However, it is less than a 20-minute drive from the Thornton Gap Entrance and extremely worth the drive! Luray Caverns is not actually in the national park. But there just wasn’t enough time.īig Meadows Campground and Lewis Mountain Campground (located on the Appalachian Trail) are camping options located in the middle of the park. If you enjoy camping, consider camping at Shenandoah National Park! When we visited, we would have LOVED to have added this to our trip. Spitler Knoll Overlook looks west-northwest.Ĭampgrounds in Central Shenandoah National Park But the view is worth it! It hosts another beautiful view! You will likely want to jump in the car so you’re not walking on the side of the road. The lookout spot is a few feet up from the trailhead. We had fun taking some time to enjoy the Appalachian Trail. In fact, you could continue south on the trail to Franklin Cliffs Overlook (mentioned below) or even Fishers Gap Overlook. This is a great stop if you’d also like to hike some of the Appalachian Trail! The parking area is just a few hundred feet from the Appalachian Trail. Spitler Knoll Overlook: Hike the Appalachian Trail Past a Few Overlooks Do not expect much variation in altitude at this viewing spot.īut it’s still very worth the stop! 4. We could see so far at Stony Man Overlook! I even took time to look at all of the farms and communities in the view. This overlook was one of our top lookout points because of how far away we could see. Stony Man Overlook: Can See Far, But a Flatter View
Jewell Hollow Overlook: One of the Best Skyline Drive Overlooks Just South of Thornton Gap Entranceģ.
It still boasts some great views though! I bet it’s even more breathtaking with fall foliage! 2. Pinnacles Overlook is the only one on our list that is located on the east side of the road. Located just a few miles south of the Thornton Gap Entrance to the park, Pinnacles Overlook is one of the first overlooks you’ll have the opportunity to view. Pinnacles Overlook: Close to Thornton Gap Entrance Here is a list of the best lookout points we found. We took a second or two to view every lookout point, at least 30 total. We live in Indiana and love finding the best scenic views! (Here are a few great viewing spots in Indiana!)ĭuring our recent trip to Shenandoah National Park, after visiting Washington DC and Luray Caverns (an amazing cave tour and family fun park just west of the national park!), we entered the park at Thornton Gap Entrance and headed south to Swift Run Gap Entrance. What are the Best Skyline Drive Overlooks in the Middle of Shenandoah National Park?
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