Shenandoah National Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $30 · private vehicle
- Address
- Shenandoah National Park, Luray, VA 22835
About Shenandoah
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!
Hours
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is always open. However, portions of Skyline Drive, the only public road through the Park, are periodically closed during inclement weather. Visitors can still enter the Park on foot to hike, even when the Skyline Drive is closed. Campgrounds, services, and facilities have separate hours; please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere on our website.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Entrance fees
| Private Vehicle | $30 | 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Per Person | $15 | 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 Sedan | $25 | The total cost is calculated: $25 + $10 per passenger. |
| Commercial Per Person | $10 | This fee is for commercial use between 1-6 passengers (sedan). The total cost is calculated: $25 for the vehicle + $10 per passenger. |
| Commercial Van | $75 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Commercial Mini-bus | $100 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Commercial Motor Coach | $200 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Education/Academic Groups | Free | 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. |
| Non-commercial Groups | $15 | 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. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
Shenandoah National Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, west of Washington, D.C. It stretches 105 miles and has four entrances: Front Royal (northern entrance), Thornton Gap, Swift Run Gap, and Rockfish Gap (southern entrance to Shenandoah and the northern entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway). The physical address listed is to the administrative offices, not the Park itself. GPS can be unreliable for navigating to the Park, so we encourage you to check out our website for more info.
Weather
Shenandoah National Park has four very distinct seasons. Spring typically brings mild temperatures, rain, and wildflowers. Summer brings lush green forests, but can be hot and very humid. Fall follows with cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage. Winter can bring snow and ice. The park spans roughly 100 miles, which means that weather can vary greatly depending on your location. The mountain is usually 10°F cooler than the valley below. Always check the forecast, dress in layers, and be prepared.
Things to do
Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Citizen Science, Climbing, Compass and GPS, Dining, Fishing, Food, Gathering and Foraging, Geocaching, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Group Camping, Hands-On, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Gathering, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, RV Camping, Road Biking, Rock Climbing, Scenic Driving, Shopping, Stargazing, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Shenandoah ↗