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Mathews Arm Campground

Shenandoah National Park

🏕️ CampgroundShenandoah National ParkVirginia⭐ 4.4 (535)
Mathews Arm Campground
🟢 40 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 166 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 8h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations 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 has 40 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, B #B117–B #B125 next to each othersites 👥 D - Group sites #D165, 👥 #D166, 👥 #D167, A - 14 Day Adva… #A024, #A025, #A026, #A028, #A031, #A032, #A035, #A036, #A037, #A038, #A039, #A041, #A042 Generator Prohibited, #A044 Generator Prohibited, #A045 Generator Prohibited, #A050 Generator Prohibited, #A052 Generator Prohibited, #A053 Generator Prohibited, #A054 Generator Prohibited, #A055 Generator Prohibited, #A059 Generator Prohibited, #A060 Generator Prohibited, #A062 Generator Prohibited, #A065, #A066, #A067, #A068, #A069, #A071, A - 4 Day Advan… #A002, #A003, #A004, #A005, #A006, #A007, #A008, #A009, #A010, #A011, #A012, #A013, #A014, #A015, #A016, #A017, #A018, #A019, #A020, #A021, #A022, B #B117, #B118, #B119, #B120, #B121, #B122, #B123, #B124, #B125, #B127, #B130 Generator Prohibited, #B131 Generator Prohibited, #B132 Generator Prohibited, #B133 Generator Prohibited, #B134 Generator Prohibited, #B135 Generator Prohibited, #B136 Generator Prohibited, #B139 Generator Prohibited, #B140 Generator Prohibited, #B141 Generator Prohibited, C #C146, #C147, #C148, #C149, #C152, #C153, #C154, #C156, #C158, #C160, #C162, #C164
Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites A - 14 Day Adva… #A063 Generator Prohibited, C #C150
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites A - 14 Day Adva… #A030, #A033, #A034, #A043 Generator Prohibited, #A046 Generator Prohibited, #A048 Generator Prohibited, #A049 Generator Prohibited, #A051 Generator Prohibited, #A056 Generator Prohibited, #A058 Generator Prohibited, #A061 Generator Prohibited, #A064, #A070, A - 4 Day Advan… #A001, B #B138 Generator Prohibited, C #C151, #C155, #C157, #C159
Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites A - 14 Day Adva… #A025, #A029, #A031, #A034, #A037, #A038, #A039, #A041, #A044 Generator Prohibited, #A050 Generator Prohibited, #A051 Generator Prohibited, #A052 Generator Prohibited, #A054 Generator Prohibited, #A055 Generator Prohibited, #A057 Generator Prohibited, #A063 Generator Prohibited, #A064, #A065, #A067, #A069, #A070, #A071
Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →👥 B #B128 Generator Prohibited & B #B129 Generator Prohibited next to each othersites A - 14 Day Adva… #A029, #A047 Generator Prohibited, B #B128 Generator Prohibited, #B129 Generator Prohibited, C #C161
Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites A - 14 Day Adva… #A023, C #C150
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, C #C146–C #C151 next to each othersites 👥 D - Group sites #D165, 👥 #D166, 👥 #D167, A - 14 Day Adva… #A023, #A024, #A025, #A028, #A029, #A030, #A031, #A032, #A033, #A034, #A035, #A036, #A037, #A038, #A039, #A042 Generator Prohibited, #A043 Generator Prohibited, #A044 Generator Prohibited, #A045 Generator Prohibited, #A046 Generator Prohibited, #A047 Generator Prohibited, #A048 Generator Prohibited, #A049 Generator Prohibited, #A050 Generator Prohibited, #A051 Generator Prohibited, #A052 Generator Prohibited, #A053 Generator Prohibited, #A054 Generator Prohibited, #A055 Generator Prohibited, #A056 Generator Prohibited, #A057 Generator Prohibited, #A058 Generator Prohibited, #A060 Generator Prohibited, #A061 Generator Prohibited, #A062 Generator Prohibited, #A064, #A065, #A066, #A067, #A068, #A069, #A070, #A071, B #B117, #B121, #B123, #B124, #B128 Generator Prohibited, #B129 Generator Prohibited, #B130 Generator Prohibited, #B132 Generator Prohibited, #B133 Generator Prohibited, #B134 Generator Prohibited, #B135 Generator Prohibited, #B136 Generator Prohibited, #B138 Generator Prohibited, #B139 Generator Prohibited, #B140 Generator Prohibited, #B141 Generator Prohibited, C #C146, #C147, #C148, #C149, #C150, #C151, #C153, #C155, #C156, #C157, #C158, #C159, #C162, #C163
Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →sites B #B118, #B125, C #C154

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite D - Group sites #D165 — Mathews Arm Campground - Site D165
Site D - Group sites #D165 · Mathews Arm Campground - Site D165
Campsite D - Group sites #D166 — Mathews Arm Campground - Site D166
Site D - Group sites #D166 · Mathews Arm Campground - Site D166
Campsite D - Group sites #D167 — Mathews Arm Campground - Site D167
Site D - Group sites #D167 · Mathews Arm Campground - Site D167
Campsite D - Group sites #D167 — Mathews Arm Campground - Site D167
Site D - Group sites #D167 · Mathews Arm Campground - Site D167
Campsite A - 14 Day Advance Purchase #A024 — Mathews Arm Campground – Site A024
Site A - 14 Day Advance Purchase #A024 · Mathews Arm Campground – Site A024
Campsite A - 14 Day Advance Purchase #A025 — Mathews Arm Campground – Site A025
Site A - 14 Day Advance Purchase #A025 · Mathews Arm Campground – Site A025
Campsite A - 14 Day Advance Purchase #A026 — Mathews Arm Campground – Site A026
Site A - 14 Day Advance Purchase #A026 · Mathews Arm Campground – Site A026
⚡ 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 March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Mathews Arm Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–25 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.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30–$75/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆535 ratings
5★324
4★148
3★30
2★25
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
Verizon1.1/4
T-Mobile1.0/4
Sprint retired1.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ 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 much does it cost to camp at Mathews Arm Campground?

Campsite fees at Mathews Arm Campground run about $30–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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 24 openings at Mathews Arm Campground over the last 30 days, on 23 separate days, most of them for stays 4–25 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 535 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 135 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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