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
John T
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: C156, Loop: C
I plan to return to Mathew's Arm as soon as I get a chance, It's a great location in the woods, and you're camping in Shenandoah National Park! I brought a lab puppy with me, and we both enjoyed early morning walks when the campgound is quietest. The trees made the difference for privacy. I prefer campsites that don't give the feeling that I'm parked at an RV dealership.
David T
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: C161, Loop: C
People were friendly,a very clean park and looking forward to coming back next spring with friends
David W
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: C148, Loop: C
The Reception station was staffed by professional, enthusiastic, informative rangers. The campsite I chose (C-148) was well groomed, quiet, and conducive to a good tenting experience. The several trails linked to the campground were easy to follow, and offered not only a great hike, but provided excellent opportunities for great photography. I look forward to returning next year.
David T
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: C161, Loop: C
People were friendly,a very clean park and looking forward to coming back next spring with friends
David W
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: C148, Loop: C
The Reception station was staffed by professional, enthusiastic, informative rangers. The campsite I chose (C-148) was well groomed, quiet, and conducive to a good tenting experience. The several trails linked to the campground were easy to follow, and offered not only a great hike, but provided excellent opportunities for great photography. I look forward to returning next year.
Brenna B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: D166, Loop: D - Group sites
Everything was great. The group site was huge and perfect for the six of us and our two dogs. The two mike hike by our campsite is fun and had a beautiful waterfall at the end. The bathrooms were clean as well.
Brenna B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: D166, Loop: D - Group sites
Everything was great. The group site was huge and perfect for the six of us and our two dogs. The two mike hike by our campsite is fun and had a beautiful waterfall at the end. The bathrooms were clean as well.
DENNIS K
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: C163, Loop: C
Great campground located near a lot of hiking areas. Restrooms, trash, and recycling area were always clean.
The prices at the store 2 miles away are very high. Firewood is $7.00 for six pieces of wood. This needs to be reviewed by the Park Service.
DENNIS K
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: C163, Loop: C
Great campground located near a lot of hiking areas. Restrooms, trash, and recycling area were always clean.
The prices at the store 2 miles away are very high. Firewood is $7.00 for six pieces of wood. This needs to be reviewed by the Park Service.
William G
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: B130 Generator Prohibited, Loop: B
Beautiful setting! We were in the tent only section and as the sites are very close together we could even here people talking in the tent site next to us during the night. Our biggest complaint was the tent pad was so full of embedded rocks that it was hard to get the stakes in. Also many rocks in the rest of the site as well.
The camp host was very knowledgeable and sweet.
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
