Entrance - Motorcycle: 25.00
Entry for one motorcycle and one passenger for seven consecutive days, beginning on the day of purchase.
Entrance - Per Person: 15.00
Entry for walk-up or bicycling visitors, when 16 years of age or older (children under 16 are admitted for free). Includes entering the Park by all means other than a private, non-commercial vehicle. A family traveling together shall pay no more than the vehicle fee.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan: 25.00
The total cost is calculated: $25 + $10 per passenger.
Commercial Entrance - Per Person: 10.00
This fee is for commercial use between 1-6 passengers (sedan). The total cost is calculated: $25 for the vehicle + $10 per passenger.
Commercial Entrance - Van: 75.00
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: 100.00
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: 200.00
Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: 0.00
National Park Service regulations allow school groups and other approved national and international academic institutions to obtain a waiver of Park entrance fees, provided that visit is for educational or scientific purposes, and the resources or facilities that the group intends to use, support those purposes. Request an academic fee waiver through the education section of our website.
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: 15.00
Fee is calculated per person for anyone 16 years of age or older (children under 16 are admitted for free). Groups will not be charged more than the equivalent commercial group fee.
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Things To Do
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Marys Rock From Meadow Spring
Free
Description
MILE 33.5 | This alternate route to Marys Rock Summit offers an easier and shorter trek to the same incredible westward views of the Shenandoah Valley. Along the way, hikers will pass by the remnants of the former Meadow Spring Shelter as well as beautiful azalea blooms in season.
MILE 31.6 | Many legends surround the name of this hike, but there is no denying the beautiful westward views that it provides of the Shenandoah Valley and Massanutten Mountain.
MILE 46.5 | A hike to the top of Shenandoah’s highest peak, offering 360-degree views of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Piedmont.
MILE 22.2 | A hike through federally designated Wilderness to a view of the highest waterfall in the Park at 93 feet. Unless rain is plentiful, Overall Run Falls may have minimal to no water flow.
Hawksbill Gap Parking Area (mile 45.5) | A shorter, yet steeper route to Shenandoah’s highest peak. The viewing platform on top of Hawksbill offers a magnificent 360-degree panoramic view of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Piedmont.
Hawksbill Gap Parking Area (mile 45.5) | A circuit hike to Shenandoah’s highest peak. The viewing platform on top of Hawksbill offers a magnificent 360-degree view of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Piedmont.
A man stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the receding mountains.A man stands with his back facing us, looking at a waterfall.A close up shot of a Red-Bellied Woodpecker with a blurry teal background.A road surrounded by fall foliage turns a curve around a small waterfall.Looking up at a poplar stand canopy, which is turning yellow in fall.
