Do I need a reservation to enter Shenandoah National Park?

No general entry reservations are required; a day-use ticket is needed for Old Rag Mountain (Mar 1–Nov 30). Digital passes can be purchased online.

Are dogs allowed in Shenandoah?

Leashed dogs are allowed on most hiking trails and carriage roads; pet waste must be disposed of properly.

Do I need a backcountry permit to camp?

Yes. Backcountry camping requires a permit year-round; camping limits apply (no more than two consecutive nights in one spot; total backcountry stay not to exceed 14 nights).

Is Skyline Drive open year-round?

Skyline Drive is generally open when weather permits; it can close for snow and ice; a winter storm in 2026 caused a temporary closure but it reopened.

Are drones allowed in the park?

Drone use is subject to National Park Service regulations; permits are required for commercial or restricted operations; verify current rules with NPS before flight.

Shenandoah National Park – Trails

Appalachian Trail – Tanners Ridge Road

Bearfence Rock Scramble

Bearfence Viewpoint

Blackrock Summit

Browns Gap

Cedar Run – Whiteoak Circuit

Chimney Rock

Compton Peak

Dark Hollow Falls

Doyles River Falls

Fort Windham Rocks

Fox Hollow First Trail Post: Tour Introduction

Fox Hollow Second Trail Post: The Fox Family

Fox Hollow Trail

Frazier Discovery Trail

Frazier Trail Geologic Discovery

Hawksbill Loop

Hawksbill Summit

Hawksbill Summit via Upper Hawksbill

Hazel River Falls

Hightop Summit

Jones Run Falls

Knob Mountain – Jeremys Run

Lands Run Falls