spacious skies - shenandoah views campGROUND

Luray, VA

August 10 - 14, 2026

Reservation due by April 30, 2026.  We have 30 sites and this campground fills up fast!

Joint rally WITH the dogwood chapter details are SHAPING UP BELOW

Rally Masters: Jean & Ed Herbert; Phyllis & Eric Britz

Phone: 540-760-4180 Jean

& 484-599-0609 Phyllis 

Email: jeanandedherbert@aol.com
Helpers: Steve & Judy Mahanes, Marilyn Helfrich & Joe Gaibler, Sue & Gary Cipa, Bob & Lynda Bucklew
Trailer to Rally: No trailer
Trailer from Rally: No trailer

Program:

Sunday – if you are in the area early, check out the “Singing Tower” recital at 3 pm.  Northcott Drive, Luray.  This is a 47 bell carillon.

Monday – Arrival day for most

  • 3:00 – 5:00 Registration – $26 each collected for optional Luray Caven & Museum tour (check payable to Ed Herbert)
  • 6:00 Share a heavy hors d’oeuvre
  • 7:00 Guest speaker – Sarah Hebert, VA Museum of the Civil War, Asst Site Manager

Tuesday

  • 10:00 Brunch
  • Registration – $26 each collected for optional Luray Caverns & Museum tour
  • Explore on your own or with friends.  See Things to Do below.
  • Campfire

Wednesday

  • Luray Caverns plus Car & Carriage Caravan Museum and Shenandoah Heritage Village.  Carpool at 9:30 for a 10:00 tour**
  • 6:00 Catered dinner

Thursday

  • 10:00 Route 11 Potato Chip tour.  Carpool leaving ~9:30
  • Free time to explore
  • Potluck – Bring a salad to share.

Friday 

  • 8:00 Grab and go breakfast
  • Check out by 11:00
  • Safe travels!

** Optional visit to Luray Caverns and the Auto Museum.  More information is available on their web site at Luray Caverns.  Our group rate is $26 each, a discount from the regular rates of $33 to $36. 

Things to Do:

Antiques

  • The Fox & Pheasant- 114 E. Main Street, Luray (4.8 stars)

  • Hawksbill Trading Co.-139 Virginia Ave. Luray ( Arts/crafts, local produce, unique finds (4.7 stars)

  • Mama’s Treasures 22E. Main Street, Luray. (4.5 stars)

  • Endless deals. Fle Market. 405 E. Main Street, Luray (4.2 stars)

  • Nest & Hive -10 E. Main Street, Luray (5 stars)

Farmers Markets

  • Skyline Orchard-687 Peach Orchard Rd., Luray

  • Heard’s Cedar Hill Farm Market -885 Stonewall Jackson Hwy, Bentonville (on Rt 340)

  • Willow Grove Farm Market-571 Virginia Ave. Luray

  • Daughter of the Star-seasonal locations in Luray

Fun Shopping

  • Hawksbill Trading Co.-139 Virginia Ave. Luray ( Arts/crafts, local produce, unique finds) 4.7 stars.

  • Massanutten Country Corner- 3546 US 211 W, Luray rated 4.9 stars. Gift and farm market

  • Virginia Gift Shop-16 Main St., Luray. 4.9 stars. Voted #1 gift store

  • Nest & Hive-10 E. Main St., Main St. Luray (handcrafted finds, gifts) gets 5 stars.

Hiking/biking

  • Hawksbill Greenway. Approx 2-mile paved walkway along the Hawksbill Creek in historic Luray

  • Shenandoah National Park

  • Shenandoah River State Park

  • New Market Battle

  • George Washington National Forest-

History

  • Historic Downtown Luray

  • Willow Grove Mill 166-174 State Rte 642, Luray

  • New Market Battlefield State Historical Park

  • New Market Battle Field

  • Car and Carriage Caravan Museum**

  • Shenandoah Heritage Village++

River Fun

  • Downriver Canoe Company-Canoe, Kayak, Raft & Tube. On the South Fork of the Shenandoah River (also do bike rentals) 884 Indian Hollow Rd., Bentonville. VA

  • Shenandoah River Outfitters-canoes, kayaks, tubes on the Shenandoah River. 6502 S. Page Valley Rd., Luray, VA

  • Shenandoah River Adventures-415 Long Ave. Shenandoah, VA

Unique Finds

  • Mural Tour, Luray VA

  • Birdsong Pleasure Garden-Garden Tours by Appointment (540-743-9389

  • Cooter’s Place-Restaurant and museum, 4768 US-211, Luray

Wine & Spirits

  • Castle Vineyards. 220 Mims Rd. Luray.

  • Faithbrooke Barn & Vineyards. 267 Elgin Dr, Luray.

  • Saga Meadery & Winery. 56 E. Main St. Luray

  • Stover Hall Page Valley Tasting Room. 1381 US Hwy Business 340, Luray

  • Wisteria Farm & Vineyard. 1126 Marksville Rd. Stanley, VA

  • Coal Ridge Brewery. 1750 Honeyville Rd. Stanley, VA

  • Hawksbill Brewing Co. 22 Zerkel St. Luray

  • Blue Sheperd Distilleries. 622 W. Main St Luray

  • River Hill Distillery. 356 Ruffners Ferry Rd, Luray

Click here for Rally Registration Form

Rally Registration:

  • Due date is April 30, 2026.  
  • Send registration form along with your deposit of $25 per person to be registered. The balance of the rally fee will be collected at check-in.
  • Be sure to indicate number of persons for the catered dinner. 
  • Make check PAYABLE TO Jean Herbert.  Please do not send cash.
  • Mail to:  Jean Herbert, 3216 Cavalry Ridge Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Camping:

  • Sites: All sites include Water, Electric and Sewer
  • Reservations: Call the campground at 540-743-7222 for reservations before April 30.  Mention you are with the Dogwood / Penn Coachmen rally to get a 20% discount off of the $70-$80 nightly rate.
  • Payment: You will make camping payments to the campground. 
  • Mobility:  No Golf carts are needed.  Ebikes and mobility scooters are permitted.

Directions from the north:

  • I-81 south to exit 300 which is on the left
  • Go approximately 6.2 miles to exit 6 – sign at exit for Front Royal/340 – go right at the end of the ramp
  • Travel 1.8 miles then turn left at 14th St/340 South.
  • Travel 22 miles then turn left onto route 658, Kimball Road
  • Note: there is an Exxon gas station on the right side of the road just before you take the left onto Kimball
  • Campground is on the left

Questions:

  • Should you have any questions about rally costs please contact the Rally Master or the person taking the registration for the rally.
Click here for Spacious Skies Campground Website