Shenandoah National Park announces spring opening dates

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Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Martha Bogle announced that facilities closed during the winter season will begin opening in March and will continue to open through the spring.

Visitor Centers will be operated as follows: Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center will open March 25; Dickey Ridge Visitor Center will open on March 31; Loft Mountain Information Center will be closed.

Campgrounds will operate on the following schedule: Big Meadows Campground will open on March 25; Lewis Mountain Campground will open on April 8, Friday and Saturdays only until May 20, then daily; Mathews Arm Campground will open on May 20, Friday and Saturdays only until June 17, then daily; Loft Mountain will open on May 13.

Elkwallow, Pinnacles, South River and Dundo Picnic Grounds are currently open. The remaining picnic grounds will operate as follows: Big Meadows Picnic Grounds will open March 25; Dickey Ridge will open on March 1; and Lewis Mountain Picnic Grounds will open April 8.

Concessioner-operated restaurants, lodges and associated facilities will operate as follows: Big Meadows Wayside and Big Meadows Shower/Laundry will open March 25; Skyland Resort will open on March 31; Lewis Mountain Cabins and Lewis Mountain Campstore will open on April 8; Elkwallow Wayside will open on April 15; Loft Mountain Wayside will open on April 22; Big Meadows Lodge will open on May 19; Loft Mountain Campstore and Loft Mountain Shower and Laundry will open on May 13.

For more information about planning a trip to Shenandoah National Park go to www.nps.gov/shen or call the park at 540.999.3500.

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