r/ShenandoahPark

I want to bring an electric air mattress but it won’t fit in my car blown up so I would need a power outlet I could use there.

Soon to be fiancée loves fall so I’m planning a proposal sometime during fall, and this came up and it looks gorgeous. Just can’t find out if it has easy access from a vehicle. I am also curious if the immediate area is pretty enough to warrant a photographer, this is one of our must haves. I am a couple hours away so I will of course visit myself before, just wondering if yall had any input before making the drive!

I stayed over last night into this morning and around 2:30-3am I was woken up to yelling from what sounded like cops. It lasted maybe on and off about an hour and really left us unsettled. Anyone hear the same or know what happened?

Looking for kid friendly hikes and restaurants/ other attractions in the area :)

Hi all, going down to hike in a few weeks and keep seeing an influx of things about rattlesnakes being everywhere. I am a very avid hiker, but have a deathly fear of snakes. Anyone have recommendations for hikes less likely to find them on? I know that’s probably a hard ask, but just wanted to see if anyone had thoughts?? Trying to cross this park off my list

Edit: I’m a big Alaska hiker bc there are no snakes.

please help i’ve tried to do research but im not sure how camping works in the parks. i know ive seen where some sites are first come first served but that worries me that i will drive the 8 hours and not get a spot. but ive also seen where it says some sites are not yet released. i’ve also seen that they are free. can someone please explain this to me as i’m confused and want to make sure i plan accordingly, thanks.

Wife and I are staying at a bnb in/ near Stanley come late September, about 5 days total, plan to do the must hikes and most popular trails but not sure what to do with our time afterward each day. Any must check out spots for after a hard day of hiking ? We are partial to any local restaurants or cozy eateries/chill bars and breweries although we would prefer ones w/ NA options these days. Out of the surrounding towns, anything to check out in the evening or night would be appreciated!

As the title says, what’s the best time to arrive to enjoy some popular hikes and areas of the park with less people? Planning on visiting this Friday while we camp half hour away!