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Directions to Skyland Resort (Mile 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)
There are four entrances into the Park.
The closest entrance for Skyland is Thornton Gap Entrance Station (Mile 31.5 on Skyline Drive) which is accessible via U.S. 211.
GPS devices will not locate Skyland since the physical location is inside the National Park. The closest it will bring you, is to the town of Luray, VA.
From Northern Virginia / Washington, DC
Take I-66 West to US 29 South/211 West exit to Gainesville, VA Travel 12 miles to Warrenton, VA
Take US 211 West exit for Warrenton, VA
Continue on US 211 West toward Luray, VA Pass through the village of Sperryville, VA .
The road narrows to 2-lanes.Go to top of mountain and turn right at the Thornton Gap Entrance Station sign.
Head south on Skyline Drive 10 miles to Skyland.
From Staunton, VA (south)
Take I-81 North to Exit 264 / US 211 East
Take US 211 East toward Luray
Stay on 211-East bypass around town of Luray and continue up mountain
At top of mountain turn left at the Thornton Gap Entrance Station sign.
Head south on Skyline Drive 10 miles to Skyland.
OR
Take I-81 North to US 33 East / Harrisonburg, VA exit.
Travel US 33 East approximately 24 miles (pass Elkton, VA)
At top of mountain, turn left just before the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station sign.
Head north on Skyline Drive 23 miles for Skyland.
From Winchester, VA (northwest)
Take I-81 South to Exit 300 / I-66 East
Take US 340 South exit toward Front Royal, VA
Go thru Front Royal.
Turn left at the Front Royal Entrance Station sign and travel 41.7 miles to Skyland (1.5 hrs)
OR
Continue on US 340 South to Luray (30 minutes)
Get on US 211 east in Luray and travel 6 miles to Thornton Gap Entrance Station (10 minutes)
Head south on Skyline Drive 10 miles to Skyland (20 minutes)
Shenandoah National Park Entrance Stations
Front Royal Entrance Station at the north end (Mile 0.6) is accessible via US 340 and US 55.
Thornton Gap Entrance Station (Mile 31.5) is accessible via US 211.
Swift Run Gap Entrance Station (Mile 65.7) is accessible via US 33.
Rockfish Gap Entrance Station at the south end (Mile 105.4) is accessed via I-64 and US 250
If you need assistance with directions, call Skyland at 540.999.2212.