Where to stay near Lewis Falls

A loop from Big Meadows to an observation point over an 81-foot waterfall.

Park at Big Meadows

Skyline Drive. Lodge, picnic area and amphitheater parking. The Lewis Falls trail starts behind the amphitheater.

The hike

3.3 mi loop, 990 ft of climb, moderate, 4 hr. Dogs allowed on a leash. Full details.

Stays within an hour's drive, closest first. Free-flow drive estimates on the road network, not straight-line distance. Hike facts checked October 19, 2026.

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Cabins, cottages and farm stays25

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Rock Spring Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 48 · sleeps 8

7min to Big Meadows

4 mi by road · 2.5 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

12min to Big Meadows

7.5 mi by road · 6.6 mi straight

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Pocosin Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 59.8 · sleeps 8

15min to Big Meadows

9.6 mi by road · 8.5 mi straight

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The Rustic Reserve

Cottage · Stanley

18min to Big Meadows

9.3 mi by road · 3.5 mi straight

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Shenandoah Woods

Cabins · Stanley

20min to Big Meadows

11 mi by road · 3.7 mi straight

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Brenwood Cabin Rentals

Cabins · Stanley

22min to Big Meadows

11.5 mi by road · 4.2 mi straight

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Corbin Cabin (PATC)

Primitive hike-in cabin inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 37.8 · sleeps 12

23min to Big Meadows

14.2 mi by road · 7.3 mi straight

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Gander Island Cabins

Cabins · Luray

29min to Big Meadows

16 mi by road · 8.9 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges36

Exterior of Big Meadows Lodge.
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Big Meadows Lodge

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 51

1min to Big Meadows

0.1 mi by road · 0.1 mi straight

Exterior of the Skyland dining room and taproom.
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Skyland

Lodge rooms and cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 41.7

17min to Big Meadows

10.1 mi by road · 5.5 mi straight

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River’s Bend Ranch

Inn with cottages · Stanley

23min to Big Meadows

12.7 mi by road · 8.1 mi straight

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The Mimslyn Inn

Historic inn · Luray

27min to Big Meadows

15.7 mi by road · 9.5 mi straight

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Bliss Point Farm & B&B

Inn or bed and breakfast · Dyke

45min to Big Meadows

31 mi by road · 20.8 mi straight

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Resorts2

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

45min to Big Meadows

31.2 mi by road · 19.4 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks15

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Big Meadows Campground

National park campground (reservation only) · Skyline Drive, mile 51

2min to Big Meadows

0.6 mi by road · 0.3 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Campground

National park campground (first-come, first-served) · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

12min to Big Meadows

7.5 mi by road · 6.7 mi straight

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Fort Valley Ranch

Campground and resort · Fort Valley

42min to Big Meadows

25.7 mi by road · 16 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

47min to Big Meadows

35.8 mi by road · 27.2 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land1

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Lunar Lookout

Glamping · Front Royal

59min to Big Meadows

43.7 mi by road · 26.9 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows17 min, 10.1 miBig Meadows
Luray25 min, 15.5 miBig Meadows
Skyline Drive: South District46 min, 29.2 miBig Meadows
Skyline Drive: North District47 min, 28.1 miBig Meadows
Sperryville47 min, 28 miBig Meadows
Madison51 min, 38.7 miBig Meadows
Front Royal52 min, 39.6 miBig Meadows
Washington54 min, 33.8 miBig Meadows

Also near Lewis Falls

Hikes, sights and places to eat within 30 minutes.

Hikes

Drive to the trailhead parking

Sights and activities

Drive to the door, or to the nearest open trailhead

The closest 12 by road.

Food and drink

Drive to the door

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