Dispersed
Dundo Group Campground
Shenandoah National Park · Grottoes, VA
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This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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About
Overview
Dundo Group Campground (mile 83.7) is a small, beautiful campground located in the southern part of Shenandoah National Park that offers group campsites, only. The Appalachian Trail passes through the campground. All sites include fire rings and picnic tables.
The southern end is a picnic area and the northern end is the campground with three reservable group campsites. All Dundo check-ins are at Loft Mountain Campground, mile 79.5. Check out or re-register by noon. Group camping fees are non-refundable and there are no discounts. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive nights per year.
Recreation
Dundo provides a great base camp for group activities with easy access to the Appalachian Trail, Doyles River and many other popular hikes in the South District.
Facilities
Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, food storage boxes, fire grates, and parking for up to five vehicles per site. Generators are prohibited. Your group must have a minimum of seven people and a maximum of twenty. Do not trench your tent or put nails in trees. Two vault toilet facilities are located at the campground/picnic area. Firewood, ice, groceries, laundry, pay phones, coin operated showers and camp store are available 3.7 miles north at the Loft Mountain Camp Store. These facilities are open May through October.
Natural Features
Dundo offers three large, grassy group tent sites shaded by native oaks and mature pines. It is illegal to approach, feed, frighten, or disturb wildlife. Hunting is prohibited. The laws in our national parks protect all resources such as wildflowers, plants, animals, and artifacts.
Nearby Attractions
Dundo is located at milepost 83.7 along the scenic Skyline Drive. The Loft Mountain Camp Store is located 3.7 miles north, at the Loft Mountain Campground (turn up the hill across from the Loft Mountain Wayside, the store is on the left). There are over 500 miles of trails located throughout the park. The closest visitor center is Byrd Visitor Center located at Milepost 51. **On Friday and Saturday during the summer, park Interpretative staff schedules Ranger programs at the Loft Mountain Amphitheater.**
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date only incur a $10 transaction fee. Within 48 hours, $10 and the first night's fee are charged
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (3)
In this park
Trails at Shenandoah National Park
Skyline to Old Rag Mountain Loop
15.2 mi4,859 ftexpert
Piney Ridge Trail and Appalachian Trail Loop
11 mi2,671 ftdifficult
Jarman Gap to Sawmill Overlook
3.8 mi1,201 ftmoderate
Traces Trail
1.6 mi341 fteasy
Wildcat Ridge Trail
2.6 mi1,070 ftmoderate
Hawksbill Mountain, Franklin Cliffs, Big Meadows Horse Trail
9 mi2,546 ftdifficult
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Dundo Group Campground
Trail
Austin, Furnace and Trayfoot Mountain Loop
Virginia
20.4 mi5,902 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Jones Run Falls Trail
Virginia
4.5 mi1,365 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Black Rock Summit via Browns Gap
Virginia
5.6 mi968 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Austin Mountain and Furnace Mountain Loop
Virginia
11.2 mi2,605 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Big Run Trail
Virginia
9.0 mi1,834 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Doyles River Loop via Appalachian Trail
Virginia
8.3 mi2,464 ftgain
Difficult
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