Where to stay near Rapidan Camp from Big Meadows

Down the Rapidan Fire Road from Big Meadows, then the Mill Prong Horse Trail to the camp. The climb is all on the way back.

Park at Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

Skyline Drive. NPS parking area at the top of the Rapidan Fire Road, at Big Meadows.

The hike

About 6.5 mi round trip, 1,160 ft of climb, moderately strenuous, 5 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 November 1, 2026.

See them on the map Rapidan Camp from Big Meadows

Cabins, cottages and farm stays36

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Rock Spring Cabin (PATC)

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

5min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

3 mi by road · 3.1 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Cabins

Rustic cabins inside the park · Skyline Drive, mile 57.5

10min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

6.4 mi by road · 5.8 mi straight

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Pocosin Cabin (PATC)

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

13min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

8.5 mi by road · 7.8 mi straight

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The Rustic Reserve

Cottage · Stanley

16min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

8.3 mi by road · 4.2 mi straight

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Shenandoah Woods

Cabins · Stanley

18min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

10 mi by road · 4.5 mi straight

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Brenwood Cabin Rentals

Cabins · Stanley

19min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

10.5 mi by road · 5 mi straight

Unclaimed Dogs welcome

Corbin Cabin (PATC)

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

21min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

13.2 mi by road · 7.8 mi straight

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Gander Island Cabins

Cabins · Luray

26min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

15 mi by road · 9.6 mi straight

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Inns, hotels and lodges40

Exterior of Big Meadows Lodge.
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Big Meadows Lodge

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

3min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

1.2 mi by road · 0.9 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

15min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

9.2 mi by road · 6.1 mi straight

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River’s Bend Ranch

Inn with cottages · Stanley

21min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

11.6 mi by road · 8.6 mi straight

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Piney Hill B&B and Cottages

Inn with cottages · Luray

22min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

10.8 mi by road · 7.5 mi straight

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The Mimslyn Inn

Historic inn · Luray

24min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

14.7 mi by road · 10.3 mi straight

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Luray Caverns Motel West

Motel, hotel · Luray

25min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

15 mi by road · 10.2 mi straight

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Bliss Point Farm & B&B

Inn or bed and breakfast · Dyke

43min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

30 mi by road · 20.1 mi straight

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Resorts4

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Massanutten Resort

Resort lodging · McGaheysville

43min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

30.2 mi by road · 19.1 mi straight

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Boar's Head Resort

Resort · Charlottesville

1 hrto Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

46.3 mi by road · 32.8 mi straight

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Montfair Resort Farm

Resort with cabins · Crozet

1 hrto Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

41.7 mi by road · 27.7 mi straight

Campgrounds and RV parks17

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Big Meadows Campground

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

3min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

1.1 mi by road · 0.9 mi straight

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Lewis Mountain Campground

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

10min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

6.4 mi by road · 6 mi straight

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Fort Valley Ranch

Campground and resort · Fort Valley

40min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

24.6 mi by road · 16.8 mi straight

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Skymont Vacation Rentals

Inn, cabins and campground · Front Royal

45min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

34.8 mi by road · 27.9 mi straight

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Campsites and glamping on private land1

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Lunar Lookout

Glamping · Front Royal

57min to Rapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

42.6 mi by road · 27.5 mi straight

How far it is from nearby towns

FromDriveTo
Skyline Drive: Skyland to Big Meadows15 min, 9.2 miRapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)
Luray23 min, 14.4 miRapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)
Skyline Drive: South District44 min, 28.2 miRapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)
Skyline Drive: North District45 min, 27.1 miRapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)
Sperryville46 min, 27.1 miRapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)
Madison49 min, 37.7 miRapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)
Front Royal50 min, 38.5 miRapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)
Washington52 min, 32.9 miRapidan Road lot (Big Meadows)

Also near Rapidan Camp from Big Meadows

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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