Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
Facility · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Shenandoah National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 3,534 ft
- Elevation
Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51) is located across from Big Meadows in the center of Shenandoah National Park. Available facilities include: restrooms, information desk, ranger programs, bookstore, publications, maps, and first aid. Within close proximity to countless activities and hikes, it's a great place to start your next trip!
Getting there
From Front Royal or Thornton Gap (Luray), head south on the Skyline Drive to mile 51. The visitor center will be on your right, across from Big Meadows.
From Swift Run (Elkton) or Rockfish Gap (Waynesboro), head north on the Skyline Drive to mile 51. The visitor center will be on your left, across from Big Meadows.
38.51787, -78.43681 · 38°31'4.3"N 78°26'12.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 75°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 38 | 44 | 57 | 64 | 70 | 75 | 73 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 40 |
| Low °F | 19 | 22 | 27 | 37 | 46 | 54 | 59 | 58 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 24 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center?
- No. Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lewis Mountain Campground 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rapidan Camp Tours 10.4 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Camp Roosevelt 15.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mathews Arm Campground 18.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Loft Mountain Campground 22.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Fort 24.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area 15.5 mi · Facility
- Moody Boat Launch 17.8 mi · Facility
- Seekford Boat Launch 18.7 mi · Facility
- Batzell Boat Launch 20.1 mi · Facility
- Dickey Ridge Visitor Center 27.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (540) 999-3500
- Email shen_info@nps.gov
- Info 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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