Shenandoah National Park's Big Meadows Lodge consists of a historic main lodge plus five cabins and a half-dozen one- and two-story lodge buildings that offer a total of 97 guestrooms. The complex of buildings is fairly compact so that guests find it relatively easy to walk from any of the lodge or cabin rooms to the main lodge, which houses the dining room, a great room, tavern, and TV room. The dining room, great room, and some of the guestrooms offer excellent views of the beautiful

Shenandoah National Park's Big Meadows Lodge consists of a historic main lodge plus five cabins and a half-dozen one- and two-story lodge buildings that offer a total of 97 guestrooms. The complex of buildings is fairly compact so that guests find it relatively easy to walk from any of the lodge or cabin rooms to the main lodge, which houses the dining room, a great room, tavern, and TV room. The dining room, great room, and some of the guestrooms offer excellent views of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. The lodging complex sits at 3,510 feet in a heavily forested area that offers respite from the heat and humidity of the valley during summer.

The lodge has six categories of accommodations that range from rustic rooms in the main lodge building to mini-suites and suites in the one-story lodge buildings. Two-story lodge units, Doubletop and Rapidan, were remodeled in 2007 and offer balconies or patios with excellent valley views. These are the only units in Big Meadows with air-conditioning. These two buildings are our favorite lodging units at Big Meadows even though they rent for only a little less than the mini-suites and suites that do not have valley views.

Unlike lodges in big, busy parks like Yosemite and Yellowstone, Big Meadows is a place to relax, especially during the fall when the air is crisp and the leaves are turning gold, orange, and red. The great room in the main lodge provides a peaceful environment in which to read, play board games, or relax and enjoy the views through the large picture windows. The stone patio in back is a favorite place for many lodge guests who desire tranquility while taking in some of the best scenery that America has to offer.