Mathews Arm Campground
Mathews Arm Campground is a national park campground in Virginia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.76005, -78.29787
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 540-999-3132
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Mathews Arm Campground
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. Mathews Arm Campground is located near Overall Run Falls, which, at 93 feet, has the highest drop of all the falls in Shenandoah National Park. A moderately difficult hiking trail, which leads to the falls, is accessible from the campground. Once at the falls, visitors can enjoy views of the entire Shenandoah Valley and Massanutten Mountain. Wildlife viewing is a also a popular pastime, with black bears, wild turkey, deer, birds and countless other animals abundant across the park. The campground is located right off of Milepost 22 on the famous Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are available from any of the 75 scenic overlooks. Facilities 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. The campground also offers amenities like flush toilets, drinking water and one dump station, which create a comfortable camping experience. There are no showers in this campground. Natural Features Shenandoah Nat
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Exxon · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 18 designated routes (8 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews Arm Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | $30–$75 | — |
| Golden Rock Campground | Private campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| River Run Campground | Private campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| High Cliff Canoe-Decommissioned | National forest campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Hazard Mill Canoe Camp-Decommissioned | National forest campground | 5.8 mi | — | — |
| Hazard Mill-Decommissioned | National forest campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.