Shenandoah National Park scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into CHO, drive to Shenandoah National Park

1 h 3 min drive34 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
CHO
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 3 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–3 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Cars are ideal for the tight curves of Skyline Drive; RVs must check clearance for Marys Rock Tunnel (12'8") and verify campground length limits.

Ihre Route

CHO

Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport

Shenandoah National Park

About 1 h 3 min · 34 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Secure Old Rag Tickets and Skyline Drive Entrance Information

Shenandoah National Park requires a standard entrance fee or pass. A separate, specific ticket is required for hiking Old Rag Mountain during the peak season to manage trail volume; these must be obtained via Recreation.gov. In-park lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows should be booked well in advance through the official concessionaire, especially for October foliage.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – June, October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · The High Ridges of Skyline Drive

    Rockfish Gap Entrance → Byrd Visitor Center

  2. Tag 2 · Waterfalls and Central Summits

    Dark Hollow Falls → Stony Man Trail

  3. Tag 3 · Northern Peaks and Wilderness

    Hawksbill Summit → Limberlost Trail

Viator

Tours & experiences near Shenandoah National Park

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Shenandoah National Park. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Shenandoah National Park

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Shenandoah National Park?

Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from CHO to Shenandoah National Park?

Roughly 1 h 3 min (about 34 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Shenandoah National Park?

Shenandoah National Park requires a standard entrance fee or pass. A separate, specific ticket is required for hiking Old Rag Mountain during the peak season to manage trail volume; these must be obtained via Recreation.gov. In-park lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows should be booked well in advance through the official concessionaire, especially for October foliage.

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