About Mathews Arm Campground
Number of accommodations: 115
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (851)
What Guests Are Saying
Mathews Arm Campground offers excellent, spacious, and well-maintained sites, making it a perfect base for nearby hikes. Reviewers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and the intimate atmosphere, particularly during less crowded times. While some noted the restrooms could use upgrades, the overall experience is highly recommended for nature lovers and families.
What Guests Are Saying
Mathews Arm Campground offers excellent, spacious, and well-maintained sites, making it a perfect base for nearby hikes. Reviewers appreciate the clean facilities, friendly staff, and the intimate atmosphere, particularly during less crowded times. While some noted the restrooms could use upgrades, the overall experience is highly recommended for nature lovers and families.
Review Summary
Gerard B
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: B131 Generator Prohibited, Loop: B
Excellent campsites and well located to Dickys Ridge and Hawksbill hikes. Both areas you need to drive to and lots of overlooks to take in on the way. The campground only filled up on weekends and otherwise was pretty empty during our time in May.
Kristin B
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: A - 4 Day Advance Purchase
Great campsite and perfect weather in early May
Trey W
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C152, Loop: C
Really enjoyed my stay! Super convenient camp store with showers made it even better. Just beware you’ll get to know your neighbors. The campground is small and intimate.
Elizabeth L
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B139 Generator Prohibited, Loop: B
Nice site set back from the road. Pad was big enough for two small tents
Marcia K
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: C155, Loop: C
There are a lot of great sites to choose from. We’ve stayed C157, and this time at C155. Both are great tent sites. This campsite has several trails nearby, including a hike to Elkwallow to grab lunch and continue on the trail.
Brigid O
VerifiedMay 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A039, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
These campsotes are beautifully maintained, and the campground and facilities are very clean. The bear boxes are easy to use, and a wonderful safety feature. Our late arrival caused us to check ourselves in, and that went smoothly. It's a lovely campground.
Rachel R
VerifiedMay 15, 2026 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
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Heather G
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A051 Generator Prohibited, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
Great experience and great campsite
Kate M
VerifiedMay 13, 2026 • Stayed at: B139 Generator Prohibited, Loop: B
Very nice campground that was sparsely occupied on a Wednesday in mid May. Our site was level with nice screening on both sides. Bathroom was adequate.
KRISTA D
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
I enjoyed my stay. I had site A30; the space is definitely for a hammock or car camper. Bear box at every sight and close to the restrooms. Proximity to many hiking trails. I went to Elkwallow Wayside (2 miles south) to resupply and ate dinner there. I have T-MOBILE as my cell provider, and had no service. I went down to Hogback Overlook to make a phone call with excellent service. My neighbors were friendly and everyone observed the quiet times.
Location Mathews Arm Campground
Address:
3655 Highway 211 East
Luray, VA, 22835
United States
From Washington, D.C. metro area, travel west on Interstate 66 to exit 43A. Take US Highway 29 South to Warrenton, Virginia, then take US Highway 211 west for 28 miles to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Thornton Gap Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive north approximately 9 miles and turn left into Mathews Arm Campground.
From Richmond, Virginia area, travel north toward Fredericksburg on Interstate 95 approximately 55 miles to exit 130B for Highway 3 and Culpeper, Virginia. Take Highway 3 approximately 33 miles west to US Highway 15/522 north. Continue on 522 North approximately 20 miles to Sperryville. Turn left onto US Highway 211 West and follow 8 miles to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive, Thornton Gap Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive North approximately 9 miles and turn left into Mathews Arm Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.7601 / -78.2979
Elevation: 828 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Black bears, deer, skunks, raccoons and other wildlife share this space with you; please plan to store all food, hygiene items and trash in appropriate containers or your vehicle.
- You are responsible for following all park and campground regulations.
- There are no RV hook-ups but there is a dump station with potable water available.
- Generator hours are 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. with a 60 decibel limit. Vehicle engines must be shut down when parked and may run for no more than five minutes.
- There is a $30 fee per vehicle to enter the park. The pass issued is valid for one week.
- Upon arrival to the campground, please check in at the registration office. If you arrive after hours, directions will be posted at that office.
- Unleaded fuel is available 24/7 at Big Meadows Wayside (milepost 51.2). Electric Vehicle charging stations are only available at Skyland Lodge (milepost 41.7)
- Firewood is available at Elkwallow Wayside 2 miles South of the campground, Sunday - Thursday until 5pm and Friday - Saturday until 6pm. Due to the spread of invasive insects, only kiln dried USDA approved firewood is permitted. Help protect our forest, Click here for more information.
- Cell phone reception is very limited throughout the park.
- There are no showers available at this campground or the closest wayside.
- A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date and will hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
