Facilities in Shenandoah National Park will begin opening at the end of March and continue to open throughout the spring.
Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center, located at mile 51 Skyline Drive, will continue serving visitors on weekends (weather permitting) until April 5 when the visitor center will begin operating 5 days a week (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). The Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, located at mile 4.6 Skyline Drive, will open 5 days a week beginning April 5 (closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays).
Campgrounds will operate on the following schedule: Big Meadows and Lewis Mountain campgrounds will open March 29; Loft Mountain, Mathews Arm and Dundo Group campgrounds will open May 1.
Elkwallow, Pinnacles, South River, and Dundo Picnic Grounds are currently open. The remaining picnic grounds will operate as follows: Big Meadows and Lewis Mountain picnic grounds will open March 29; and Dickey Ridge Picnic Grounds will open April 5.
Concessioner Delaware North operated restaurants, lodges, and associated facilities will operate as follows: Lewis Mountain Cabins/Campstore will open March 28; Big Meadows Shower/Laundry will open March 29; Skyland Resort and Stables will open April 12; Elkwallow Wayside will open April 12; Big Meadows Wayside (campstore only) will open April 12; Loft Mountain Wayside will open April 19; Big Meadows Wayside (restaurant) will open May 2; Loft Mountain Campstore/Shower/Laundry will open May 1; Big Meadows Lodge will open May 8.
For more information about planning a trip to Shenandoah National Park go to http://www.nps.gov/shen or call the park at (540) 999-3500.
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