Shenandoah Permits 2026
One of the most scenic parks on the East Coast. Nothing here is a lottery: Old Rag runs on first-come day tickets, and backcountry camping is a simple Recreation.gov reservation.
This guide covers Shenandoah permits.
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Old Rag Day Ticket ($2, March 1 - Nov 30)
Backcountry Permit
Backcountry Fees
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Old Rag Mountain
The famous rock scramble needs a $2 day ticket, online only. Fall weekends sell out the moment the 30-day batch drops.
Appalachian Trail
Day hiking the AT needs no permit. Overnight backpackers buy the standard backcountry permit since self-registration ended in 2024.
2026 Construction
The Old Rag parking lot is being rebuilt from May through fall 2026. Expect limited parking even with a ticket in hand.
Old Rag Tickets Gone?
Remember the second batch: 400 more tickets drop 5 days out at 10 AM ET, and cancellations come back all week. Set up alerts so you never miss them.
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