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Shenandoah National Park

Skyline Drive Overlook, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia | Photo Credit: Bonnie Clark
Skyline Drive Overlook, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia | Photo Credit: Bonnie Clark

Shenandoah National Park, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, is a scenic paradise that offers a tranquil escape into nature. The park is renowned for its stunning vistas, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant fall foliage. Visitors can hike along the Appalachian Trail, meander through peaceful forests, and enjoy breathtaking views from Skyline Drive, a scenic roadway that winds through the park. Shenandoah National Park is also home to diverse wildlife, including white-tailed deer, black bears, and a variety of bird species. With its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, the park invites visitors to reconnect with nature and experience the wonders of the Appalachian Mountains. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.

Map of Shenandoah National Park

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Top Photography Locations and Sights at Shenandoah National Park:

As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Shenandoah National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.

Skyline Drive (Mileposts 0–105: Front Royal Entrance to Rockfish Gap Entrance)

Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive Overlooks
Skyline Drive Overlooks

Dickey Ridge Area (Mileposts 0–10: North District, near Front Royal entrance)

Fox Hollow Trail
Fox Hollow Trail
Lands Run Falls
Lands Run Falls
Signal Knob Overlook
Signal Knob Overlook

Thornton Gap Area (Mileposts 31–37: North/Central District, near Thornton Gap entrance)

Hazel Mountain Overlook
Hazel Mountain Overlook
Hazel River Falls
Hazel River Falls
Mary's Rock Tunnel
Mary's Rock Tunnel
Mary’s Rock Summit
Mary’s Rock Summit
Pinnacle Overlook
Pinnacle Overlook
Tunnel Overlook
Tunnel Overlook

Skyland Area (Mileposts 39–43: Central District, around Skyland Resort)

Limberlost Trail
Limberlost Trail
Little Stony Man Cliffs
Little Stony Man Cliffs
Millers Head Trail
Millers Head Trail
Stony Man Summit
Stony Man Summit
Timber Hollow Overlook
Timber Hollow Overlook

Whiteoak Canyon Area (Mileposts 42–43: Central District, centered on Whiteoak Canyon)

Whiteoak Canyon
Whiteoak Canyon
Whiteoak Falls (Lower)
Whiteoak Falls (Lower)
Whiteoak Falls (Upper)
Whiteoak Falls (Upper)

Hawksbill Area (Mileposts 44–47: Central District, around Hawksbill Mountain)

Cedar Run Trail
Cedar Run Trail
Crescent Rock Overlook
Crescent Rock Overlook
Hawksbill Summit
Hawksbill Summit

Big Meadows Area (Mileposts 48–53: Central District, centered on Big Meadows)

Big Meadows
Big Meadows
Big Rock Falls
Big Rock Falls
Dark Hollow Falls
Dark Hollow Falls
Lewis Falls
Lewis Falls
Rose River Falls
Rose River Falls
Spitler Knoll Overlook
Spitler Knoll Overlook

Loft Mountain Area (Mileposts 79–85: South District, around Loft Mountain and southern waterfalls)

Black Rock Summit
Black Rock Summit
Doyles River Falls
Doyles River Falls
Jones Run Falls
Jones Run Falls
Loft Mountain Loop
Loft Mountain Loop
Loft Mountain Overlook
Loft Mountain Overlook

Old Rag Area (No Skyline Drive milepost: boundary access near Sperryville (Nethers Road))

Old Rag Mountain
Old Rag Mountain

Shenandoah National Park Wildlife Photography:

Shenandoah National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!

American White Tail Deer
American White Tail Deer
Dark-Eyed Junco on Marys Rock
Dark-Eyed Junco on Marys Rock
Female Black Bear
Female Black Bear
Salamander Basking in the Sun
Salamander Basking in the Sun
Squirrel on a Rock in Shenandoah
Squirrel on a Rock in Shenandoah
Timber Rattlesnake Basking on Warm Rock
Timber Rattlesnake Basking on Warm Rock

Want to learn more about Shenandoah National Park? Check out these maps, guides & books:

  • Shenandoah National Park Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
  • 101 Travel Bits: Shenandoah National Park & Skyline Drive
  • The Undying Past of Shenandoah National Park
  • Hiking Shenandoah National Park: A Guide to the Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series)
  • Best Easy Day Hikes Shenandoah National Park (Falcon Guides; Best Easy Day Hikes)

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Featured National Park Photographers:

  • Bonnie Clark: Skyline Drive Overlook
  • Shutterstock / Bram Reusen: Whiteoak Canyon
  • Shutterstock / Chansak Joe: Black Rock Summit
  • Shutterstock / christianthiel.net: Rose River Falls
  • Shutterstock / David Alpert: Jones Run Falls
  • Shutterstock / Elyse Clark Tse: Doyles River Falls
  • Shutterstock / Felicia Heisterkamp: Female Black Bear, Shenandoah National Park
  • Shutterstock / Gerry Bishop: Timber Rattlesnake Basking on Warm Roc
  • Shutterstock / Jay Yuan: Stony Man Summit
  • Shutterstock / jessconlow: Old Rag Mountain
  • Shutterstock / Jon Bilous: Big Meadows, Hawksbill Summit, Limberlost Trail, Little Stony Man Cliffs, Skyline Drive
  • Shutterstock / Orhan Cam: American White Tail Deer
  • Shutterstock / Photo Spirit: Cedar Run Trail
  • Shutterstock / Steven Schremp: Squirrel on a Rock in Shenandoah
  • Shutterstock / Walt Bilous: Salamander Basking in the Sun
  • Shutterstock / Wicker Imaging: Dark Hollow Falls
  • Shutterstock / Wildnerdpix: Dark-Eyed Junco on Marys Rock

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