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Mathews Arm Campground

Shenandoah National Park

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkVirginia⭐ 4.4 (577)
Mathews Arm Campground
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5 of the last 54 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 166 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 1 cancellation here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Mathews Arm Campground in Virginia is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.0 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America14.6 midirections →
⚡ Rivian Adventure Network15.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Mathews Arm Campground over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 1–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆575 ratings
5★348
4★159
3★34
2★26
1★8
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.1/4
Verizon1.0/4
T-Mobile0.9/4
Sprint retired1.2/4

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❓ Mathews Arm Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mathews Arm Campground?

Mathews Arm Campground in Virginia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Mathews Arm Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Mathews Arm Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Mathews Arm Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Mathews Arm Campground over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 1–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Mathews Arm Campground a good campground?

Mathews Arm Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 577 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Mathews Arm Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Mathews Arm Campground, AT&T rates highest at 1.1 out of 5 from 145 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Mathews Arm Campground located?

Mathews Arm Campground is located in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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