Beartree
Campground · Virginia · 46 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 46
- Bookable sites
- 99 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 100
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 3,306 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
Recreation
The campground offers a 14-acre lake with two fishing piers. Smallmouth bass, sunfish, rainbow and brown trout are all possible catches.
Self-propelled or electric trolling-motor boats only.
State fishing and boating regulations and licensing requirements apply.
The Beartree Lake Trail, which circles the lake, is excellent for hiking. Half of the trail is paved for an easier walk.
Facilities
- There are 35 camping units in Chipmunk Circle and 35 units in Beaver Flats available for tents and RVs. Some sites are available for reservations while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Each unit has a parking spur, lantern post, fire grill and picnic table, and most sites are secluded from other sites.
- Bathhouses with toilets, warm showers, sinks, and drinking water are provided.
- Four walk-in tent group sites and 4 paved RV group sites are available in Group Loop for reservation.
- Recreation vehicles up to 40 feet can be accommodated in some units.
- Picnic area and group picnic shelter is available at beach area.
- A dump station (no water) is located on the left side of the road before the contact station as you enter the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is located in diverse vegetation, and Beartree Lake is surrounded by dense trees that meet the shoreline.The Mount Rogers Scenic Byway passes near the campground, highlighting the impressive valleys, mountains, forests and rural countrysides of western Virginia.
Nearby Attractions
Hike the Appalachian Trail, which extends more than 2,175 miles throughout the Appalachian Mountains across 14 states. The trail was designated as the first National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail, Hungry Mother State Park and Grayson Highlands State Park are nearby.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (800) 628-7202.The facts
- 46 bookable sites
- 132 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 site for day use only
- 4 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 99 ft
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: BEARTREE, CHIPMUNK CIRCLE, GRP RV, Group Tent, Loop Beaver Flat, MANAGEMENT SITES, MANAGEMENT SITES 1, SHEL
Site types
- 86 Management
- 38 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Group RV Area Nonelectric
- 4 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.
132 campsites at Beartree
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXX | BEARTREE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 001 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 003 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005D | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Management | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 50 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 006 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 035 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 037 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038 | CHIPMUNK CIRCLE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 085 | GRP RV | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 24 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 086 | GRP RV | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 24 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 087 | GRP RV | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 24 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 088 | GRP RV | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 24 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 081 | Group Tent | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 24 | 🐾 |
| 082 | Group Tent | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 24 | 🐾 |
| 083 | Group Tent | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 24 | 🐾 |
| 084 | Group Tent | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 24 | 🐾 |
| 039 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Paved | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 040 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Paved | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 042 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 043 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 044 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 045 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 046 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 047 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 048 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 049D | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 16 | 🐾 |
| 050 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 051 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 052 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 053 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 054 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 055 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 056 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 057 | Loop Beaver Flat | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 058 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 059 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 060 | Loop Beaver Flat | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 062 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 063 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 064 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 066 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 067 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 068 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 069 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 070 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 071 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 072 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 073 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 075 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 076 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 077 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 078 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 079 | Loop Beaver Flat | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
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| 01 | MANAGEMENT SITES 1 | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 99 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
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| SHEL1 | SHEL | Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | — | 100 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Beartree Campground is located at 20993 Beartree Gap Road, Damascus, VA, approximately 9 miles from the town of Damascus.
From I-81 South take exit 29 and turn left on Hwy 91 South for 13 miles. In Damascus, at the intersection of Hwy 91 South and US 58, continue to US 58 East for approximately 7 miles. The campground is on the left.
From I-81 North take exit 19. Turn right and continue on US 58 East for 12 miles to Damascus. Continue on US 58 East another 7 miles to the campground on the left.
36.68472, -81.64722 · 36°41'5.0"N 81°38'50.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Beartree
- Can you reserve a site at Beartree?
- Yes, Beartree is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Beartree have?
- 132 sites in total, of which 46 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Beartree?
- 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Beartree?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Beartree.
- Does Beartree have hookups?
- Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Beartree?
- Campfires are allowed at Beartree. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Beartree
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- Old Virginia Group Horse Camp 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hurricane Campground 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Backbone Rock Recreation Area Pavilions 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Backbone Rock Campground 11.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Raccoon Branch Campground 13.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Beartree Recreation Area 2.3 mi · Campground
- Whitetop Station Visitor Center 5.1 mi · Facility
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Damascus Trail Center 8.6 mi · Visitor Center
- Pat Jennings Visitor Center 15.3 mi · Facility
- Iron Mountains 18.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Email sm.fs.mrnra@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-12.
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