🏘 Gateway Town
Shenandoah
Shenandoah National Park
Last Updated: July 2026
13.6 km (8.5 miles) west of the main entrance
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Overview
About This Town
Shenandoah is a small working community of about 2,500 people located just 13.6 km west of Shenandoah National Park. With no hotel or B&B lodging and only one café, the town functions primarily as a supply stop for park visitors. Stop here for fuel and basic necessities before heading into the park.
Town at a Glance
Town Type
Supply Depot
Population
2,499
Distance to Park
13.6 km (8.5 miles) west of the main entrance
Highlights
Known For
Convenient pit stop closest to the park entrance
ℹ️ Data Sources
OpenStreetMap contributors (community-reported details) (checked 2026-07-16) National Park Service — Shenandoah National Park fees, hours & conditions (checked 2026-07-05) Wikipedia + Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA, retrieval-dated) — population, history and identity facts from Wikipedia; practical travel guidance from Wikivoyage; osm_count (checked 2026-07-16) Climate data: Big Meadows, Va Us, 3,540 ft (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, station USC00440720) YourNPGuide Editorial
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