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Mathews Arm Campground

166
sites
from $15
fee
Mar–Nov
best months

Is Mathews Arm Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shenandoah National Park. It doesn't name Mathews Arm Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Active Closure

    Park closure covering Shenandoah National Park · NPS · Shenandoah National Park

  • Parking at Boundary Access Areas

    Park alert covering Shenandoah National Park · NPS · Shenandoah National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Shenandoah National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 166 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 2,710 ft
  • Near LurayShenandoah National Park

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

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  • If it rainsDwayneP, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    The Edinburg Mill

    Museum

    Museum · 15 mi from Front Royal

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Mathews Arm Campground

    Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 23°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      47° / 26°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      55° / 32°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      66° / 41°

      12 wet

    5. May

      74° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 58°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 61°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 34°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 28°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Luray 5 E, VA, 7.6 mi away at 1,400 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Mathews Arm Campground

166 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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