Range View Overlook
Scenic spot · Rappahannock County ·

Range View Overlook

Scenic spot · Rappahannock County ·

Panoramic Blue Ridge mountain views, ideal for sunrise/sunset photo ops

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Washington, VA 22747 Get directions

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Washington, VA 22747 Get directions

+1 540 999 3500
nps.gov
@shenandoahnps
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@ShenandoahNPS

Features

wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Nov 26, 2025

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12 Most Scenic Overlooks in U.S. National Parks

"Located at mile marker 17.1 on Skyline Drive, offering views of the Blue Ridge Mountains." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/most-scenic-national-park-overlooks
Range View Overlook

Kristina K.

Google
Range View Overlook, located along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, offers a serene vantage point with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley. It’s an ideal spot to pause and appreciate the natural beauty of the park, especially during sunrise or sunset when the landscape is bathed in golden light. Easily accessible and less crowded than some other overlooks, Range View provides a peaceful setting for photography, picnics, or simply soaking in the panoramic scenery.

Jane Elizabeth W.

Google
A beautiful Autumn day in late October.

Andrew H.

Google
One of my favorite spots so far! You can see the tree covered hills in the foreground and the mountain ranges in the background. The view is pretty much wide open. (Will post photos later)

K L.

Google
In my opinion, this is one of the nicer overlooks along skyline, Drive inside Shenandoah national park. Like most of the other overlooks, it is easy to get in and out of. The view offers some good visual of distance and I like how you could see the other mountains.

Longsnows M.

Google
Beautiful view and a nice ride on a motorcycle!

Shaw L.

Google
One of the best overlook not to miss, a left hand side turnout only 17 miles from Front Royal Entrance, to get a breathtaking view of a sweeping mountain range. Quite often with a bit of haze, you get to see picture perfect layers of blue ridges toward a unique south facing direction.

Hilke van den B.

Google
The views could be amazing, but i was driving in the clouds. To bad. But it was great to drive. It is free for veterans, good service.

Lety Z

Google
Great for viewing the sunset and star gazing after! Happened to drive by at a convenient time and pull over on our way out of Shenandoah.