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Average nightly rates8 total sites
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4 sites
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4 sites
About Beartree
Number of accommodations: 8
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
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- 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
Lawrence B
October 19, 2022
Older campground. Very rustic, & quiet with no hookups. The only negative was the dump station was "not working". Had to leave with full tanks! :(
Dennis H
October 17, 2022
Beautiful location, easily accessible to good hiking trails. Camp manager was nice and helpful. Good sized campsites with privacy provided by rhododendrons. Definitely recommend!
Frank H
October 16, 2022
Have stayed at Beartree many times. It’s convenient to Damascus. I recommend this campground. It is generally clean and quiet.
Downside of this visit was that the three bath houses on Chipmunk Circle were all closed due to maintenance issues. Have never encountered this before. We were able to access other bath houses in a different area, so all was not lost.
Sandra A
September 30, 2022
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
The best campground around quite and relaxing
Tim S
July 4, 2022
Very peaceful spot but close to all the activities and amenities of Damascus
Kristy D
June 26, 2022
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
My favorite campground!
Amy B
June 6, 2022
Bathhouses were down but they had very clean portajons available. Camp hosts were super helpful.
Kathy D
June 3, 2022
The camping sites were nice. Would have given 5 stars but our bathroom was out of order.
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
