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
Michael B
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: A042 Generator Prohibited, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
I stayed at the following:
A042 Generator Prohibited, A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
MATHEWS ARM CAMPGROUND
Shenandoah National Park
The spot easily fit my 23.5' Thor Compass with slide. It was a pull through and the blacktop was level. The only negative is that they do not allow a generator on this spot (which I knew a head of time). It is the first spot in a section that does not allow generators as all the spots next to it on one side to allow it.
Lauren P
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: A067, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
The campsites were great and I loved the trails nearby. The bathrooms were fairly clean and it was nice to have running water. They never had soap though and the toilet paper ran out. There were also some groups that didn’t observe quiet hours. Overall pretty good experience though.
Lauren P
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: A067, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
The campsites were great and I loved the trails nearby. The bathrooms were fairly clean and it was nice to have running water. They never had soap though and the toilet paper ran out. There were also some groups that didn’t observe quiet hours. Overall pretty good experience though.
Scott S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: A - 4 Day Advance Purchase
Nice enough campground although spaces are close together. We were in space A02 which is one of the four-day release spots, and the advantage is that it's the first spot in the park and, therefore, has no sight lines with any other campers on the passenger side of your vehicle. The low rating is due to the rangers' unwillingness to set reasonable ground rules. The camper across from us decided to show a Disney movie on a large screen (10 ft across) with speakers to their five kids. It was ridiculous. If you don't want to take your kids camping, don't take your kids camping. Ranger had zero interest in it.
Scott S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: A002, Loop: A - 4 Day Advance Purchase
Nice enough campground although spaces are close together. We were in space A02 which is one of the four-day release spots, and the advantage is that it's the first spot in the park and, therefore, has no sight lines with any other campers on the passenger side of your vehicle. The low rating is due to the rangers' unwillingness to set reasonable ground rules. The camper across from us decided to show a Disney movie on a large screen (10 ft across) with speakers to their five kids. It was ridiculous. If you don't want to take your kids camping, don't take your kids camping. Ranger had zero interest in it.
ERIKA G
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: B136 Generator Prohibited, Loop: B
Great campground with lots of shade trees. Good sites with plenty of space. Store 2 miles away for supplies and firewood. Convenient Trail around the campground, so you can get a little walk in the woods without a drive.
ERIKA G
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: B136 Generator Prohibited, Loop: B
Great campground with lots of shade trees. Good sites with plenty of space. Store 2 miles away for supplies and firewood. Convenient Trail around the campground, so you can get a little walk in the woods without a drive.
Kris G
VerifiedNovember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: A034, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
Clean and convenient. This site was near the generator-free area which allowed for a nice, quiet morning. The only flat spot at my campsite that I found to put my tent was on the gravel pad in front of the fire pit. Would have liked to have a flat spot on the grass and more room in front of the fire ring and picnic table.
Kris G
VerifiedNovember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: A034, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
Clean and convenient. This site was near the generator-free area which allowed for a nice, quiet morning. The only flat spot at my campsite that I found to put my tent was on the gravel pad in front of the fire pit. Would have liked to have a flat spot on the grass and more room in front of the fire ring and picnic table.
Brandon C
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: B131 Generator Prohibited, Loop: B
Nice campground, quiet, good road access and sites are decent size. However most sites are not level. Be prepared for moderate leveling of your rig.
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
