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BEARTREE SHELTER
Beartree Tents
Drive to the Beach
Beartree Lake 10.18.2023

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

8 total 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.

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 13 to Oct 31

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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

8 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 081, Loop: Group Tent Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 082, Loop: Group Tent Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 083, Loop: Group Tent Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 084, Loop: Group Tent Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
🚐 085, Loop: GRP RV RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 086, Loop: GRP RV RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 087, Loop: GRP RV RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 088, Loop: GRP RV RV
Pet Friendly · Paved

Reviews (138)

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
138 reviews
5
56.5%
78
4
25.4%
35
3
11.6%
16
2
3.6%
5
1
2.9%
4

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.

Pamela S

October 1, 2020

4

The campground was extremely quiet and kept very nicely. We stayed in Chipmunk site 10, and it was lovely. Overall, a very nice experience, and I would highly recommend a stay at Beartree. Steve, the site host, was really friendly and outgoing, providing advice and giving us directions to places we wanted to see. The campground is very convenient for riding the Virginia Creeper Trail - we did, and it was awesome! Beautiful weather, very peaceful riding. We found some excellent restaurants in nearby Abingdon. The only thing that keeps this review from being 5 stars was the lack of hot water in the women's bathhouses. Only 2 out of 3 were open; the one closest to our site had no hot water at all, and the other had only lukewarm. I ended up showering in the men's side, where I was able to have a nice hot shower, with a lookout posted to ensure that there were no issues. I'd still recommend Beartree Campground to anyone visiting the area, and I would gladly stay there for another ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail!

Kevin S

September 27, 2020

5

Great campground very private. Only complaint not enough road signage and could use more bathrooms.

Leann W

September 27, 2020

5

Beautiful setting. Sites are private so you can really enjoy being in nature. Meant for tent or small trailers due to no power or other hook-ups but it does have a dump station. We found quite a few sites that would fit our 30 ft motorhome. Very close to lots of trails and things to see. We will definitely go back again.

Our original pick of a site didn't fit our RV but the campground host helped us find another and did the swap for us with know problem. That help was very appreciated.

Reagan G

September 21, 2020

5

The area was beautiful.
The camping area even though close there was privacy and the restrooms were close

Kristine W

August 9, 2020

4

Wonderful campground, but a couple of the bath houses were closed, and had to wait for a toilet and shower a couple of times. Otherwise awesome place. I’ll be back.

Joanne V

August 6, 2020

5

Private sites. Beautiful rhododendrons and hemlocks. Close to the AT and Creeper Trail. Not far from Grayson Highlands. Great fishing in the lake. Many baby catfish which were adorable. No cell service. Clean bathrooms. We would definitely come back.

Shelley G

July 27, 2020

5

Great cozy tent site looking into the woods! Especially good with friends in a camper on site 8.

Paul H

July 26, 2020

5

The hosts were awesome. Kept the bathrooms cleaner than I’ve ever seen before. Super friendly and helpful. Made the entire trip that much better! Thx

Lauren B

July 26, 2020

5

I grew up going to Beartree but hadn't been back since 2002. It was just was wonderful as I remembered! I love that the sites are private in spite of being close. Everything was well maintained and clean. One bathroom was out of order which made things a little difficult for my by boyfriend over the weekend and that was the only time the bathroom was unclean. I put this down to an increase in kids over the weekend a less facilities. The hosts were wonderful and I really appreciated them suggesting small, local businesses when we stopped with questions. I own a small business and appreciate knowing they are valued by your staff. We enjoyed the Virgina Creeper, walking around your beach, Backbone Rock, and Grayson-Highlands National Park during our stay. Thank you for a wonderful week in the woods. We will be back!

Location & Directions for Beartree

20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, VA 24236 United States

Elevation: 1,025 ft

Nearest town

Damascus, VA - 12 mi

About 27 min to downtown

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.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • You may email questions to: [email protected]
  • 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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