We're from New England and we drove to BM in July 2022 pulling our little Winnebago. The signs are ok IF you have a map. The road up to Big Meadown is very long and hugs the mountain. You drive round and round and round. I was surprised how chilly it got at night time. The worst problem we had was the fire pit. It was a real pit sunk into the ground. We tried to dig it out so the fire would have air to breath but couldn't do it, so we never had a real campfire the 5 nights we were there. Walking around the site we saw more fire pits that were real pits that suffocated any fire. The ones dug out with air holes had great fires. So bring a crow bar. There are lots of deer roaming around the campsites. They are not too timid but ran away when 10 year old boys tried to 'catch' one. I have a really funny photo of a line of deer all looking to the right which just happened to be in front of the Ladies room sign. If you are a hiker, like my husband and I, all the hiking trails start by going down. Not going up a slope. They are not very long but also not very lush. Being from NH we really missed the deep lush forest setting, but we had a good time anyway. There's a cabin down one trail, about a mile in, by a stream that you can rent for a night or two. There's a wood stove and wood stacked up behind this cabin. I think it would be a little creeeeeeppy being so dark and isolated. Summer 2023 we took our Winnebago to Mt. Rushmore, Devil's tower and Yellowstone turning south to Grand Teton then heading home. This summer July 2024 we're going to Smoky Mountain, Dear Lord willing. Happy Trails to you all.
Greetings! Gotta love the great outdoors. We're planning our 2024 trip that will be starting soon too. Devil's Tower and Yellowstone are on our list. Only seen the Devil's Tower in the movie Close Encounter of the Third Kind, I hope it will be a cool sight to see in person. If you would like, You can post the photo of the deer on our FB Page, "Fun Outdoor Adventures" This year we will be pulling a travel trailer so this should be interesting. Cheers! Shu facebook.com/groups/LivingFree365/
Leaving for Shenandoah in a little over a week and staying at Big Meadow. Even more excited now after watching this. Fantastic video, very informative.
Thank you so much for the comment! Awesome! I'm glad the video is helpful! Please share it with others if you know of anyone that's going to. Have a great trip! Cheers! Shu
Thank you for the comment! It was a cool place to visit. Next time we're in the area we're going to try to get one of the spots that overlook the Appalachian trail.
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Thank you for the information of Big Meadow campsite! Very helpful to me as I will go there for the first time soon.
Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful! Have fun on your adventure!
We're from New England and we drove to BM in July 2022 pulling our little Winnebago. The signs are ok IF you have a map. The road up to Big Meadown is very long and hugs the mountain. You drive round and round and round.
I was surprised how chilly it got at night time. The worst problem we had was the fire pit. It was a real pit sunk into the ground. We tried to dig it out so the fire would have air to breath but couldn't do it, so we never had a real campfire the 5 nights we were there. Walking around the site we saw more fire pits that were real pits that suffocated any fire. The ones dug out with air holes had great fires. So bring a crow bar.
There are lots of deer roaming around the campsites. They are not too timid but ran away when 10 year old boys tried to 'catch' one. I have a really funny photo of a line of deer all looking to the right which just happened to be in front of the Ladies room sign.
If you are a hiker, like my husband and I, all the hiking trails start by going down. Not going up a slope. They are not very long but also not very lush. Being from NH we really missed the deep lush forest setting, but we had a good time anyway. There's a cabin down one trail, about a mile in, by a stream that you can rent for a night or two. There's a wood stove and wood stacked up behind this cabin. I think it would be a little creeeeeeppy being so dark and isolated.
Summer 2023 we took our Winnebago to Mt. Rushmore, Devil's tower and Yellowstone turning south to Grand Teton then heading home. This summer July 2024 we're going to Smoky Mountain, Dear Lord willing. Happy Trails to you all.
Greetings! Gotta love the great outdoors. We're planning our 2024 trip that will be starting soon too. Devil's Tower and Yellowstone are on our list. Only seen the Devil's Tower in the movie Close Encounter of the Third Kind, I hope it will be a cool sight to see in person. If you would like, You can post the photo of the deer on our FB Page, "Fun Outdoor Adventures" This year we will be pulling a travel trailer so this should be interesting. Cheers! Shu facebook.com/groups/LivingFree365/
Very informative! Thank you!
Thank you for the comment!!!
Thanks for this!
No problem, I hope you liked it.
I know what spot I’m trying to get now lol…appreciate the video
Glad it could help! Have fun on your adventure! Cheers Shu!
Thank you for this video. We will be heading to Big Meadows Campground next week this video was very helpful.
Thank you so much for the comment! It is a wonderful place to visit.
Leaving for Shenandoah in a little over a week and staying at Big Meadow. Even more excited now after watching this. Fantastic video, very informative.
Awesome! Thank you for the kind words! I hope you have a blast there. I made a couple videos of hikes in the area too. Cheers!
Great video. I actually have reservations for Big Meadows Campground in two weeks. I love being able to see the places I'm going. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the comment! Awesome! I'm glad the video is helpful! Please share it with others if you know of anyone that's going to. Have a great trip! Cheers! Shu
Big Meadows Campground looks like a nice campground! Thanks for sharing the review! ~ Shion and Matthew
Thank you for the comment! It was a cool place to visit. Next time we're in the area we're going to try to get one of the spots that overlook the Appalachian trail.
Very Nice!
Thank you!
the showers are like a car wash, coin-ops. lol
Oh yeah! And ya got to be quick like em too. 😆
That sign is confusing. lol
Thank you for commenting!! The arrow seems to have been pointing the wrong direction. 😆🤣