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Mathews Arm Campground

8 mi northwest of Sperryville, VA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Mathews Arm Campground

Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a camping getaway. 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…

  • Fees: *$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…
  • Managed by: Shenandoah National Park, NPS
  • Where: 8 mi northwest of Sperryville, VA · 38.76005, -78.29787

Things to do:

HikingWildlife & birding

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterDump stationTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

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22°Jan
43°
23°Feb
50°
29°Mar
62°
39°Apr
70°
48°May
77°
56°Jun
81°
61°Jul
80°
59°Aug
73°
53°Sep
63°
42°Oct
52°
33°Nov
43°
25°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.

See Mathews Arm Campground from above

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Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 0 mi
Propane: 12.3 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.