| Skyland, located at MP 42, is the highest point on | | | | waterfall hiking trails. |
| Skyline Drive. The high elevation of 3680 feet | | | | Less than 10 miles away, at MP 57.5, is Lewis |
| offers a comfortable temperature during the heat | | | | Mountain campground, a small, isolated |
| of the summer and makes Skyland a very | | | | campground for tents. Reservations are not |
| popular location. Skyland Resort offers a variety | | | | accepted at Lewis Mountain and a campstore is |
| of accommodations, including country cabins, | | | | located on the premises for supplies. Lewis |
| luxurious suites, and 179 lodge rooms. The | | | | Mountain also offers furnished cabin rentals for a |
| Skyland Restaurant serves a savory selection of | | | | private, relaxing evening in the Shenandoah Forest. |
| entrees and offers a casual sit-down dining | | | | Dogs are welcome to visit the Shenandoah |
| experience with terrific views of the mountainside. | | | | National Forest as well and are allowed in the |
| Skyland Stables offers guided horseback rides | | | | campgrounds and on all the hiking trails except for |
| through the 150 mile network of riding trails in | | | | a few. Keep your dog on a leash while hiking and |
| Shenandoah National Forest. | | | | don't forget a fun camping toy, like the Coleman |
| Big Meadows is another favorite attraction along | | | | pheasant dog toy. |
| Skyline Drive and is located at MP 51. The Henry | | | | MP 63 marks the entrance to the South River |
| F. Byrd, Sr. Visitor Center is available for | | | | picnic area that is open year round for |
| backcountry camping permits and other | | | | picturesque picnic settings. The final visitor center |
| information about the Shenandoah National Forest | | | | and recreation area before reaching the southern |
| and also has a number of interesting exhibits | | | | end of Skyline Drive, Loft Mountain, is located at |
| relating the history of Big Meadows. A variety of | | | | MP 79.5. Restrooms, picnic tables, and a camp |
| guided hikes are available from Big Meadows, as | | | | store with a full service grill is can be found here. |
| well as Skyland Resort, including scenic day hikes | | | | Camping on top of Big Flat Mountain in Skyline |
| to the beautiful waterfalls of the Shenandoah | | | | Drive's largest campground, Loft Mountain, is |
| Forest and breathtaking sunset hikes. | | | | popular because of the amazing views and nearby |
| Big Meadows Lodge offers 25 rustic guest rooms, | | | | waterfalls. |
| as well as cabin and suite accommodations. The | | | | Primitive group camping is available by reservation |
| lodge restaurant is available for casual country | | | | at the Dundo group campground, located at MP |
| style dining overlooking the mountaintops and the | | | | 83.7. Scenic Skyline Drive ends at MP 105 and |
| Wayside serves a tasty selection of local | | | | marks the southern boundary of the Shenandoah |
| favorites to eat in their dining room or to enjoy | | | | National Forest. You can continue your travels on |
| at the nearby picnic area. The Wayside also sales | | | | the amazing Blue Ridge Parkway as it winds over |
| camping supplies, groceries, and other essentials | | | | the mountains into North Carolina or exit the |
| you may need on your Skyline Drive vacation. Big | | | | scenic bypasses via Interstate 64 or Rt. 250. |
| Meadows also has a secluded campground for | | | | To read about neck abscess and bulging disc |
| tent camping and Rvs with access to several | | | | neck, visit the Neck Problem site. |