Van Arsdale is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Billy Van Arsdale, a fictional character in the novel The Godfather Returns Corbin Van Arsdale (born 1969), member of the Texas House of Representatives from Harris County, 2003–2008; since a lawyer and lobbyist in Austin, Texas Dick Van Arsdale (1943–2024), American professional basketball player and coach Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. (1905–1986), organized labor leader John Van Arsdale (1756–1836), American Revolutionary War soldier John C. Van Arsdale (1919–1997), American aviator and businessman

Mike van Arsdale (born 1965), American mixed martial artist Paul Van Arsdale (born 1920–2018), American musician Peternelle van Arsdale (born 1967), American writer Peter W. Van Arsdale, American academic Thomas Van Arsdale (born 1924–2018), head of the New York City Central Labor Council Tom Van Arsdale (born 1943), American professional basketball player

See also Lake Van Arsdale, reservoir in Mendocino County, California