Shannondale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,358.

Originally conceived as a respite from the city to be used in the Spring and Summer by urbanites occupying vacation cottages. Shannondale is nestled with the Shenandoah River and the Appalachian Trail upon the western incline of the Blue Ridge Mountain. The publicize Shannondale first appears in public history in January 1740. It referred to a 29,120-acre (118 km) parcel conveyed by Lord Thomas Fairfax to his nephew William Fairfax which contained the later than world-renowned spa and resort, Shannondale Springs.

The unbiased Shannondale Community in Jefferson County was customary in the mid-1950s by Charles M. Johnson, an engineer and genuine estate broker. He realized the potential of the property surrounding the Shannondale Springs as a retreat for residents of the Baltimore and Washington area. He invited people beforehand and enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River. In 1955, the first road was built in the loan then consisting of 2500 acres (10 km). Three years later, an Adirondack styled lodge, bath house, as without difficulty as an Olympic-sized swimming pool had been constructed, in accessory to the recreational and camping services along the river. During that period, many summer vacation homes were built and greater than 20 miles (32 km) of rugged road was put into use. Over time, the developer acquired on pinnacle of 5,000 acres (20 km²) making Shannondale arguably the largest subdivision in the State of West Virginia (in surface area).

In 1961, work commenced on an earthen dam to impound a 65-acre (260,000 m) lake against and partially surrounding the clubhouse and pool. When it was completed, the lake was the largest in the state owned by a private entity. Building and connection in the community club (membership was concomitant in the same way as the purchase of enhance property) increased dramatically later than the lake’s completion. By 1970, Shannondale consisted of more than 500 homes, many of which were converted to full-time residences, and more than 40 miles (64 km) of roads. C. M. Johnson remains one of the few developers of “Shannondale style” communities who delivered what was promised to its membership.