Picnic areas in Shenandoah are large and scenic, and offer a pleasant place for relaxing. There are picnic tables with grills nearby; accessible sites are available. Restrooms (open except in cold months) are accessible with assistance. Here is a list of available campgrounds to stop and have a picnic, get something to eat, stretch your legs and just take in nature.
- Dickey Ridge (mile 4.7)
- Elkwallow (mile 24.1) – Open year-round
- Pinnacles (mile 36.7) – Open year-round
- Big Meadows (mile 51.2)
- Lewis Mountain (mile 57.5)
- South River (mile 62.8) – Open year-round
- Loft Mountain (mile 79.5)
- Dundo (mile 83.7)
Facility Opening/Closing Dates – 2015
| Facility |
Skyline
Drive Mile |
Opening Dates |
Closing Dates |
Comments
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| Dickey Ridge Picnic Grounds |
4.7
|
April 1 | November 28 |
Opening/Closing date depends on weather
|
| Elkwallow Picnic Grounds |
24.1
|
Open year-round
|
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| Pinnacles Picnic Grounds |
36.7
|
Open year-round
|
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| Big Meadows Picnic Grounds |
51.2
|
March 26 | November 28 |
Opening/Closing date depends on weather
|
| Lewis Mountain Picnic Grounds |
57.5
|
April 9 | November 7 |
Opens/Closes with Campground and Campstore
|
| South River Picnic Grounds |
62.8
|
Open year-round
|
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| Loft Mountain Picnic Grounds |
79.5
|
Closed
|
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| Dundo Picnic Grounds |
83.7
|
Open year-round
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