Loft Mountain in Shenandoah National Park

Loft Mountain

Loft Mountain has an information center, campground, and camp store at mile marker 79.5.

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Loft Mountain Details

Loft Mountain has an information center, campground, and camp store at mile marker 79.5. The campground includes both first-come, first-served and reservable sites (reservations can be made at [Recreation.gov](http://www.Recreation.gov). The campground is one of the park's largest, and has some of the best views. There are over 200 campsites, flush toilets, showers, laundry facilities and dump stations as well as RV hook ups and pull-through sites. Standard sites costs $15 per night. The campground is generally open from early May to late October. The information center at Loft Mountain has a gift shop, service station, and food service. Here you'll find restrooms, an information desk, publications, maps, and backcountry permits. The Frazier Trailhead is directly across from the info center and leads to the Frazier Discovery Trail.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Loft Mountain

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0.9 mi away

Doyles River Falls

A challenging but short out-and-back hike to two of the park's spectacular waterfalls.

0.9 mi away

Deadening Nature Trail

Take a short walk through a transitional ecosystem that ends with a rewarding view from Loft Mountain.

3.0 mi away

Dundo

The Dundo picnic area (mile marker 83.7 on Skyline Drive) makes a great rest stop.

3.5 mi away

Jones Run Falls

A straightforward out-and-back hike to enchanting Jones Run Falls, with an option to extend your hike.

4.1 mi away

Blackrock Summit Trail

Make time for this short loop hike to a rock outcropping with great views.