Shenandoah National Park

This poplar stand at mile 8 is a popular stop for visitors entering from the north entrance.
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!
Map showing location of park.
Shenandoah National Park seeks information related to vehicle break-ins
Shenandoah National Park officials are seeking information related to multiple vehicle break-ins in the central district of the Park on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
A man with a beard, wearing an NPS uniform and flat hat, smiles
J. Tracy Stakely Named Superintendent of Shenandoah National Park
National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Deputy Regional Director Cinda Waldbuesser announces that J. Tracy Stakely has been selected as the next superintendent of both Shenandoah National Park and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. He expects to begin his new assignment on October 7.
Shenandoah National Park celebrates wilderness heritage
Shenandoah National Park will honor America’s wilderness heritage with special programs throughout the week. Join the celebration by viewing Shenandoah’s wilderness from Skyline Drive, hiking a trail, joining a ranger program, or exploring visitor center exhibits.
Tourism to Shenandoah National Park contributes $114 million to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 1.5 million visitors to Shenandoah National Park in 2023 spent $114 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,351 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $156 million.
Dark Hollow Falls Trail Closure
Shenandoah National Park issues partial closure for Dark Hollow Falls Trail repairs
A section of Dark Hollow Falls Trail in the central section of Shenandoah National Park will be closed for repairs for about two weeks beginning August 27, 2024. Sections of the trail have washed out and poses a fall risk for hikers.
A man stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the receding mountains.
Photo by NPS Photo / Neal Lewis
A man stands with his back facing us, looking at a waterfall.
Photo by NPS Photo / Katy Cain
A close up shot of a Red-Bellied Woodpecker with a blurry teal background.
Photo by NPS Photo / Neal Lewis
A road surrounded by fall foliage turns a curve around a small waterfall.
Photo by NPS Photo / Neal Lewis
Looking up at a poplar stand canopy, which is turning yellow in fall.
Photo by NPS Photo / Katy Cain