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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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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
Jason R
October 17, 2021
Great spaced out campsites. Highly recommend this campground!!
Paul M
October 18, 2021
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
The park appears as if it has not been maintained for several months. Public areas need mowed.
Angela O
October 20, 2021
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 foot 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
Very Quiet
William M
October 21, 2021
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
Well maintained campground. Plenty of woods. Clean bath houses.
Shadelle H
October 25, 2021
The bathrooms were clean. There was hot water to take showers. Campground was mostly quiet.
STEVE M
October 26, 2021
Beautiful place. Camp hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. Love it. The only thing that it needs is water & electricity.
Dan S
October 28, 2021
Nice campground. Quiet. Close to Virginia Creeper Trail, A.T., and many other hiking trails.
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 2, 2026
