GENERAL INFO: This park's hours of operation are between 8 a.m. and dusk. NOTE: This park is a Trash Free Facility - refuse must be removed by park visitor. A central refuse collection area is at the Cullers Overlook.
The park is 1,604 acres with 5.6 miles of river frontage along the south fork of the Shenandoah River. The rolling, mountainous land features steep slopes and is mostly wooded. In addition to meandering river frontage, the park offers scenic vistas overlooking Massanutten Mountain to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east.
AT-A-GLANCE
The pictographs directly below show park offerings. Click on those of interest or read below for more detail. Mouse-over the image for a short text description or click here to view a legend in which each pictograph's meaning is expressed.
LOCATION: The park is in Warren County, eight miles south of Front Royal and 15 miles north of Luray. It's off Rt. 340 in Bentonville.
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PARK MAP: Here is a map of the park (PDF). Click here to download a close-up map (PDF) of the River Right Campground. You'll need a copy of the free Adobe Acrobat reader to view the map.
OVERNIGHT FACILITIES: Camping. For information on availability of overnight accommodations, particular park amenities or to make a reservation, you can reserve online or call 1-800-933-PARK.
CABINS: None, although construction is underway on two, three and six-bedroom cabins. Check back for opening dates.
CAMPING: 10 tent sites, one group site. The park is building a new RV campground with 33 electric and water sites and, possibly, four camping cabins. Check back for opening dates.
SWIMMING: No swimming. Wading and floating are permitted.
TRAILS: 13 miles, six of which are multi-use.
FISHING, BOATING: The park offers a car top access in the day-use area, located 3.2 miles downstream from the Bentonville access area. The "fish trap" access area, near Shelter 3, is suitable for wade fishing. Freshwater fishing is available, however there are no boat rentals. There are three car-top launches and two outfitters within five minutes of the park.
HUNTING: Click here to learn about this park's hunting opportunities.
HORSES: Yes, but no horse rentals.
PARKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Click here to view park events, festivals, workshops and interpretive programs.
VISITOR CENTER, GIFT SHOP: The park is building a new visitor center and gift shop scheduled to open in 2009.
NATURE, HISTORY PROGRAMS: Seasonal schedule between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Click here to view park events, festivals, workshops and interpretive programs.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER: None.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, Skyline Caverns, Luray Caverns, Sky Meadows State Park, Down River Canoe Co., Front Royal Canoe Co..
PICNIC SHELTERS: Four shelters may be rented through the Reservation Center. Call 1-800-933-PARK. They are available in two sizes: large and very large. They are rented all day from 8 a.m. to dusk. All shelters have lighting, are handicap accessible, and feature pedestal grills, a water fountain and electricity (a single 15 amp 120v receptacle). Also, all are adjacent to parking. Daily parking fees apply to all shelter guests. Click here for park fees.
Cancellation policy: No refund within 14 days before reserved date. Before then, there's a cancellation fee.
Shelter 1 (large) - It is riverside, accommodates 50 and is handicap accessible. The shelter, which is octagonal and has 900 square feet of floor area with seven picnic tables, is about 200 feet away from a restroom. There are 29 parking spaces.
Shelter 2 (large) - It is riverside, accommodates 50 and is handicap accessible. The shelter, which is octagonal and has 900 square feet of floor area with seven picnic tables, is about 150 feet away from a restroom. There are 15 parking spaces.
Shelter 3 (large) - It is riverside, accommodates 50 and is handicap accessible. The shelter, which is octagonal and has 900 square feet of floor area with seven picnic tables, is about 300 feet away from a restroom. There are 14 parking spaces.
Massanutten Shelter (extra large) - This shelter overlooks Massanutten Mountain and the river, and can accommodate 100. It's about 34 x 34 feet with two 12 x 20 foot wings, is about 300 feet away from a restroom and is beside a 55-space parking lot.
LAUNDRY: None. The closest facility is 10 miles away in Front Royal.
RESTAURANT: Ten miles away in Front Royal. Also in Front Royal are Martin's Grocery and Food Lion. As well, there are two convenience stores about one-quarter mile away in Bentonville.
FRIENDS GROUP: The park enjoys the support of a nonprofit citizen group, Friends of Shenandoah River State Park. Its mission is to help the park provide educational and recreational opportunities while fostering stewardship and community involvement. The group meets on the first Tuesday each month, and everyone is welcome to attend the meetings. To join or learn more about the group, click here.
