Beartree Lake  in the Fall
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

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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

Deborah B

October 17, 2021

4

Beautiful accessible campground in one of the most beautiful places in the country to experience fall. campground only about 1/3 full mid week. Lots of trails, including easy access to the Virginia Creeper rail trail.
City of Damascus only a 20 minute drive away. Allowing pets is a bonus, beautiful, private sites, shielded with Rhododendron.

Jason R

October 17, 2021

5

Great spaced out campsites. Highly recommend this campground!!

Paul M

October 18, 2021

4

I was there through the weekend. Was crowded but the 10pm quiet hours seemed to be observed and respected. Everyone was gone by Sunday afternoon so probably much more peace and quiet during the week. Sites had more than the allowed number of vehicles, tents , occupants. Wish the rules and regulations were observed and enforced more. Facilities were clean with hot water. All in all the facility and host were top notch.

Gregory M

October 19, 2021

2

The park appears as if it has not been maintained for several months. Public areas need mowed.

Angela O

October 20, 2021

4

Our family has been going to Bear Tree for several years and it is one of our favorite destinations within a reasonable drive from our home. We have a 31 ft travel trailer with two slides and most campsites accommodate our camper well. Since there is no electricity, water or sewer hook up at the sites, you will need to plan accordingly but the privacy, the rhododendrons and wooded sites are well worth the sacrifice of full hook ups. You are allowed to operate a generator for limited times during the daylight hours and there is a dump station. There are faucets to get fresh water when needed.The bath houses could benefit from improvements and expansion. The three women's bath houses in Chipmunk Circle each have two stalls and one shower. The Virginia Creeper Trail is a must see in the area and we recommend biking/walking the trail in the spring and in the fall so that you can appreciate the different landscape. The section from White Top Station to Damascus is very doable even for families with small children.

Randy F

October 20, 2021

4

Very Quiet

William M

October 21, 2021

5

The campground was very well maintained. Bathrooms were kept very clean and the campsites were as well. The hosts, Jim and Patty, were very friendly and helpful. I can't offer enough praise for the way they watched over everything. The campground is very close to the Virginia Creeper Trail and also to many fabulous hikes especially in Grayson Highlands.

Frank H

October 24, 2021

5

Well maintained campground. Plenty of woods. Clean bath houses.

Shadelle H

October 25, 2021

4

The bathrooms were clean. There was hot water to take showers. Campground was mostly quiet.

STEVE M

October 26, 2021

5

Beautiful place. Camp hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. Love it. The only thing that it needs is water & electricity.

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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