Camp OutBack - Shenandoah River Outfitter's, Luray, Virginia

Camp OutBack is located behind Shenandoah River Outfitter's Store in an area that borders on George Washington National Forest -Lee Ranger District. The Shenandoah River is a short quarter mile walk from Camp OutBack for fishing and wading, or just relaxing. Within one-half mile is a 10 acre lake in the G.W. National Forest. Hiking trails are within 6-15 miles for organized trails, two miles for more rugged trails. Horseback riding is within 8 to 25 miles away. The Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive is within 25 minutes. Luray Caverns and Antique Car museum is within 15 minutes. Civil war sites are within 30 minutes. Antiquing, shopping and dining are within 15 minutes in the quaint town of Luray and surrounding area.

We have 25 wooded sites that each have a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are setup for 10 people/site for group camping. A few sites in the pines are perfect for the one or two tent group. (No electric at sites and no dump facilities)

There are restrooms, hot water showers, firewood for sale, a small camp store and pay phone at the Shenandoah River Outfitters where canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing rentals are available.

The Bella Vista cottage is completely furnished with 2 bedrooms (one queen and one double) and a futon (double) sofa. A complete kitchen plus a microwave, coffee maker. Direct TV, VCR and AC are provided. You can unwind in the outside hot tub or inside in the whirlpool tub or just relax by the fire. Please bring your own linens and towels (or can be rented for $15/bed). Bella Vista is a 'smoke-free', 'pet-free' cottage.

The River Cabins are ideal rustic retreats. Each cabin has 2 rooms--with a double bed and a bunk bed in each room. There is a shower/bathroon off the back room with a kitchenette and table & chairs in the front room. The kitchenette comes with dishes, pots, etc. for 6. There is a 2-burner stove top, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker and a microwave. The cabin has air conditioning and heat but no telephone or TV. There is a grill and picnic table outside the cabin. There are paths to the nearby river (50 yards) where the hammock waits by the bonfire site. You need to bring your own linens and towels (or rent from us) along with your food and fishing poles! And your dog--these are "pet friendly' cabins.

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