Mathews Arm Campground
Shenandoah National Park — hiking
Location: Luray, VA, VA
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (423 reviews)
Season: May through October
Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a camping getaway.This location is staffed. Please call (540) 986-4175 to speak with local staff.Mathews Arm is a family-oriented campground, offering plenty of open spaces in the nearly 166 available campsites. All sites include a place for a tent or RV, a fire ring and picnic area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station
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Mathews Arm Campground offers 164 spacious, well-shaded campsites in the heart of Shenandoah National Park with access to over 500 miles of trails including the Appalachian Trail and nearby Overall Run Falls (93 feet). Google reviewers praise it as a peaceful, clean getaway surrounded by dense greenery with well-maintained sites.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Eastern Bobcat, Ruffed Grouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Eastern Box Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Mathews Arm Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground RVs must be self-contained as there are no hookups Located near Overall Run Falls, the highest waterfall in Shenandoah at 93 feet
Skip Mathews Arm Campground if: You need RV hookups — none are available. You prefer smaller, quieter campgrounds — reviewers note weekend crowds and noise. You're camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Mathews Arm Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Little Fort (Fort Valley, VA), Elizabeth Furnace (Fort Valley, VA), Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp (Fort Valley, VA), Camp Roosevelt (Fort Valley, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mathews Arm Campground
Cell signal at Mathews Arm Campground (Luray, VA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a camping getaway.This location is staffed. Please call (540) 986-4175 to speak with local staff.Mathews Arm is a family-oriented campground, offering plenty of open spaces in the nearly 166 available campsites. All sites include a place for a tent or RV, a fire ring and picnic area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
RVs must be self-contained as there are no hookups
Located near Overall Run Falls, the highest waterfall in Shenandoah at 93 feet
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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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 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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shenandoah National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shenandoah National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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