Quick Stats
Total Area
197,411 acres
Annual Visitation
1,075,878 in 2008 (view all years)
Creation Date
May 22, 1926
Entrance Fee
$10 per vehicle per week
Time Zone
Eastern (GMT-4 Daylight, GMT-5 Standard)
Lowest Elevation
561 feet at North Entrance
Highest Elevation
4,049 feet on Hawksbill Peak
Lowest Average Temp
19°F in January
Record Low Temp
-10°F in 1961
Highest Average Temp
86°F in July
Record High Temp
102°F in 1966
Our Last Visit
May 2008
Shenandoah National Park
Info at (540) 999-3500
There are more than 50 known species of mammals, including white tailed deer, black bears, bobcats, squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, and voles. See the NPS compiled 
There are 27 species of reptiles found at Shenandoah including 18 snakes, 5 turtles, 3 skinks, and 1 lizard. See the NPS compiled 
There are over 200 species of birds found in the park at least part of the year. See the NPS compiled 
Over 1,300 species of vascular plants are found in the park, though fewer than 100 of these are trees and shrubs. The dominant forest type is oak-hickory, although cove hardwood and spruce-fir are also found.
