Openings · last 7 days
476
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 476 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232432
When Mathews Arm Campground reopens
Mathews Arm Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1,018
Openings · last 90 days
1,027
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 1,027 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 281 of 1,027 detected openings (27.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6.5–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| A039 | 19 | 1.9% |
| A034 | 18 | 1.8% |
| A064 | 18 | 1.8% |
| A066 | 18 | 1.8% |
| A032 | 18 | 1.8% |
Site A039 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 19. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026 · of 164 monitored sites
Of the 7,380 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026): 2,552 open for online reservation · 1,143 reserved · 2,205 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 1,480 not yet released. Of the facility's 164 monitored sites, 115 can be reserved online and 49 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
65.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,552 of 7,380 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026Not open online65.4%
Open site-nights2,552 / 7,380
Reserved (of online inventory)1,143 / 3,695
Weekday openings1,708
Weekend openings844
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,708 fall on weekdays and 844 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 1,485 of 5,084 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 164 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| D167 | 35 |
| B136 Generator Prohibited | 32 |
| C153 | 32 |
| C157 | 32 |
| D166 | 32 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,552 open site-nights across 115 sites at Mathews Arm Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 367 2-night, 325 3-night, 95 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site A002.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 52 ft. 144 sites take 25 ft, 100 sites take 35 ft, 85 sites take 40 ft. 3 sites of 164 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
Showing 60 of 115 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D167 | Not recorded | None | 35 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +23 more |
| B136 Generator Prohibited | 40 ft | None | 32 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| C153 | 31 ft | None | 32 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| C157 | 34 ft | None | 32 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +20 more |
| D166 | Not recorded | None | 32 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| C156 | 38 ft | None | 31 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +19 more |
| D165 | Not recorded | None | 31 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +19 more |
| B123 | 40 ft | None | 30 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6 +18 more |
| B132 Generator Prohibited | 40 ft | None | 30 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
| B134 Generator Prohibited | 50 ft | None | 30 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
| C151 | 24 ft | None | 30 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +18 more |
| C150 | 25 ft | None | 29 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +17 more |
| B124 | 40 ft | None | 28 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +16 more |
| C146 | 30 ft | None | 28 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +16 more |
| C155 | 36 ft | None | 28 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +16 more |
| C158 | 27 ft | None | 28 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +16 more |
| C160 | 25 ft | None | 28 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 6, Oct 7 +16 more |
| B119 | 45 ft | None | 27 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 8 +15 more |
| B130 Generator Prohibited | 38 ft | None | 27 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +15 more |
| C148 | 29 ft | None | 27 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 7 +15 more |
| C164 | 40 ft | None | 26 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7 +14 more |
| B131 Generator Prohibited | 45 ft | None | 25 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +13 more |
| B133 Generator Prohibited | 50 ft | None | 25 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 12 +13 more |
| B141 Generator Prohibited | 45 ft | None | 25 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 12 +13 more |
| C149 | 26 ft | None | 25 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13 +13 more |
| C163 | 18 ft | None | 25 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 +13 more |
| A025 | 52 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A036 | 40 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A037 | 42 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A039 | 40 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A043 Generator Prohibited | 30 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A044 Generator Prohibited | 30 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A052 Generator Prohibited | 28 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A062 Generator Prohibited | 40 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A065 | 16 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| A071 | 25 ft | None | 24 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| B125 | 40 ft | None | 24 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5 +12 more |
| B135 Generator Prohibited | 45 ft | None | 24 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7 +12 more |
| C147 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 8 +12 more |
| C152 | 43 ft | None | 24 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 18 +12 more |
| C154 | 35 ft | None | 24 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 18 +12 more |
| A024 | 44 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A030 | 26 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A031 | 40 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A035 | 42 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A038 | 44 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A041 | 28 ft | None | 23 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A042 Generator Prohibited | 46 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A045 Generator Prohibited | 28 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A048 Generator Prohibited | 32 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A050 Generator Prohibited | 24 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A054 Generator Prohibited | 24 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A055 Generator Prohibited | 30 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A060 Generator Prohibited | 24 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A061 Generator Prohibited | 40 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A064 | 45 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A066 | 14 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A067 | 45 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A068 | 31 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| A069 | 45 ft | None | 23 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
About Mathews Arm Campground
Overview
Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a camping getaway.
Recreation
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 Skyline Drive, which runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stunning views are available from any of the 75 scenic overlooks.
Facilities
Mathews Arm is a family-oriented campground, offering plenty of open spaces in the nearly 166 available campsites. All sites include a place for a tent or RV, a fire ring and picnic area. The campground also offers amenities like flush toilets, drinking water and one dump station, which create a comfortable camping experience. There are no showers in this campground.
Natural Features
Shenandoah National Park includes 300 square miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the southern Appalachians. The park rises above the Virginia Piedmont to its east and the Shenandoah Valley to its west.
Nearby Attractions
Elkwallow Wayside is located just two miles away, offering camping supplies, a limited menu restaurant, prepared sandwiches, beverages, souvenirs, and more.
Two visitor centers are located along Skyline Drive. Dickey Ridge Visitor Center, 18 miles North, and The Harry F Byrd Sr. Visitor Center, 29 miles South.
Bookstores, restaurants and exhibits are scattered throughout the Shenandoah National Park. Click here for more information.
164 monitored sites49 FCFS sitesRVs up to 52 ftNo hookups159 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
From Washington, D.C. metro area, travel west on Interstate 66 to exit 43A. Take US Highway 29 South to Warrenton, Virginia, then take US Highway 211 west for 28 miles to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive Thornton Gap Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive north approximately 9 miles and turn left into Mathews Arm Campground. From Richmond, Virginia area, travel north toward Fredericksburg on Interstate 95 approximately 55 miles to exit 130B for Highway 3 and Culpeper, Virginia. Take Highway 3 approximately 33 miles west to US Highway 15/522 north. Continue on 522 North approximately 20 miles to Sperryville. Turn left onto US Highway 211 West and follow 8 miles to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive, Thornton Gap Entrance. Follow Skyline Drive North approximately 9 miles and turn left into Mathews Arm Campground.
3655 Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835540-999-3132
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Mathews Arm Campground?
Reservations for Mathews Arm Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 2,552 of 7,380 tracked site-nights are currently open (34.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1,027 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Mathews Arm Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 476 site-date openings at Mathews Arm Campground in the last 7 days, 1,018 over 30 days and 1,027 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Mathews Arm Campground?
325 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site A002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Mathews Arm Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
100 of the 164 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 52 ft. 161 of those 164 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Mathews Arm Campground?
October 2026, with 1,485 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 5,084.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Mathews Arm Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 13 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6.5-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Mathews Arm Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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