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Average nightly rates8 total sites
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4 sites
Tent Sites
4 sites
About Beartree
Number of accommodations: 8
Campground Amenities
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Playground
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (137)
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.
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
David and Marie R
July 18, 2020
Beartree is always a step back into the remote Appalachian with the rhododendron hells and thick birch trees and hemlock. The site was fine - although back in a pop up for some sites (like 73) takes a little talent. Our bathhouse was good until the drain system overloaded - so had to migrate to another bathhouse for rest of stay. Wonder why the lake and swimming area were closed?
Ray M
July 13, 2020
Peace with nice isolated spaces due to the growth around each site. Only disappointment was that only one bathroom was working. This was difficult with site over 2/3 full.
Jeremy T
July 12, 2020
Nice campground
Albert W
January 28, 2020
We love Beartree. My husband and I both made reservations and I cancelled mine on line. Later checking our account the cancellation did not go through. I made many many calls to try to get my money back to no avail. I was highly disappointed. We will still come back just because we like it so very much. It is so beautiful and family friendly. Would like to be able to ride horses there. Thanks
John C
January 24, 2020
The site was super- lots of clustered trees for privacy and large and well kept. The rest rooms were clean and didn't stink. Close to the Creeper trail and Damas is without being right onto of other campers. I caught hff t a rumor that this campground may be shuttered. That would be an absolute shame! This campground is a hidden jewel and I truly hope the rumor is false! I want to camp there again this summer.
Ethan B
January 23, 2020
Great location for biking on Virginia Creeper Trail. Beautiful sites with plenty of privacy. Bathrooms were clean as well.
Jamie S
January 17, 2020
We love this campground. It’s close to lots of fun and beautiful places, there’s lots of shade, the sites are mostly very private. We will keep going back.
Nancy H
January 17, 2020
This campground is in desperate need of repairs. The bathrooms are falling apart and the plumbing frequently fails. The campsites haven’t had new peagravel in at least five years, maybe longer. Please fix this campground. We have family memories here and we don’t want to go somewhere else.
Jennifer G
January 17, 2020
We have visited Beartree twice. The sites are clean and the people friendly. I like that the campsite is tucked away from light pollution and highway noise.
Hobart H
January 16, 2020
Very quiet and peaceful. Large camping area and very private. Near the creeper trail.
Location Beartree
Address:
20993 Beartree Gap Road
Damascus, VA, 24236
United States
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
12 mi drive to downtown Damascus (about 27 min)
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
