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Big Meadows Campground


Find the perfect spot among 217 non-electric sites and you might just snap a quick photo of a resident bear lumbering past your campfire. This campground tends to be crowded, especially during fall, but it’s smack in the middle of Skyline Drive, has good facilities (flush toilets, showers, store, laundry) and is a convenient base for all exploration.


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