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2026 Season availability
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RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (987)
What Guests Are Saying
Mathews Arm Campground offers a clean, quiet, and well-maintained environment with ample wooded sites that provide privacy for campers. Many visitors appreciate the proximity to various hiking trails and the helpfulness of rangers and camp hosts. While the campground lacks showers and can be crowded on weekends, the overall experience is enhanced by its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Mathews Arm Campground offers a clean, quiet, and well-maintained environment with ample wooded sites that provide privacy for campers. Many visitors appreciate the proximity to various hiking trails and the helpfulness of rangers and camp hosts. While the campground lacks showers and can be crowded on weekends, the overall experience is enhanced by its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings.
Review Summary
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 mi 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.
Emily R
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A058 Generator Prohibited, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
Nice campground. Bathrooms were pretty clean.
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.
Heather G
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A051 Generator Prohibited, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
Great experience and great campsite
Rachel R
VerifiedMay 15, 2026 • Stayed at: A023, Loop: A - 14 Day Advance Purchase
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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.
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
Kristin B
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: A - 4 Day Advance Purchase
Great campsite and perfect weather in early May
Location & Directions for Mathews Arm Campground
3655 Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835 United States
Elevation: 828 ft
Getting There
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 mi to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Thornton Gap Entrance. Follow Skyli...
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 mi to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Thornton Gap Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive north approximately 9 mi and turn left into Mathews Arm Campground.
From Richmond, Virginia area, travel north toward Fredericksburg on Interstate 95 approximately 55 mi to exit 130B for Highway 3 and Culpeper, Virginia. Take Highway 3 approximately 33 mi west to US Highway 15/522 north. Continue on 522 North approximately 20 mi to Sperryville. Turn left onto US Highway 211 West and follow 8 mi to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive, Thornton Gap Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive North approximately 9 mi and turn left into Mathews Arm Campground.
Nearby National Park
In Shenandoah National Park
Approximate driving time: 14 min
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: October 20, 2026
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