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Beartree

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

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers
Playground
Playground

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.

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Playground
    Playground

Reviews (132)

What Guests Are Saying

Beartree is a well-maintained, quiet campground with nice privacy and clean facilities, offering a wonderful camping experience. Many sites are fantastic, although some require significant leveling, and the infrastructure could use upgrades. Overall, it provides a beautiful, woodsy atmosphere ideal for a relaxing retreat.

Review Summary

4.3
132 reviews
5
56.8%
75
4
25.8%
34
3
12.1%
16
2
3.8%
5
1
1.5%
2

Sandra A

September 30, 2022

3

Would have been 5 star had we not had to deal with port-a-potty.....and web site said water hookup....there was no water hookup. Had to hand-carry water to camper. Also, no lantern post on site 35.

Chip H

July 17, 2022

5

The best campground around quite and relaxing

Tim S

July 4, 2022

5

Very peaceful spot but close to all the activities and amenities of Damascus

Kristy D

June 26, 2022

3

This campground is a gem. We love coming here. We are glad that it’s open but sad that it have not be maintained.

Shelley G

June 10, 2022

5

My favorite campground!

Amy B

June 6, 2022

4

Bathhouses were down but they had very clean portajons available. Camp hosts were super helpful.

Kathy D

June 3, 2022

4

The camping sites were nice. Would have given 5 stars but our bathroom was out of order.

James C

May 31, 2022

5

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

Brian K

May 29, 2022

5

Love site 38, easy to back into and secluded from most of the other sites.

Paul W

May 22, 2022

5

Beautiful, quiet campground. The camp host was very nice and helpful.

Location Beartree

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

Latitude & Longitude: 36.6847 / -81.6472

Elevation: 1025 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

You may email questions to: SM.FS.MRNRA@USDA.GOV

General

No hookups are available at campsites 

General

This campground has first-come, first-serve sites and reservable sites 

General

Check-in is at 2pm and check-out is at 12pm.

General

Limit one RV per parking spur

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No Cell phone coverage

General

The beach is closed to swimming.  

General

Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

General

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.

General

A trailer waste disposal station (water is not available) is located near the campground’s exit.  

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