Shenandoah National Park is the most amazing place. The rushing waterfalls, the blue ridged layers, the ancient and enchanting green forests. It’s absolutely perfect for your elopement. And if you’re looking for a place to get those amazing mountain views without a hike, then definitely take a look at these overlooks.

As someone who has hiked, explored, and photographed this park endlessly, I know where to go for the best spots. So I’ve compiled a list of my favorites for you and included some quick pieces of information about the overlooks like nearest hikes, towns, entrance station and what feature makes each of them over the top incredible.

Bacon Hollow – mile marker 68.9

District: South (Swift Run Gap to Rockfish Gap)

Closest entrance station: Swift Run Gap

Features: East facing for sunrise vantage point and perfect mountain layers

Summit hikes nearby: Blackrock Summit & Loft Mountain Loop

Waterfall hikes nearby: Jones Run & Doyles River

Nearby towns: Stanardsville and Elkton, close to Charlottesville

Parking Lot Size: about 5-6 cars

Brown Mountain – mile marker 76.9

District: South (Swift Run Gap to Rockfish Gap)

Closest entrance station: Swift Run Gap

Features: Perfect spot for golden sunsets and incredible mountain layers

Summit hikes nearby: Blackrock Summit & Loft Mountain Loop

Waterfall hikes nearby: Jones Run & Doyles River

Nearby towns: Stanardsville and Elkton, close to Charlottesville

Parking Lot Size: about 5-6 cars

Hazel Mountain – mile marker 33

District: Central (Thornton Gap to Swift Run Gap)

Closest entrance station: Thornton Gap

Features: Perfect vantage point for gorgeous sunrise and small rock outcropping

Summit hikes nearby: Mary’s Rock & Stony Man

Waterfall hike nearby: Whiteoak Canyon

Nearby towns: Sperryville & Luray

Parking Lot Size: about 5-6 cars

Tunnel Parking – 32.2

District: Central (Thornton Gap to Swift Run Gap)

Closest entrance station: Thornton Gap

Features: Mary’s Rock Tunnel

Summit hikes nearby: Mary’s Rock & Stony Man

Waterfall hike nearby: Whiteoak Canyon

Nearby towns: Sperryville & Luray

Parking Lot Size: about 3-4 cars

The Point – mile marker 55.5

District: Central (Thornton Gap to Swift Run Gap)

Closest entrance station: Swift Run Gap

Features: Path to rocky outcropping with clear view of stunning mountain layers

Summit hikes nearby: Bearfence & Hawksbill

Waterfall hikes nearby: Dark Hollow, Rose River, & South River

Nearby towns: Stanardsville & Elkton

Parking Lot Size: about 3-4 cars

Range View Overlook – mile marker 17.1

District: North (Front Royal to Thornton Gap)

Closest entrance station: almost exactly in between Front Royal & Thornton Gap

Features: Golden mountain layers in sunrise light

Summit hikes nearby: Snead Farm Loop & Compton Gap

Waterfall hikes nearby: Overall Run & Lands Run

Nearby towns: Front Royal & Strasburg

Parking Lot Size: about 3-4 cars

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