Established Camping
Jefferson National Forest Beartree Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
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.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (800) 628-7202.
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Very beautiful spot
Found by mistake, but glad I did. Flowers to bloom soon. Water spicket located on beaver loop. 3 shower and restroom on loop. Off of route 58. Hot water and flushing toilets. $12.00 with passes. See photos has 79 sites and a group site staying one night only because I have to be somewhere else. 49 double spot 39 and 40 paved.
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We lived this camp
Even in June we had a cool time here! Worth every penny plenty of nature , great hiking areas as well.
Woodsy and Peaceful
I went with the Scouts. The sites were clean with running water and restroom/shower facilities a short walk away. The sites are separated by thick tree growth so even though they are close together, they feel secluded.
Location
Jefferson National Forest Beartree Campground is located in Virginia
Directions
From I-81, take exit 19 at Abingdon, Virginia. Turn onto Route 58 east and continue for about20 miles, passing through Damascus. The Beartree Recreation Area entrance will be on the left.
Address
20993 Beartree Gap Road
Damascus, VA 24236
Coordinates
36.6847222 N
81.6472222 W