Shenandoah National Park
199,173
Acres
1.6 million/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
April through November, peak fall October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Shenandoah was officially established on December 26, 1935. The park's 105-mile Skyline Drive runs along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains with over 70 overlooks, making it one of the most scenic drives in the eastern United States.
What Shenandoah Is Known For
Skyline Drive
Old Rag Mountain
Fall foliage
Whiteoak Canyon Falls
Top Activities
Hiking
Scenic drives
Backpacking
Birdwatching
Waterfall hikes
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