About This Campground
2026 Opening Date: April 29. Mathews Arm Campground (mile 22.1) is the nearest campground for those entering Shenandoah National Park from Front Royal, in the northern section of the Park. All sites include a place for a tent or RV, a fire ring, and picnic table. Elkwallow Wayside, with camping supplies and food service, is two miles away. Mathews Arm has a combination of reservable and first-come, first-served sites. Reservable sites are released in sections.
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801 Mathews Arm Entrance Road
Luray, Virginia 22835
GPS Coordinates: 38.76314, -78.29639
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- NPS campgrounds often open reservations 6 months in advance
- This campground operates seasonally, check exact dates before booking
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