The opening and closing dates for various facilities in Shenandoah National Park have been released:
http://www.hypernews.org/HyperNews/get/trails/PATC/5432.html
The opening and closing dates for various facilities in Shenandoah National Park have been released:
http://www.hypernews.org/HyperNews/get/trails/PATC/5432.html
Since the posting over on the PATC forum is due to disappear in a few weeks here is a copy of the text:
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK FACILITY OPENING and CLOSING DATES FOR 2005
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center: (Open) April 16*, (Close) Nov 27, 5:00 pm
Elkwallow Wayside: March 25 > Oct 30, 5:30 pm
Mathews Arm Campground: May 27 > Oct 30, Noon
Skyland Resort: March 24 > Nov 27, Noon
Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center: April 2* > Nov 27, 5:00 pm
Big Meadows Lodge: April 28 > Nov 6, Noon
Big Meadows Wayside: March 25 > Nov 27, 5:30 pm
Big Meadows Campground: March 25 > Nov 27, Noon
Big Meadows Shower/Laundry: March 25 > Nov 27, Noon
Lewis Mountain Cabins: April 29 > Oct 30, Noon
Lewis Mountain Campstore: April 29 > Oct 30, Noon
Lewis Mountain Campground: April 29 > Oct 30, Noon
Dundo Campground: April 15 > Oct 30, Noon
Loft Mountain Wayside: May 6 > Oct 30, 5:30 pm
Loft Mountain Campstore: May 20 > Oct 30, Noon
Loft Mountain Shower/Laundry: May 20 > Oct 30, Noon
Loft Mountain Campground: May 20 > Oct 30, Noon
Loft Mountain Information Center: Closed > Closed
VISITOR CENTERS
Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, Mile 4.6: *Saturday, April 16 – May 28 – Open Thursday through Monday
Sunday, May 29 – October 29 – Open seven days a week
Sunday, October 30 – November 27 – TO BE DETERMINED
Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center, Milepost 51: *Saturday, April 2 – October 29 – Open seven days a week
Sunday, October 30 – November 27 – TO BE DETERMINED
Big Meadows Campground will open on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday, March 25. Sites will be available under the reservation system beginning Tuesday, May 10, through Monday, October 31. Big Meadows Campground will revert to first-come, first-served from November 1 through November 27, 2005.
chknfngrs
02-18-2005, 08:08
me and the missus are planning a trip out this weekend and were headed towards SNP. We're thinking now of heading over to Signal Knob area, Elizabeth Furnace instead. I was wondering what SNP schedule was. Thanks!
BlackCloud
02-18-2005, 14:20
Is it just me or did certain facilities like Big Meadows open up in early to mid March in the not-so-distant past (like a year or two ago):eek:
Is it just me or did certain facilities like Big Meadows open up in early to mid March in the not-so-distant past (like a year or two ago):eek:
Skyland Lodge and Big Meadows Wayside are typically the first to open--in late March or early April. I can't recall them opening any earlier in the past 12+ years anyway.
Some SNP old-timers tell me Big Meadows Wayside, plus a few cabins, used to be open all winter. And also that the Park tried to keep the Skyline Drive open even during snow/ice, limited to those with chains or studded tires. Those must have been the days!