Shenandoah National Park Backcountry Permits
Permit ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Shenandoah Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access
- 3,208 ft
- Elevation
Getting there
38.59114, -78.33891 · 38°35'28.1"N 78°20'20.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 47 | 55 | 67 | 74 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 78 | 67 | 57 | 47 |
| Low °F | 23 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 50 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 28 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 5.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Shenandoah National Park Backcountry Permits
- Can you reserve a site at Shenandoah National Park Backcountry Permits?
- Yes, Shenandoah National Park Backcountry Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Shenandoah National Park Backcountry Permits
- Rapidan Camp Tours 4.9 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mathews Arm Campground 11.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lewis Mountain Campground 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Camp Roosevelt 13.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Fort 19.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center 7.3 mi · Facility
- Moody Boat Launch 13.2 mi · Facility
- Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area 13.7 mi · Facility
- Seekford Boat Launch 13.8 mi · Facility
- Batzell Boat Launch 15 mi · Facility
- Dickey Ridge Visitor Center 20.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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