Shenandoah National Park
Leafy ridgelines and long views over the valley make Shenandoah a relaxed place to hang. Book a site marked hammock friendly and bring wide straps.
Likely yes, since campsites list hammocks as permitted equipment, but the park has no published hammock rule, so use wide straps and stay inside your site.
- We found no hammock specific rule in the Superintendent's Compendium.
- Some Loft Mountain campsites list Hammock as permitted equipment on Recreation.gov. Big Meadows sites vary.
- Backcountry campsites must be at least 20 yards from trails, 10 yards from water and 100 yards from huts and shelters.
- Do not damage trees. Use wide, tree friendly straps.
Rules change. Confirm with the land manager or campground host before you hang.
Hammockability breakdown
Ticks are common from spring through fall. Mosquitoes are moderate in summer.
Warm humid summers, cooler on Skyline Drive. Fall color peaks in mid to late October.
- Old Rag Mountain
- Whiteoak Canyon Trail
- Dark Hollow Falls Trail
- Big Meadows Campground
- Loft Mountain Campground
- Mathews Arm Campground
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Yes, hammocks are officially permitted as long as you use straps that do not damage the trees.
Yes in many areas, but camping is banned at Graveyard Fields and limited to designated sites in parts of the Pisgah Ranger District.
Yes, hammocks are allowed in campsites and designated backcountry sites with tree saver straps, but never in or on shelters.