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Shenandoah National Park
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- Designation
- National Park
- State
- VA
- Entrance fee
- Private vehicle: $30.00; Motorcycle: $25.00; Per person: $15.00; Park annual pass: $55.00NPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 4 campgrounds listed by NPS · 473 reservable sites
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical ParkNational Historical Park · Approximately 34 miles away (straight line)
- Manassas National Battlefield ParkNational Battlefield Park · Approximately 53 miles away (straight line)
- Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military ParkNational Military Park · Approximately 55 miles away (straight line)
- Prince William Forest ParkNPS site · Approximately 57 miles away (straight line)
- Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, District of Columbia, PennsylvaniaNational Scenic Trail · Approximately 65 miles away (straight line)
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Maryland, VirginiaNational Historical Park · Approximately 66 miles away (straight line)
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Shenandoah National Park: Easy Trails & Scenic Stops
Shenandoah National Park: Easy Trails & Scenic Stops Plan with current information. Conditions, roads, services, fees, and rules can change. Verify details with…

Shenandoah National Park: Family Adventure Guide
Shenandoah National Park: Family Adventure Guide Plan with current information. Conditions, roads, services, fees, and rules can change. Verify details with the…

Shenandoah National Park: Packing Guide
Shenandoah National Park: Packing Guide Plan with current information. Conditions, roads, services, fees, and rules can change. Verify details with the National…

Shenandoah National Park: Don't-Miss Experiences
Shenandoah National Park: Don't-Miss Experiences Plan with current information. Conditions, roads, services, fees, and rules can change. Verify details with the…

Shenandoah National Park: 3-Day Itinerary
Shenandoah National Park: 3-Day Itinerary Plan with current information. Conditions, roads, services, fees, and rules can change. Verify details with the Nation…

Shenandoah National Park: Park Inspiration
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Notes
Designation Date: 12/26/1935
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!
