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Mathews Arm Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
164[1]
Nightly fee from
$30[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
50 ft[4]

Mathews Arm Campground is run by the National Park Service in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia[5]. Recreation.gov lists 164 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is open in spring, summer, and fall, and that the dates it opens and closes change each year[6]. Camping is not permitted when the campground is closed[6]. Recreation.gov lists 161 standard nonelectric sites and 3 group sites[1]. Recreation.gov shows 149 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 164 that accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 50 feet[4]. NPS strongly suggests booking ahead, particularly for weekends and holidays[8]. NPS also lists a mix of reservable and first come, first served sites[9]. Many standard sites can be reserved up to 6 months ahead, and additional sites become available 2 weeks before and again 4 days before a stay[8].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 164
Site types[1] 161 standard nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[9] 165, 112 reservable, 47 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 4
Longest RV or trailer[4] 50 ft (median 37 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 149 sites, tent at 164 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[13] 12:00 PM
Check-out[14] 12:00 PM
People per site[15] 6 at most sites (6 to 25)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Standard Campsite (Nonelectric)[2] $30
Group Campsite (Nonelectric)[16] $75

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Mathews Arm Campground cost?
NPS lists a Standard Campsite (Nonelectric) at $30 per night[2] and a Group Campsite (Nonelectric) at $75 per night[16]. Fees change, so check the current listing.
Can you reserve a site at Mathews Arm Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS also lists some first come, first served sites[9].
Are dogs allowed at Mathews Arm Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 164 campsites with this detail listed[11].
How long an RV can Mathews Arm Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 50 feet[4].
Are campfires allowed at Mathews Arm Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 164 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 164 overnight campsites at Mathews Arm Campground: 161 standard nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Standard Campsite (Nonelectric): $30 per night. National Park Service
  3. Mathews Arm Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Mathews Arm Campground: 50 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 37 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Mathews Arm Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Mathews Arm Campground is open during the spring, summer, and fall. Opening and closing dates vary from year to year and are subject to change at any time. Camping is NOT permitted in the campgrounds when they are closed. National Park Service
  7. Permitted equipment at Mathews Arm Campground: 149 sites accept an RV or trailer and 164 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Reservation note from NPS: There is a combination of sites offered through reservations and on a first-come, first-served basis at Mathews Arm Campground. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. Reservations for many... National Park Service
  9. NPS lists 165 sites at Mathews Arm Campground: 112 reservable and 47 first come, first served. National Park Service
  10. 4 of the 164 campsites at Mathews Arm Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Mathews Arm Campground: yes at all 164 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Mathews Arm Campground: yes at all 164 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Check-in time at Mathews Arm Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-out time at Mathews Arm Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Maximum people per campsite at Mathews Arm Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 25). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Camping fee, Group Campsite (Nonelectric): $75 per night. National Park Service
  17. Amenities at Mathews Arm Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes -... National Park Service
  18. Fee information on Recreation.gov: *$30.00 per night/per site *$15.00 per night/per site with an Access (disability/golden age) or Senior Pass Must present pass/ID upon check-in *Group sites $75.00 per night *plus recreation.gov administrative fees with... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  19. NPS campground rules for Mathews Arm Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.