Mathews Arm Campground
Sperryville, Virginia · 2,710 ft · In Shenandoah National Park
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,710 ft (826 m)2,710 ft826 m
Loops5
Pick a loop to see its sites.
- A - 4 Day Advance Purchase22 sites22 standard · up to 50 ft
- A - 14 Day Advance Purchase48 sites48 standard · up to 46 ft
- A - First Come First Serve45 sites45 standard · up to 50 ft
- Loop B24 sites24 standard · up to 50 ft
- Loop C22 sites22 standard · up to 50 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“A Management Host Site” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Other campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park 4
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Matthews Arm Campground$30 a night0.3 mi
- Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah (VA)10 loops · A Loop, C Loop, D Loop, E Loop, F Loop, G Loop, Generator Prohibited, H Loop, I Loop, Walk To Tent Only · 221 sites · $30 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov18 mi
- Lewis Mountain Campground30 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov24 mi
- Loft Mountain Campground10 loops · A Loop, B Loop, C Loop, D Loop, E Loop, F Loop, G Loop, H, Lower Loop, Upper Loop · 207 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov41 mi
Also in the park: 1 backcountry camp · 2 single sites
Open the park pageAmenities
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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About
Overview
Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a camping getaway.Recreation
Shenandoah National Park has over 500 miles of trails, including 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Some trails lead to a waterfall or viewpoint while others wind deep into the forests and wilderness.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Mathews Arm Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain82°57°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 66% chance of rain62°55°
- FriMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 24% chance of rain76°40°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain50°32°
- SunSunny56°38°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Golden Rock Campground
Campground · 4.3 mi · Luray
River Run Campground
Campground · 4.7 mi · Woodstock
High Cliff Canoe-Decommissioned
Public Land · 5.0 mi · Luray
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.1 mi
Camp site
Sperryville, VA · On National Park Service land · Shenandoah National Park
- 6.8 mi
Camp site (USFS)
Woodstock, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 7.7 mi
Camp site
Maurertown, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 8.4 mi
Camp site
Maurertown, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 8.9 mi
Camp site
Strasburg, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · George Washington National Forest
- 9.5 mi
Tom Floyd Wayside
Chester Gap, VA · On National Park Service land · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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