Skyland Skyland, Skyland Upper Loop Mile 41, Luray, VA 22835, United States

Introduction / Description

This scenic seasonal lodge is set on 16 acres inside Shenandoah National Park and is a 5-minute walk from the Appalachian Trail.

Decorated in a rustic style, the low-key rooms have en suite bathrooms and coffeemakers; some add TVs, free Wi-Fi, fireplaces and air-conditioning. In addition to the accommodations in the main lodge, there are also private cabins, some of which feature kitchenettes.

Amenities include a restaurant serving classic American dishes, and a taproom serving pub fare and cocktails.

Skyland is nestled along mile 41.7 & 42.5 at Skyline Drive's highest elevation - 3,680 feet.

Lodging accommodations range from premium rooms to detached small cabins, preferred and traditional rooms, suites, and pet friendly rooms - located in 28 separate buildings along the ridge and in the wooded areas on over 27 acres of Shenandoah National Park.

Arrival & Car Parking

• Accessible parking is located near the lodge office, with an accessible cement pathway down to the front door. 

Entrance & Reception

• Accessible

Accessible Rooms & Bathrooms / Accessibility

Skyland offers the following mobility and hearing accessible accommodations. All of these accommodations include both mobility and hearing accessible features, including but not limited to a visual fire alarm and either a roll-in shower or a tub with grab bars.

Premium & Preferred Room Description:

• Mobility and Hearing Accessible Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower
• Mobility and Hearing Accessible Preferred Room, Two Double Beds, Tub with Grab Bars
• Coffee maker
• Hair dryer
• TV & air conditioning
• Some rooms with ceiling fan.
• One and two-story buildings.
• No in-room phones. Cell service accessibility depending on carrier.

Cabin Room Description:

• Mobility and Hearing Accessible One Bedroom Family Cabin, 1 King and 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower
• Coffee maker
• Hair dryer
• Ceiling fan
• Gas fireplace
• No in-room phones. Cell service accessibility depending on carrier.

Additional Information

Access to the public areas of Skyland — which are located next to the office — is equally impressive. There’s barrier-free access to the day lodge, with level access over to the Mountain Room taproom, gift shop and grab-and-go food kiosk. Accessible restrooms are located just off the lobby, and there’s ramp access down to the main dining room, which also offers a great view of the surrounding forest. Not only is Skyland a great place to spend the night, but it’s also a very accessible spot to grab a bite to eat during the day.

Additionally Skyland is located close to one of the most accessible trails in the park — the Limberlost Trail. There’s accessible parking near the trailhead with level access over to the hard packed dirt-trail covered with decomposed granite. The 1.3-mile trail begins with a walk through a wooded area filled with oaks, ferns and mountain laurels, before it transitions to a wetlands boardwalk, and finally crosses the river and loops back to the trailhead. It’s especially beautiful in June, when the mountain laurels are in bloom, but it also makes for a pleasant hike in the spring and fall.