30-day and 5-day releasesTimed release
Daily ticket releases occur 30 days and five days ahead. Trip window: 2026-03-01 → 2026-11-30.
National Park Service · VA
Old Rag
Day-use tickets manage access to Old Rag Mountain's Ridge, Saddle, and Ridge Access trails.
Permit requireddayUseStrenuous rock scramble9.4 mi2,400 ft gain
Access requirement
How to get a permit
Permit rules
Quota800 tickets are available each day during the March 1 through November 30 ticket season.
GroupA visitor may reserve up to four tickets in their name per day.
Fees$2 day-use ticket; Shenandoah entrance pass is separate.
TransferReservation holder must present photo ID for tickets they reserved.
SafetyRock scrambling, crowding, parking constraints, and limited cell service require planning ahead.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)
Reservable · *All campsites at Big Meadows are 100% reservation only and must be reserved in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov. Campsites will be released in waves, The majority of sites can be reserved up to 6 months out. Other sites will be released 2 weeks prior to your arrival date and the remaining sites released 4 days prior to your arrival date. *$30.00 per night/per site *$15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass Must present pass/ID upon check-in *Group sites are $75 per night/per site *plus recreation.gov administrative fees with reservation
Aug 25103Aug 26143Aug 27138Aug 2834Aug 291Aug 30130Aug 31148
Availability: Recreation.gov
Lewis Mountain Campground
Reservable + first-come · May 3, 2023 thru October 28, 2023, all campsites at Lewis Mountain Campground are first-come, first-served only. Payment is made via Scan & Pay or self-registration envelope. *$30.00 per night/per site *$15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App to pay the nightly camping fee when you arrive at the campground site. Prior to arriving at the campground download the Recreation.gov App to your mobile device and create a Recreation.gov account.
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov
MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND
Reservable · *$30.00 per night/per site *$15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass Must present pass/ID upon check-in *Group sites $75.00 per night *plus recreation.gov administrative fees with reservation
Aug 25111Aug 26106Aug 27102Aug 2888Aug 2978Aug 3082Aug 3181
Availability: Recreation.gov
Camp Roosevelt
Reservable + first-come
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 29—Aug 30—Aug 31—
Availability: Recreation.gov