Night 1: Camping in Lewis Mountain Campground Shenandoah

We arrived fearing clouds and showers but were greated with bright, sunny skies, albeit 15 degrees cooler up top at the campground compared to the valley.  We got all set up (first time using the camper really) and afterwards went for a drive along Skyline Drive and dinner at Skyland.

After dinner, around dark, it was time for a roaring fire and relaxation.  After an hour the sprinkles started and then a steady shower so we went under the large canopy and enjoyed the fire from a distance.  Later that night the showers continued and the wee hours of the morning the winds and thunderstorms came.  Fortunately the thunderstorm was limited to the valley and the rain ended in the early morning.  We didn't care since we were warm and dry in the camper.  Another bit of luck is that the storms cleared in time for the morning's hike.

Don’t have a tent, sleeping bag or mattress?  Don’t worry, I have extra tents, sleeping pads and bags.

Join us for a relaxing time camping (or rent a rustic cabin) in Shenandoah National Park just 2 hours from DC and 2-1/2 from Richmond!  Bring your marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate for s'mores.  Wake up to the smell of bacon cooking in the crisp mountain air. 

We’ll be camping at Lewis Mountain Campground, just off Skyline Drive, Mile Marker (MM) 57.  There is a camp store for showers, food and snacks so this isn’t primitive camping by any means!

Camping fees are $15/night per site so it will be divided by numbers of attendees each night. 

This is a first come-first served campground so I won't know the exact campsite until I get there but will post it to all attendees once I have the campsite.  I'll have a 2018 Burgundy Honda Ridgeline and a Rockwell Roo camper

https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/maps.htm