Beartree

20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, Virginia, United States

Beartree Lake in the Fall
BEARTREE SHELTER
Beartree Tents
Drive to the Beach
Beartree Lake 10.18.2023

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

8 total sites

RV Sites

4 sites

Tent Sites

4 sites

About Beartree

Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the campground boasts a sprawling layout with both group and individual campsites. A small creek flows through the campground, offering a refreshing spot to wade and fish. Beartree Lake is also located within the recreation area, providing an ideal spot for fishing.

Number of accommodations: 8

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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8 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 081, Loop: Group Tent Tent
24 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 082, Loop: Group Tent Tent
24 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 083, Loop: Group Tent Tent
24 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 084, Loop: Group Tent Tent
24 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 085, Loop: GRP RV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: GRP RV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: GRP RV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: GRP RV RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (137)

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What Guests Are Saying

Beartree offers a pleasant camping experience with good privacy and a clean bathhouse, complemented by warm showers and a friendly camp host. Although there is only one shower per gender, the campground's low occupancy made it manageable. However, some guests noted that the bathroom facilities include a pit toilet.

Review Summary

4.3
137 reviews
5
56.2%
77
4
25.5%
35
3
11.7%
16
2
3.6%
5
1
2.9%
4

Mike H

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: GRP RV

5

Excellent campground with great activities nearby.

James C

Verified

May 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: Group Tent

5

A beautiful campsite right next to a creek. The kids loved playing in the creek.

Joshua L

Verified

August 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Group Tent

4

The campsite wasn’t as big as the description stated. We only had 14 people and 6 tents and a hammock. We were all crammed together and when it rained, the rain stayed in the campsite instead of draining which is ok. The outhouses were dirty and not properly ventilated with no power. The shower house was a good 6 minute walk away. The parking was unorganized and definitely couldn’t fit 4 cars per sit.

Owen W

Verified

October 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Group Tent

5

The facilities were acceptable. Some were closed. Shower water was intermittently warm. Group sites were adequately spaced for privacy and noise reduction. The rangers were really good folks. Party of 5, 3 nights for a site cost of $35 pp. Would stay again.

daniel t

Verified

June 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Group Tent

1

i did not get to go and i forgot to cancel before and i just want a refund

Josiah S

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Group Tent

4

Great place! Only one shower per gender, but the campground was slow when we were there so worked out fine.

Kristen T

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Group Tent

1

Group tent site bathroom is a pit toilet.

Location Beartree

Address:
20993 Beartree Gap Road
Damascus, VA, 24236
United States

Highway access

Beartree Family Camp is accessible via US Highway 58, approximately 11 miles to the north, and Interstate 81 is about 20 miles to the west.

Elevation: 1025 feet

Distance to downtown

12 mi drive to downtown Damascus (about 27 min)

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Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • You may email questions to: SM.FS.MRNRA@USDA.GOV
  • No hookups are available at campsites 
  • This campground has first-come, first-serve sites and reservable sites 
  • Limit one RV per parking spur
  • No Cell phone coverage
  • The beach is closed to swimming.  
  • Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
  • A trailer waste disposal station (water is not available) is located near the campground’s exit.  

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Last updated: September 2, 2026

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