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

Lewis Falls Trail

Limberlost

Limberlost TRACK Trail – Kids’ Activity

Little Devils Stairs Loop

Marys Rock From Meadow Spring

Marys Rock Summit

Mill Prong – Laurel Prong Loop

Nicholson Hollow

Old Rag Circuit

Old Rag Summit via Berry Hollow

Overall Run Falls

Pass Mountain Loop

Riprap – Wildcat Ridge

Rose River Falls

Snead Farm Loop

South River Falls

South River Falls Observation Point

Stony Man

Story of the Forest

Sugarloaf Loop

Traces Trail

Turk Mountain

Whiteoak Falls (Lower)

Whiteoak Falls (Upper)