Beartree

20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, Virginia, United States

Beartree Lake in the Fall
BEARTREE SHELTER
Beartree Tents
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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

Quaker H

May 10, 2021

5

Quaker H

May 10, 2021

5

Kristy D

May 10, 2021

5

Wonderful campground and very nice hosts. Would have been nice to get a hot shower, but at least we got one.

Quaker H

May 10, 2021

5

Amy P

October 30, 2020

5

Quiet and secluded. We stayed at campsite 47 in an RV.

Melodie R

October 12, 2020

5

Stayed on spot 5 in the chipmunk loop (best spot there is) and it was wonderful the weather was perfect. It was the busiest I’d ever seen but i guess the month October with the Virginia Creeper trail is a popular time. Highly recommend!!!

Michael R

October 11, 2020

5

Park was clean and check in was easy and quick , spot was easily spotted

Doug C

October 10, 2020

4

Bathrooms could use cleaning but really nice campground

Scarlett K

October 5, 2020

5

This was my first time to the campground and it was really fantastic. The campsites are shaded and have good brush coverage between them so you don't so you don't see your neighbors. We had a clear stony creek next to our campsite which provided perfect ambient noise for sleeping. There are several bathhouses which means that you don't have to walk far - and you aren't sharing with the whole campground. The hot water in the bathhouse was a good temperature and was quick to the tap. I will certainly be back to this campground.

DeAnna V

October 4, 2020

5

Beartree was a great place to stay. Very well kept and clean. Most of the sites have plenty of privacy. We really enjoyed it. I highly recommend it if you’re in the area.

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 5, 2026

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