Getting There

Getting to Shenandoah National Park

Going to the park is relatively easy. With two airports within driving distance, you can generally get to the park from anywhere. 

By Air

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

1 Saarinen Cir

Dulles, VA 20166

https://flydulles.com

(703) 572-2700

Dulles International Airport is about an hour from the park and is serviced by several domestic and international airlines. 

By Car

Entrance Stations

Front Royal (North Entrance)
Near Front Royal, Virginia, off of Route 340 (also called Stonewall Jackson Highway).
GPS Coordinates: 38.905729, -78.198624
Google Maps – Front Royal

Thornton Gap
East of Luray, Virginia and west of Sperryville, Virginia. Off of Highway 211 (also called Lee Highway).
GPS Coordinates: 38.660959, -78.320761
Google Maps – Thornton Gap

Swift Run Gap
Physical address: 22591 Spotswood Trail, Elkton, VA
GPS Coordinates: 38.366176, -78.578864
Google Maps – Swift Run Gap

Rockfish Gap (South Entrance)
A few miles east of Waynesboro, Virginia, off of Highway 250.
GPS Coordinates: 38.033777, -78.85902
Google Maps – Rockfish Gap


Driving From Washington, D.C. Metro Area

To Front Royal Entrance Station (North Entrance)
Travel west on I-66 to Front Royal, Virginia. Exit to Route 340 South, and follow signs for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.
To Thornton Gap Entrance Station
Travel west on I-66 to exit 43A. Take US-29 South to Warrenton, Virginia. Take US-211 West to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.


Driving From Richmond, Virginia

To Rockfish Gap Entrance Station (South Entrance)
Travel west on I-64 to exit 99, and follow signs for Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.
To Swift Run Gap Entrance Station
Travel west on I-64 to Charlottesville, Virginia. Take exit to US-29 North. Take left onto US-33 West, and follow 14 miles to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.


Driving From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

To Front Royal Entrance Station (North Entrance)
Travel east on I-76 to exit 161. Take I-70 East to US-522 South. Follow VA-37 south to I-81 South. Follow I-81 South to I-66 East. Take I-66 East to Front Royal, Virginia, and follow signs to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive.

Getting Around

The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.

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